62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 690 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 Charleston, SC (2026)
74 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Charleston: Leisure Depot, CR Score 62/100; 4.6★ from 690 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Aegean Pool Services, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 74.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Blue Haven Pools & Spas, 823 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 74 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
74 Charleston pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 74 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Charleston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leisure Depot | 62 | 4.6★ (690) | North Charleston, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Aegean Pool Services, LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (24) | Charleston | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Remark Studio | 61 | 5.0★ (196) | Charleston | — | — |
| 4 | Maritime Pools | 61 | 4.9★ (276) | Charleston | — | — |
| 5 | Blue Haven Pools & Spas | 61 | 4.9★ (823) | North Charleston, 13 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | 843 Pool Service | 61 | 4.9★ (45) | Charleston | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | SC Coastal Pools | 61 | 5.0★ (73) | Charleston | Sat | — |
| 8 | SC Pool Resurfacing | 60 | 5.0★ (33) | Charleston | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Mount Pleasant | 60 | 5.0★ (171) | Charleston | — | — |
| 10 | Heritage Pools LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (381) | North Charleston, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 74 best pool builders in Charleston, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Charleston
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 276 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Charleston, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 823 Google reviews, the most in Charleston.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Charleston, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 381 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Charleston, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 483 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goose Creek, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Charleston
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 HCA Pools
Based in Charleston
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 164 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Charleston, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ladson, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Charleston, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Charleston, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Charleston
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 74 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Small Pool Company | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | 5 mi |
| 27 | Scott Roundy The Pool Guy | 57 | 5.0★ (82) | 11 mi |
| 28 | Hot Springs Pools & Spas Charleston | 57 | 5.0★ (32) | 10 mi |
| 29 | Aquatica Pools & Spas | 57 | 4.6★ (216) | 13 mi |
| 30 | Leslie's Pool Supplies | 57 | 4.5★ (35) | 5 mi |
| 31 | Anthony & Sylvan Pools | 57 | 4.5★ (6) | In Charleston |
| 32 | Aquanova Pools | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | In Charleston |
| 33 | Paradise Pools and Spas | 56 | 4.5★ (112) | 17 mi |
| 34 | Palmetto Pool Doctors | 56 | 5.0★ (47) | 10 mi |
| 35 | Blue Waters Residential & Commercial Pool Maintenance | 56 | 4.7★ (9) | In Charleston |
| 36 | Paradise Pools and Spas | 56 | 4.6★ (104) | 21 mi |
| 37 | Paradigm Pools | 56 | 4.8★ (24) | In Charleston |
| 38 | Premier Pools and Spas of Charleston | 56 | 5.0★ (49) | 13 mi |
| 39 | Summerville Pool Solutions | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | 2 mi |
| 40 | Pools of Charleston | 56 | 4.0★ (8) | In Charleston |
| 41 | Endless Summers Pools and Spas LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (21) | 5 mi |
| 42 | Tidal Pools | 55 | 5.0★ (15) | In Charleston |
| 43 | Pool Works, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (15) | In Charleston |
| 44 | Creative Pool Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (14) | In Charleston |
| 45 | Atkinson Pools | 55 | 4.3★ (34) | In Charleston |
| 46 | Lowcountry Pool House | 55 | 4.4★ (21) | In Charleston |
| 47 | Net Positive Pools Services of Charleston, SC | 54 | 4.8★ (20) | 6 mi |
| 48 | Pool Express | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | 16 mi |
| 49 | Sweetgrass Pools | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | 10 mi |
| 50 | Liquid Renovations | 54 | 4.4★ (13) | 13 mi |
Also serving Charleston
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abacus Pools | 1.0★ (1) | In Charleston |
| Accurate Leak Finders | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Acosta AC Heating Air LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Charleston |
| Archipelago Pools | 3 mi | |
| Charleston Pool Company | In Charleston | |
| Charleston Pools | In Charleston | |
| CMG Custom Pools | In Charleston | |
| Cormorant Pools | In Charleston | |
| Deep End Co. Pool Service | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Freestyle Pools & Spas | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Gilchrist Masonry and Pools | 5.0★ (2) | In Charleston |
| Harborview Decks & Exteriors | 4.9★ (40) | In Charleston |
| Lowcountry Lawn & Pools | 10 mi | |
| Maritime Pools | 5 mi | |
| MBC Pools | In Charleston | |
| Omega Pools | In Charleston | |
| Pool Lady | 3.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Signature Surfaces | 5.0★ (14) | In Charleston |
| Southern Sunrise Pools and Outdoor Living | 5 mi | |
| Surfs up pool service | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
How we ranked Charleston pool builders
We scored 74 Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Charleston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Charleston, SC is Leisure Depot with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.6★ from 690 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Aegean Pool Services, LLC (#2) and Remark Studio (#3) follow. We ranked 74 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Charleston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 74 pool builders serving Charleston, SC. 26 of them are based in Charleston; 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 Charleston are open 24/7?
5 ranked pool builders in Charleston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Aegean Pool Services, LLC (#2), ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Charleston and Summerville (#13) and Charleston Pools and Service (#15). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Charleston work on weekends?
31 of 74 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Leisure Depot (#1), Aegean Pool Services, LLC (#2) and 843 Pool Service (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Charleston pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 74 rated pool builders in Charleston is 4.9★, with a median of 21 reviews. Blue Haven Pools & Spas has the most, 823 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 Charleston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Charleston 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 Charleston
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 74 pool builders serving Charleston.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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