63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 420 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Best Pool Builders in Cary, NC (2026)
108 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Cary: Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 420 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 11
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Backyard Retreat Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #11 of 108.
- 31
Most-reviewed: Greenway Irrigation, 706 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 108 ranked; ranked #31.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
108 Cary pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 108 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Cary at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle | 63 | 4.9★ (420) | Raleigh, 4 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Rising Sun Pools & Spas | 61 | 4.4★ (543) | Raleigh, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | North State Pools LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (182) | Wake Forest, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | A Vinyl Works | 59 | 4.5★ (30) | Cary | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Choice Pool & Spa | 58 | 4.4★ (127) | Raleigh, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Spa & Pool Outlet | 57 | 4.5★ (293) | Selma, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Anthony & Sylvan Pools | 57 | 4.7★ (142) | Raleigh, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Pearl Pools | 57 | 4.7★ (114) | Raleigh, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Caliber Custom Pools | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Hillsborough, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Leslie's Pool Supplies | 57 | 4.1★ (81) | Cary | Sat | — |
The 108 best pool builders in Cary, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Raleigh, 3 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 543 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Wake Forest, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Cary
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Selma, 34 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 293 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#8 Pearl Pools
Based in Raleigh, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Hillsborough, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Cary
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Durham, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Apex, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Garner, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Cary
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Chapel Hill, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Morrisville, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Durham, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Wendell, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Raleigh, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#24 Lyfe Pools
Based in Raleigh, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
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 108 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Palm Pool Builders Raleigh | 55 | 4.3★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Pool Specialists | 55 | 4.8★ (43) | 8 mi |
| 28 | Aqua Squad | 55 | 4.7★ (41) | 6 mi |
| 29 | Constructive Design Group, Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (36) | 11 mi |
| 30 | Spot Pools | 55 | 5.0★ (31) | 10 mi |
| 31 | Greenway Irrigation | 55 | 4.9★ (706) | 11 mi |
| 32 | Master Pools by Gress' Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (49) | 16 mi |
| 33 | US-1 Pools | 55 | 4.5★ (54) | 28 mi |
| 34 | Swim | 55 | 4.7★ (40) | 10 mi |
| 35 | Carolina Poolscapes | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | 6 mi |
| 36 | Prestige Pools of NC | 55 | 5.0★ (64) | 21 mi |
| 37 | Pond Solutions | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | 12 mi |
| 38 | Carolina Creations Swimming Pools & Outdoor Living | 54 | 5.0★ (18) | 7 mi |
| 39 | SwimScapes RDU | 54 | 5.0★ (15) | 19 mi |
| 40 | Progressive Pools | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | 19 mi |
| 41 | Clearwater Pools | 54 | 3.6★ (97) | 19 mi |
| 42 | Triangle Swimming Pools, LLC | 54 | 4.7★ (28) | 21 mi |
| 43 | Net Positive Pool Services of Raleigh, NC | 54 | 5.0★ (17) | 7 mi |
| 44 | Sarver Pools | 54 | 5.0★ (50) | 32 mi |
| 45 | Azure Pools | 54 | 4.6★ (64) | 32 mi |
| 46 | CPC Pool Works | 54 | 4.7★ (92) | 26 mi |
| 47 | Epic Swimming Pools of The Triangle | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | 19 mi |
| 48 | Azalea Pools & Outdoor Living | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | 4 mi |
| 49 | Atlantic Solutions | 53 | 4.5★ (53) | 18 mi |
| 50 | Pool Professionals, Inc. | 53 | 3.9★ (85) | 8 mi |
Also serving Cary
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Raleigh Mobile - SandBlasting Hydroblasting Coatings | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Aecc San Juan Pools | 2.5★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Aqua Fortis | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Aqua Haven Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Barton Hayes Pool | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Calm Waters Pools And Outdoor Living LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Cary |
| Carolina Pool Rescue | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Cary Pool Builders | In Cary | |
| Clinton Dodson Trucking - Pool Water (Retired) | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Concrete Alterations | In Cary | |
| Cool Pool Services & Management | 1.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Dream Pool | 1.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Hatteras Pools of Raleigh Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Laconic Landscape & Design - Pools, Patios, & More | In Cary | |
| Lee Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Northpost Fence | 5.0★ (11) | In Cary |
| Pool Liner Pro | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Pool Support, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Southern Pool Installation | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Swan Masonry Company (Raleigh) | In Cary |
How we ranked Cary pool builders
We scored 108 Cary 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 Cary 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 Cary: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Cary?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Cary, NC is Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 420 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Rising Sun Pools & Spas (#2) and North State Pools LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 108 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Cary?
ContractorsRanked ranks 108 pool builders serving Cary, NC. 3 of them are based in Cary; 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 Cary are open 24/7?
4 ranked pool builders in Cary post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Backyard Retreat Inc (#11), Bluestone Pool Solutions (#13) and Clark and Son Pools & Hardscape (#20). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Cary work on weekends?
39 of 108 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle (#1), Rising Sun Pools & Spas (#2) and North State Pools LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cary pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 108 rated pool builders in Cary is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. Greenway Irrigation has the most, 706 reviews, and ranks #31. 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 Cary count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Cary 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 Cary
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 108 pool builders serving Cary.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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