58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 133 Google reviews, the most in Charlottesville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Charlottesville, VA (2026)
15 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Charlottesville: Valley Pool & Spa, CR Score 58/100; 4.4★ from 133 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
- 9
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mountain Valley Pools, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 15.
- 12
Most-reviewed: American Leak Detection of Central Virginia, 84 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 15 ranked after Valley Pool & Spa; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Charlottesville pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 15 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pool builders in Harrisonburg ranking. See Pool builders in Harrisonburg
Top 10 pool builders in Charlottesville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Pool & Spa | 58 | 4.4★ (133) | Waynesboro, 22 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Charlottesville Aquatics Inc. | 58 | 4.2★ (38) | Charlottesville | Sat | — |
| 3 | Aqua-Clean Pool Services | 55 | 4.3★ (19) | Charlottesville | — | — |
| 4 | Valley Pool & Spa | 54 | 4.2★ (72) | Harrisonburg, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Sublime Pools RVA | 53 | 5.0★ (14) | Lakeside, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Paradise Pools Llc | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Charlottesville | — | — |
| 7 | Blue Ridge Pools & Spas | 52 | 4.1★ (38) | Staunton, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Valley Pool & Spa - Staunton | 52 | 4.2★ (26) | Staunton, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Mountain Valley Pools | 50 | 3.4★ (5) | Harrisonburg, 35 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 10 | Bear Creek Outdoor Living | 49 | 4.9★ (40) | Waynesboro, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 15 best pool builders in Charlottesville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Charlottesville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottesville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisonburg, 35 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeside, 34 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Charlottesville
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Staunton, 33 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staunton, 33 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisonburg, 35 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Waynesboro, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fredericksburg, 39 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Highland Park, 35 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Culpeper, 37 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Culpeper, 38 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staunton, 32 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Charlottesville pool builders
We scored 15 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Charlottesville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Charlottesville, VA is Valley Pool & Spa with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.4★ from 133 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Charlottesville Aquatics Inc. (#2) and Aqua-Clean Pool Services (#3) follow. We ranked 15 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Charlottesville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 pool builders serving Charlottesville, VA. 3 of them are based in Charlottesville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Charlottesville are open 24/7?
2 ranked pool builders in Charlottesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mountain Valley Pools (#9) and Battlefield Services (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Charlottesville work on weekends?
9 of 15 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Valley Pool & Spa (#1), Charlottesville Aquatics Inc. (#2) and Valley Pool & Spa (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Charlottesville pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated pool builders in Charlottesville is 4.4★, with a median of 19 reviews. Valley Pool & Spa has the most, 133 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 Charlottesville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 pool builders serving Charlottesville.
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