59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Pool Builders in Calera, AL (2026)
49 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Calera: Alabama Aquarium & Pond Services, Inc., CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 289 Google reviews.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Family Leisure, 524 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
49 Calera pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 49 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pool builders in Birmingham ranking. See Pool builders in Birmingham
Top 10 pool builders in Calera at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama Aquarium & Pond Services, Inc. | 59 | 4.9★ (289) | Helena, 14 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Splash Bros Pool Pros | 58 | 4.6★ (40) | Calera | Sat | — |
| 3 | Hollywood Outdoor Living | 58 | 4.6★ (202) | Birmingham, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Elite Pool Services | 57 | 4.7★ (337) | Birmingham, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Shoemaker Pool Service Inc | 56 | 4.5★ (105) | Birmingham, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Leak Rescue | 55 | 4.7★ (55) | Birmingham, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Premier Pools & Spas | 55 | 4.8★ (41) | Pelham, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Swimming Pool Services | 54 | 4.1★ (115) | Birmingham, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Allstar Pool & Spa | 54 | 4.5★ (116) | Birmingham, 36 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Family Leisure | 53 | 4.5★ (524) | Birmingham, 30 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
The 49 best pool builders in Calera, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Calera
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Birmingham, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Birmingham, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
#6 Leak Rescue
Based in Birmingham, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Pelham, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Birmingham, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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, 36 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Family Leisure
Based in Birmingham, 30 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 524 Google reviews, the most in Calera.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pelham, 29 mi away
53/100CR 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, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Hueytown, 27 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 Pool Escapes
Based in Chelsea, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 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, 28 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Birmingham, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Clearwater
Based in Birmingham, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Brookshire, 31 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Brook Highland, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Birmingham, 30 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
Based in Vestavia Hills, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 TameTheWater
Based in Decatur, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 J & N Pools
Based in Pelham, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Cox Pools Inc.
Based in Irondale, 30 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
How we ranked Calera pool builders
We scored 49 Calera 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 Calera 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 Calera: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Calera?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Calera, AL is Alabama Aquarium & Pond Services, Inc. with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 289 Google reviews. Splash Bros Pool Pros (#2) and Hollywood Outdoor Living (#3) follow. We ranked 49 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Calera?
ContractorsRanked ranks 49 pool builders serving Calera, AL. 1 of them is based in Calera; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Calera work on weekends?
18 of 49 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Splash Bros Pool Pros (#2), Hollywood Outdoor Living (#3) and Shoemaker Pool Service Inc (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Calera pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 49 rated pool builders in Calera is 4.7★, with a median of 18 reviews. Family Leisure has the most, 524 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Calera count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Calera 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 Calera
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 49 pool builders serving Calera.
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