60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 197 Google reviews, the most in Carthage.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Carthage, MO (2026)
16 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Carthage: Blue Water Pools, CR Score 60/100; 4.3★ from 197 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
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Most-reviewed: Four States Leak Detection- Pool leak specialist, 93 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 16 ranked after Blue Water Pools; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Carthage pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Carthage at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Water Pools | 60 | 4.3★ (197) | Joplin, 10 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Top Priority Companies LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (47) | Carl Junction, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Four States Leak Detection- Pool leak specialist | 59 | 5.0★ (93) | Joplin, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Grand Falls Home and Pool LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (22) | Joplin, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Pool-Tech Vinyl Liners | 55 | 5.0★ (23) | Joplin, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Baumann Pool & Spa Inc | 54 | 4.4★ (24) | Pittsburg, 27 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Burton Pools & Spas | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Joplin, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Splash Pool & Patio | 53 | 5.0★ (12) | Pittsburg, 27 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Pleasure Pools Neosho | 53 | 4.1★ (59) | Neosho, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Integrity Built Pools | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Webb City, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 16 best pool builders in Carthage, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Carl Junction, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 35 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburg, 27 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Pittsburg, 27 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Webb City, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Swim Pro
Based in Joplin, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Pittsburg, 29 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Joplin, 10 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 16 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 All Excavating
Based in Springfield, 37 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburg, 30 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Carthage
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Davey Dirt Works | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Exterior Escapes LLC | 37 mi | |
| Grand Falls Home and Pool LLC | 34 mi | |
| Master Glaze | 38 mi | |
| Pool service | 37 mi | |
| Premier Custom Decks & Design | 30 mi | |
| Puerto's Construction | 29 mi | |
| SWM Pools | In Carthage |
How we ranked Carthage pool builders
We scored 16 Carthage 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 Carthage 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 Carthage: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Carthage?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Carthage, MO is Blue Water Pools with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.3★ from 197 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Top Priority Companies LLC (#2) and Four States Leak Detection- Pool leak specialist (#3) follow. We ranked 16 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Carthage?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 pool builders serving Carthage, MO. Another 8 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Carthage work on weekends?
5 of 16 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Blue Water Pools (#1), Top Priority Companies LLC (#2) and Four States Leak Detection- Pool leak specialist (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Carthage pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated pool builders in Carthage is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Blue Water Pools has the most, 197 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 Carthage count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Carthage 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 Carthage
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 pool builders serving Carthage.
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