58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,190 Google reviews, the most in Columbia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Columbia, PA (2026)
85 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Columbia: Clearwater Pool & Spa, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 1,190 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Eco-Cool, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 85.
- 20
Most-reviewed: Keystone Outdoor Living, 814 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 85 ranked after Clearwater Pool & Spa; ranked #20.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
85 Columbia pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 52 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 85 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Columbia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clearwater Pool & Spa | 58 | 4.8★ (1,190) | Bel Air, 35 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Yorktown Pools & Spas | 58 | 4.7★ (252) | York, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Eco-Cool | 57 | 4.9★ (88) | Bel Air, 35 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Crystal Pools, Inc. | 57 | 4.5★ (153) | Lancaster, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Showalter Property Consultants | 56 | 5.0★ (124) | Edgewood, 39 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Crystal Pools, Inc. | 56 | 4.4★ (208) | Elizabethtown, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Anthony & Sylvan Pools | 56 | 4.3★ (114) | Lancaster, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Manta Pool Service | 56 | 5.0★ (24) | Blue Bell, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Buchmyers Pools | 56 | 4.3★ (136) | York, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Nemo Pools & Spas | 56 | 4.4★ (78) | East York, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
The 85 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 York, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 252 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Eco-Cool
Based in Bel Air, 35 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edgewood, 39 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Blue Bell, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 York, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East York, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Willow Street, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Red Lion, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Oasis Pools
Based in Edgewood, 37 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmyra, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Hill, 26 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air South, 30 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Holland, 26 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 814 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsburg, 30 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in York, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlisle, 38 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air, 34 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
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 85 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Columbia
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aquaworks Enterprises LLC | 16 mi | |
| Blue Diamond Pool Service Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Blue Haven Pools & Spas | 1.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Bright Oaks Pool House | 4.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Central Service's | 25 mi | |
| Creative Water Images Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Cumberland Valley Pool Services | 29 mi | |
| D'Connor Pools | 30 mi | |
| Dave's Trucking, LTD | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Division 7 contracting llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbia |
| Hawn's Custom Pools | 2.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Interscope Contractors LLC – Expert Decorative & Structural Concrete Services in Bel Air and Surrounding Maryland Areas! | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Keystone Custom Repair LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| New Garden Pool Renovations Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Paradise Pool-N-Spa Services | 12 mi | |
| RFT Services | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Stoneman Patios & Pools | 17 mi | |
| Sylvan Pools | 3.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Tritan Pool and Spa | 2.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Wallover Aquatics International LLC | 10 mi |
How we ranked Columbia pool builders
We scored 85 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, PA is Clearwater Pool & Spa with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,190 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Yorktown Pools & Spas (#2) and Eco-Cool (#3) follow. We ranked 85 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Columbia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 85 pool builders serving Columbia, PA. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Columbia are open 24/7?
4 ranked pool builders in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Eco-Cool (#3) and Dan Dan the Poolman (#14). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Columbia work on weekends?
52 of 85 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clearwater Pool & Spa (#1), Yorktown Pools & Spas (#2) and Eco-Cool (#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 85 rated pool builders in Columbia is 4.6★, with a median of 39 reviews. Clearwater Pool & Spa has the most, 1,190 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 85 pool builders serving Columbia.
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