59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 181 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 California, MD (2026)
25 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in California: AquaPros, LLC, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Hot Tubs Inc, 305 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
25 California pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 25 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in California at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AquaPros, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (181) | Chesapeake Ranch Estates, 21 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Life Line Pool And Spa LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (97) | Cherry Hill, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Marlboro Swimming Pool Supply | 57 | 4.8★ (212) | Suitland, 38 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Amazing Aquatics LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (31) | California | — | — |
| 5 | Hot Tubs Inc | 56 | 4.2★ (305) | Waldorf, 27 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | Countywide Pool Services | 55 | 4.7★ (71) | Waldorf, 33 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Southern Maryland Pool Service | 55 | 4.5★ (8) | California | Sat | — |
| 8 | LiveWell Outdoors | 54 | 4.7★ (52) | Greater Upper Marlboro, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Coversafe, Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (46) | Rosaryville, 27 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Wise Pool & Spa Service, Inc. | 53 | 4.2★ (24) | Waldorf, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 25 best pool builders in California, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cherry Hill, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suitland, 38 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 212 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in California
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 Hot Tubs Inc
Based in Waldorf, 27 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 305 Google reviews, the most in California.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waldorf, 33 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 71 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 California
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 35 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rosaryville, 27 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waldorf, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#11 A-1 Pool Care
Based in California
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waldorf, 31 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Pool People
Based in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Waldorf, 27 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waldorf, 29 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bennsville, 31 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 33 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 39 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Stevenson Pools
Based in Waldorf, 27 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 NelKoff Pool's
Based in Waldorf, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#21 Peed's Pool Svc
Based in Waldorf, 34 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 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 La Plata, 37 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waldorf, 33 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Kleen Pools LLC
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 34 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Clinton, 40 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving California
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Water Gardens LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Exquisite pools and spa llc | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| JP Plumbing Services | 4.7★ (87) | In California |
| Maryland Pool Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Pools & Ponds Llc | 3.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| River Oaks Landscape & Design LLC | In California | |
| S J Johnson Inc | 3 mi | |
| Southern Maryland Curb Appeal | 5.0★ (7) | In California |
| Superior Pools | 31 mi | |
| Surface Solutions LLC | 4.9★ (60) | In California |
| USA Pools - Delmarva | 3.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
How we ranked California pool builders
We scored 25 California 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 3, 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 California 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 California: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in California?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in California, MD is AquaPros, LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews. Life Line Pool And Spa LLC (#2) and Marlboro Swimming Pool Supply (#3) follow. We ranked 25 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in California?
ContractorsRanked ranks 25 pool builders serving California, MD. 3 of them are based in California; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 11 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in California work on weekends?
10 of 25 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Life Line Pool And Spa LLC (#2), Marlboro Swimming Pool Supply (#3) and Hot Tubs Inc (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do California pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 25 rated pool builders in California is 4.7★, with a median of 31 reviews. Hot Tubs Inc has the most, 305 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 California count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the California 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 California
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 25 pool builders serving California.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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