63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 218 Google reviews, the most in Columbia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Columbia, MO (2026)
14 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Columbia: Columbia Pool & Spa, CR Score 63/100; 4.6★ from 218 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
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Most-reviewed: Vaughan Pools & Spas Columbia, 93 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 14 ranked after Columbia Pool & Spa; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Columbia pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Columbia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia Pool & Spa | 63 | 4.6★ (218) | Columbia | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Vaughan Pools & Spas Columbia | 60 | 4.4★ (93) | Columbia | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Glenn's Pools & Spas | 58 | 4.9★ (21) | Columbia | Sat | — |
| 4 | Mid MO Pools | 56 | 4.8★ (23) | Jefferson City, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Columbia Master Services | 56 | 4.9★ (49) | Columbia | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Peavler Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (15) | Columbia | — | — |
| 7 | Vaughan Pools & Spas Jefferson City | 54 | 4.2★ (69) | Jefferson City, 28 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Todds Pool and Spa Service | 53 | 4.9★ (28) | Jefferson City, 26 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | COMO Construction and Landscaping | 50 | 3.9★ (25) | Columbia | Sat | — |
| 10 | Central Missouri Pools | 50 | 4.1★ (10) | Moberly, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
The 14 best pool builders in Columbia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Columbia
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Mid MO Pools
Based in Jefferson City, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Columbia
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson City, 28 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson City, 26 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moberly, 33 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson City, 35 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson City, 27 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson City, 26 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson City, 28 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving Columbia
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Como Pool Builders | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbia |
| Findley Pools Co LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Gem City Pool & Spas | 31 mi | |
| Insulated concrete pools | In Columbia | |
| Missouri Pool Service | In Columbia | |
| Premier Pool Services | 39 mi |
How we ranked Columbia pool builders
We scored 14 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Columbia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Columbia, MO is Columbia Pool & Spa with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.6★ from 218 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Vaughan Pools & Spas Columbia (#2) and Glenn's Pools & Spas (#3) follow. We ranked 14 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Columbia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 pool builders serving Columbia, MO. 6 of them are based in Columbia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 6 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Columbia work on weekends?
8 of 14 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Columbia Pool & Spa (#1), Vaughan Pools & Spas Columbia (#2) and Glenn's Pools & Spas (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Columbia pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated pool builders in Columbia is 4.7★, with a median of 22 reviews. Columbia Pool & Spa has the most, 218 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 Columbia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Columbia 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 Columbia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 pool builders serving Columbia.
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