62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 598 Google reviews, the most in Carbondale.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Carbondale, IL (2026)
14 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Carbondale: Pool Co, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 598 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Aloha Pools & Spas - Cape Girardeau, 404 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 14 ranked after Pool Co; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Carbondale pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Carbondale at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pool Co | 62 | 4.9★ (598) | Carbondale | — | Overall |
| 2 | Aloha Pools & Spas - Marion | 61 | 4.8★ (320) | Marion, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Aloha Pools & Spas - Cape Girardeau | 57 | 4.8★ (404) | Cape Girardeau, 39 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Olympic Pools | 56 | 4.4★ (50) | Marion, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | KASTEN | 56 | 4.6★ (176) | Jackson, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Southern Comfort Pool LLC | 56 | 4.7★ (33) | Murphysboro, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Celebrity Pools & Spa | 53 | 3.4★ (7) | Marion, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Farmer's Pool & Spa | 53 | 4.4★ (49) | Cape Girardeau, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | CASE POOL & SPA | 52 | 4.5★ (15) | Cape Girardeau, 32 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Room Mates | 51 | 4.0★ (45) | Cape Girardeau, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
The 14 best pool builders in Carbondale, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Marion, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 320 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau, 39 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 404 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
#5 KASTEN
Based in Jackson, 35 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau, 35 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau, 32 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#10 Room Mates
Based in Cape Girardeau, 35 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 American Pools
Based in Cape Girardeau, 39 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau, 35 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau, 34 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Perryville, 35 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Carbondale
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cali Pools | 23 mi | |
| Dan L Swafford | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Farmers Pool & Spa | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| G'Tease In Ground Pools, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| JB Lawn and Land | In Carbondale | |
| Judge Services | 5.0★ (1,204) | In Carbondale |
| Marco Pools | 1.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Marvelous Pool Services | 25 mi | |
| Pool Pros | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Pools & More Outdoor | 38 mi | |
| Sensational Pools | 34 mi | |
| Thomas Jr Hosea | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
How we ranked Carbondale pool builders
We scored 14 Carbondale 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 Carbondale 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 Carbondale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Carbondale?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Carbondale, IL is Pool Co with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 598 Google reviews. Aloha Pools & Spas - Marion (#2) and Aloha Pools & Spas - Cape Girardeau (#3) follow. We ranked 14 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Carbondale?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 pool builders serving Carbondale, IL. 1 of them is based in Carbondale; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Carbondale work on weekends?
8 of 14 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Aloha Pools & Spas - Marion (#2), Aloha Pools & Spas - Cape Girardeau (#3) and Olympic Pools (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Carbondale pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated pool builders in Carbondale is 4.5★, with a median of 47 reviews. Pool Co has the most, 598 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Carbondale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Carbondale 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 Carbondale
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 pool builders serving Carbondale.
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