61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in Columbus, IN (2026)
42 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Columbus: HOOSIER POOL COVERS, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Concrete Indy, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 42.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Concrete Indy, 301 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
42 Columbus pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 42 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Columbus at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOOSIER POOL COVERS | 61 | 5.0★ (182) | Franklin, 13 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Raft to Rafters Pool & Spa | 59 | 4.5★ (131) | Columbus | — | — |
| 3 | Aqua Pro Pool & Spa Specialists | 57 | 4.7★ (196) | Bloomington, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Lovins Select Pool and Spa | 57 | 4.3★ (33) | Columbus | Sat | — |
| 5 | Concrete Indy | 57 | 4.9★ (301) | Indianapolis, 31 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 6 | Perfect Pool Liners | 56 | 4.2★ (20) | Columbus | Sat | — |
| 7 | Perma Pools | 56 | 4.7★ (255) | Indianapolis, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Perry's Pool Shop | 55 | 4.3★ (48) | Seymour, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Pools of Fun | 55 | 4.0★ (76) | Greenwood, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Angie's Pool & Spa, Inc. | 54 | 4.1★ (175) | Greenwood, 32 mi away | Sat | — |
The 42 best pool builders in Columbus, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Columbus
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Bloomington, 33 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Columbus
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Indianapolis, 31 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews, the most in Columbus.
Based in Columbus
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
#7 Perma Pools
Based in Indianapolis, 36 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Seymour, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#9 Pools of Fun
Based in Greenwood, 29 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Greenwood, 32 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Indianapolis, 38 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#12 Pool City
Based in Greenwood, 31 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#13 Pools by Cory
Based in Indianapolis, 38 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Bargersville, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Columbus
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#16 Grimes Pools
Based in Bloomington, 35 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Franklin, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Bloomington, 34 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Lawrence, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Indianapolis, 34 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Indianapolis, 32 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Bloomington, 33 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Bargersville, 26 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Indianapolis, 32 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Indianapolis, 34 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
All 42 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | C&H Lawn and Landscaping, Inc. | 51 | 4.3★ (62) | 36 mi |
| 27 | Blue Escapes Pools | 50 | 4.6★ (9) | 30 mi |
| 28 | ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of North Indianapolis | 50 | 4.7★ (15) | 27 mi |
| 29 | Mud Slingers Pool & Patio | 50 | 4.1★ (65) | 36 mi |
| 30 | Parker Builds | 50 | 5.0★ (11) | 38 mi |
| 31 | Imperial Pools of Madison/Southern Indiana | 50 | 4.0★ (36) | 40 mi |
| 32 | Crone Customs | 50 | 4.2★ (34) | 32 mi |
| 33 | Rick Adams Plumbing & Pools | 49 | 3.9★ (45) | 25 mi |
| 34 | Stewart Dixon Aquatic Services LLC | 48 | 4.5★ (8) | 30 mi |
| 35 | Freida's Pools & Supplies | 48 | 4.5★ (8) | 39 mi |
| 36 | Bombora Pools and Outdoors | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 37 mi |
| 37 | Party Pools, LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 37 mi |
| 38 | Roofing Made Easy | 47 | 4.9★ (39) | 38 mi |
| 39 | Energy Pool Solutions | 47 | 4.5★ (8) | 39 mi |
| 40 | Grand Family Pools | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 38 mi |
| 41 | Fiberglass Pool Xperts | 46 | 1.0★ (3) | 29 mi |
| 42 | McIntire Pool & Landscape | 44 | 4.0★ (26) | 23 mi |
Also serving Columbus
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aladdin Pools | 10 mi | |
| Country Pools Llc | 37 mi | |
| Coy Oasis Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Crone Customs | 29 mi | |
| D & D Pool Service LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Grooms Contractor | 22 mi | |
| GX Pools | 31 mi | |
| Parker Pools | 36 mi | |
| perfect pool liners | In Columbus | |
| Pool Builders Of Indiana | 39 mi | |
| Pool Service Plus | 19 mi | |
| Poolcare Pool & Liner Services Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Sherrard Pools | 36 mi | |
| Sunrise Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
How we ranked Columbus pool builders
We scored 42 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Columbus?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Columbus, IN is HOOSIER POOL COVERS with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Raft to Rafters Pool & Spa (#2) and Aqua Pro Pool & Spa Specialists (#3) follow. We ranked 42 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Columbus?
ContractorsRanked ranks 42 pool builders serving Columbus, IN. 4 of them are based in Columbus; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Columbus are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Columbus posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Concrete Indy (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Columbus work on weekends?
25 of 42 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are HOOSIER POOL COVERS (#1), Aqua Pro Pool & Spa Specialists (#3) and Lovins Select Pool and Spa (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Columbus pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 42 rated pool builders in Columbus is 4.5★, with a median of 34 reviews. Concrete Indy has the most, 301 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 Columbus count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Columbus 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 Columbus
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 42 pool builders serving Columbus.
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