61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 210 Google reviews, the most in Charleston.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Charleston, WV (2026)
6 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Charleston: POOL KLEEN SERVICES, LLC, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 210 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): National Pool & Equipment Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 6.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Lorrison Pools & Spas Inc, 36 Google reviews at 3.4★, the most of 6 ranked after POOL KLEEN SERVICES, LLC; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Charleston pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7 and 4 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.8★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 pool builders in Charleston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POOL KLEEN SERVICES, LLC | 61 | 4.8★ (210) | Teays Valley, 18 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | National Pool & Equipment Inc | 57 | 4.4★ (11) | Charleston | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | West Virginia Pools & Spas | 55 | 3.9★ (23) | South Charleston, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Leisure Pools of Charleston | 55 | 3.7★ (16) | Charleston | Sat | — |
| 5 | Lorrison Pools & Spas Inc | 52 | 3.4★ (36) | Hurricane, 18 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | West Virginia Pools & Spas | 49 | 3.3★ (13) | Huntington, 35 mi away | — | — |
The 6 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
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 South Charleston, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 23 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
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Hurricane, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 35 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked Charleston pool builders
We scored 6 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, WV is POOL KLEEN SERVICES, LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 210 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. National Pool & Equipment Inc (#2) and West Virginia Pools & Spas (#3) follow. We ranked 6 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Charleston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 pool builders serving Charleston, WV. 2 of them are based in Charleston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Charleston are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Charleston posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is National Pool & Equipment Inc (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Charleston work on weekends?
4 of 6 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are POOL KLEEN SERVICES, LLC (#1), National Pool & Equipment Inc (#2) and Leisure Pools of Charleston (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Charleston pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated pool builders in Charleston is 3.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. POOL KLEEN SERVICES, LLC has the most, 210 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 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 6 pool builders serving Charleston.
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