60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Bristol, CT (2026)
189 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Bristol: Pool Doctor, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Crystal View Pools, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 189.
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Most-reviewed: Juliano's Pools, 1,180 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 189 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
189 Bristol pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 103 open Saturdays and 34 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 189 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Bristol at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pool Doctor | 60 | 4.9★ (131) | Wolcott, 8 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Scarritt Spas & Pools | 59 | 4.6★ (178) | Bristol | Sat | — |
| 3 | Crystal View Pools | 59 | 5.0★ (16) | Bristol | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Coversafe, Inc. | 59 | 4.9★ (271) | Plymouth, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Pool Water Pat | 58 | 4.2★ (102) | Wolcott, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | EZ Aqua Blue Sea Pools | 58 | 5.0★ (88) | Naugatuck, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | The Swimming Pool Store | 58 | 4.6★ (48) | Bristol | — | — |
| 8 | Juliano's Pools | 58 | 4.7★ (1,180) | Ellington, 26 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Tanguay Pools LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (34) | Cheshire, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Blue Water Pools of Connecticut | 57 | 4.9★ (272) | Danbury, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
The 189 best pool builders in Bristol, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bristol
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 271 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wolcott, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naugatuck, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 26 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,180 Google reviews, the most in Bristol.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheshire, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danbury, 27 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 272 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheshire, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 33 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#13 CT Pool Liner
Based in Waterbury, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Urban Pools
Based in Windsor Locks, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Bristol
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wallingford, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Middlebury, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Meriden, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wallingford Center, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Platinum pools
Based in Wallingford, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Glastonbury, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Robco Pools LLC
Based in Plymouth, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Hartford, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
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 189 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Bristol
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Liner & Cover Experts Corporation. | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| All Star Decks | 4.5★ (8) | In Bristol |
| Aquachecks | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| BEARS Electric | 5.0★ (52) | In Bristol |
| Blue Water Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Cardinal Pools | In Bristol | |
| Connecticutpoolandrepair | 5.0★ (1) | In Bristol |
| Country Gardens of Bristol | 4.6★ (34) | In Bristol |
| DJM Excavation and Pools, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Handy Andy's Pools & Renovations | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| KJD Enterprises | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| M&P Masonry and Pools Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Middconn Associates LLC | 2.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Nelson Outdoor Living & Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Pool Service By Ford Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Pools By Design Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Streamline Aquatics | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Strong's Sandblasting Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Bristol |
| Swimming Pool Cleaning Bristol | 1.0★ (1) | In Bristol |
| Western Decking | 4.9★ (31) | In Bristol |
How we ranked Bristol pool builders
We scored 189 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Bristol?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Bristol, CT is Pool Doctor with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews. Scarritt Spas & Pools (#2) and Crystal View Pools (#3) follow. We ranked 189 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Bristol?
ContractorsRanked ranks 189 pool builders serving Bristol, CT. 7 of them are based in Bristol; 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 Bristol are open 24/7?
13 ranked pool builders in Bristol post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Crystal View Pools (#3), Connecticut Pool and Spa (#18) and Pools By Murphy LLC (#19). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Bristol work on weekends?
103 of 189 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 34 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Scarritt Spas & Pools (#2), Crystal View Pools (#3) and Pool Water Pat (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Bristol pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 189 rated pool builders in Bristol is 4.4★, with a median of 23 reviews. Juliano's Pools has the most, 1,180 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Bristol count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Bristol 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 Bristol
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 189 pool builders serving Bristol.
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