61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Birmingham, AL (2026)
56 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Birmingham: Hollywood Outdoor Living, CR Score 61/100; 4.6★ from 202 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
- 17
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Phillips Pool Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #17 of 56.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Family Leisure, 524 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 56 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
56 Birmingham pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 56 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Birmingham at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hollywood Outdoor Living | 61 | 4.6★ (202) | Birmingham | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Pool Services | 61 | 4.7★ (337) | Birmingham | — | — |
| 3 | Allstar Pool & Spa | 59 | 4.5★ (116) | Birmingham | Sat | — |
| 4 | Shoemaker Pool Service Inc | 59 | 4.5★ (105) | Birmingham | Sat | — |
| 5 | Alabama Aquarium & Pond Services, Inc. | 58 | 4.9★ (289) | Helena, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Family Leisure | 58 | 4.5★ (524) | Birmingham | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 7 | Swimming Pool Services | 58 | 4.1★ (115) | Birmingham | Sat | — |
| 8 | Uptown Pools and Spas | 57 | 5.0★ (34) | Birmingham | — | — |
| 9 | Leak Rescue | 57 | 4.7★ (55) | Birmingham | — | — |
| 10 | Leslie's Pool Supplies | 56 | 4.0★ (55) | Birmingham | Sat | — |
The 56 best pool builders in Birmingham, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Birmingham
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 337 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Helena, 21 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 289 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 524 Google reviews, the most in Birmingham.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Leak Rescue
Based in Birmingham
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pelham, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Clearwater
Based in Birmingham
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Calera, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixiana, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookshire, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Cox Pools Inc.
Based in Irondale, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hueytown, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hoover, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pelham, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vestavia Hills, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Pool builders ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 56 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Mancha Hardscapes Pool & Spas | 53 | 3.6★ (41) | In Birmingham |
| 27 | Fine Pools & Spas | 53 | 4.0★ (50) | 18 mi |
| 28 | Creative Pools | 53 | 4.8★ (25) | 12 mi |
| 29 | Rusty's Pool Tech, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | 3 mi |
| 30 | Pool Escapes | 53 | 5.0★ (15) | 17 mi |
| 31 | Sunnyland Pools & Excavating | 52 | 2.0★ (4) | 4 mi |
| 32 | Madison's Pool Services | 52 | 4.6★ (8) | 20 mi |
| 33 | A-1 Electrical Services | 52 | 4.8★ (191) | 36 mi |
| 34 | J & N Pools | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | 14 mi |
| 35 | Oak Leaf Lawn & Landscape, Inc. | 51 | 4.8★ (57) | 12 mi |
| 36 | S & B Pool Works | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 37 | Cascade Pools | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | 7 mi |
| 38 | Trinity Pool Designs | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | 28 mi |
| 39 | Elite Pool and Spa | 50 | 4.8★ (148) | 31 mi |
| 40 | SEA Pools & Construction, LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 41 | Professional Pools-Birmingham | 49 | 3.0★ (8) | 16 mi |
| 42 | Patriot Pool Company | 49 | 2.1★ (18) | 17 mi |
| 43 | Steel City Pools | 49 | 3.0★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 44 | TLC Pools | 49 | 5.0★ (10) | 30 mi |
| 45 | Tubbs Pools | 49 | 5.0★ (8) | 40 mi |
| 46 | McPherson Pool and Patio | 49 | 4.6★ (10) | 30 mi |
| 47 | Backyard Creations Inc | 49 | 4.6★ (8) | In Birmingham |
| 48 | Southern Pools | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | 29 mi |
| 49 | AquaXpress | 48 | 3.9★ (7) | 35 mi |
| 50 | Earl's Spas & Pools | 48 | 3.7★ (18) | 11 mi |
Also serving Birmingham
20 more pool builders within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abyss Pool Services | 7 mi | |
| Albert pool care services | 11 mi | |
| All About Pools | 12 mi | |
| B&B Fence and Gate, LLC | 4.9★ (26) | In Birmingham |
| Better Pools And Patios | 1.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Birmingham Screens | 5.0★ (2) | In Birmingham |
| Cahaba Pool Services | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Clifton's Swimming Pool Services | 1.0★ (1) | In Birmingham |
| Crystal Clear Aquatics, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Gardner Pools | 1.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| INTEGRITY Pools and Spas | 4.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Pool Electrical & Automation, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Pools Plus of Central AL, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Birmingham |
| Singleton's Elite Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Solace Pools | In Birmingham | |
| Southwest Greens of Birmingham | 4.9★ (192) | In Birmingham |
| TruCraft Turf | 4.9★ (33) | In Birmingham |
| Vanguard Concrete Birmingham | 5.0★ (12) | In Birmingham |
| Vickers Pools of the Southeast, Inc | 6 mi | |
| Waddles Landscape | 12 mi |
How we ranked Birmingham pool builders
We scored 56 Birmingham pool builders on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 2, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Birmingham data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Pool builders in Birmingham: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Birmingham?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Birmingham, AL is Hollywood Outdoor Living with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.6★ from 202 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Elite Pool Services (#2) and Allstar Pool & Spa (#3) follow. We ranked 56 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Birmingham?
ContractorsRanked ranks 56 pool builders serving Birmingham, AL. 17 of them are based in Birmingham; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Birmingham are open 24/7?
2 ranked pool builders in Birmingham post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Phillips Pool Service (#17). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Birmingham work on weekends?
24 of 56 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hollywood Outdoor Living (#1), Allstar Pool & Spa (#3) and Shoemaker Pool Service Inc (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Birmingham pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 56 rated pool builders in Birmingham is 4.6★, with a median of 18 reviews. Family Leisure has the most, 524 reviews, and ranks #6. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank pool builders?
Each pool builder gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do pool builders outside Birmingham count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Birmingham city center, our service radius for pool builders. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can pool builders pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Birmingham
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 56 pool builders serving Birmingham.
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