61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in Columbus, OH (2026)
94 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Columbus: Fox Pool Service, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Columbus Pool Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 94.
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Most-reviewed: American Leak Detection of Columbus, 389 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 94 ranked; ranked #22.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
94 Columbus pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 36 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 94 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Columbus at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fox Pool Service | 61 | 4.8★ (111) | Columbus | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | The Premier Pool Co. | 59 | 4.8★ (19) | Columbus | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | OC Pools | 59 | 4.8★ (37) | Columbus | Sat | — |
| 4 | Columbus Pool Painting | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Grandview Heights, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Sapphire Pools & Patios LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (22) | Columbus | Sat | — |
| 6 | Cover Care, LLC | 58 | 4.7★ (68) | Columbus | — | — |
| 7 | Sunburst Pools | 58 | 4.1★ (141) | Pataskala, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Mike’s Water Hauling | 58 | 5.0★ (23) | Springfield, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | 614 Pools | 57 | 4.4★ (195) | Hilliard, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | ARK Leak Detection | 57 | 4.8★ (101) | Dublin, 12 mi away | — | — |
The 94 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: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#3 OC Pools
Based in Columbus
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Grandview Heights, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Columbus
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Columbus
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Pataskala, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Springfield, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#9 614 Pools
Based in Hilliard, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Dublin, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Delaware, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#12 Outdoor-FX Inc
Based in Columbus
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Columbus
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Dayton, 33 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Grove City, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
#16 Patterson Pools
Based in Columbus
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Columbus
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Columbus
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Columbus
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Upper Arlington, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Grandview Heights, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Columbus
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 389 Google reviews, the most in Columbus.
Based in Grove City, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#24 Serenity Pools
Based in Delaware, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Hilliard, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
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 94 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Superior Pools Plus | 55 | 4.1★ (12) | In Columbus |
| 27 | Pacific Pools & Spas | 55 | 4.4★ (7) | In Columbus |
| 28 | Backyard Oasis Pools, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (21) | 17 mi |
| 29 | Reynolds Pool & Spa Service LLC | 55 | 4.1★ (20) | 4 mi |
| 30 | Leisure Pools Columbus OH | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | In Columbus |
| 31 | Prime Pool Installs, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (30) | 33 mi |
| 32 | Surfside Pool & Spa Services, LLC | 55 | 4.5★ (19) | In Columbus |
| 33 | A1 Pro Services, LLC | 55 | 4.8★ (45) | In Columbus |
| 34 | Regional Pool Group | 55 | 4.2★ (33) | 26 mi |
| 35 | Nautilus Pools | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | 8 mi |
| 36 | Summer Breeze Pools | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | In Columbus |
| 37 | Blue Splash Pool Supplies | 54 | 5.0★ (20) | 19 mi |
| 38 | Destiny Pools & Hardscapes | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | 14 mi |
| 39 | Curatola Masonry | 54 | 4.9★ (33) | In Columbus |
| 40 | Pool Perfection LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | 2 mi |
| 41 | Columbus Pool Management | 54 | 4.2★ (6) | 14 mi |
| 42 | Outdoor living pools & patio | 54 | 5.0★ (34) | 23 mi |
| 43 | Resurface Right | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | 2 mi |
| 44 | The Pool People | 53 | 4.4★ (94) | 24 mi |
| 45 | Reliable Pool Service | 53 | 4.3★ (15) | 14 mi |
| 46 | Maxima Concrete | 53 | 4.9★ (365) | 22 mi |
| 47 | Hidden Creek Landscaping | 53 | 4.7★ (195) | 7 mi |
| 48 | Zaber Pools of Columbus Inc | 53 | 4.0★ (8) | 14 mi |
| 49 | Moore Brothers Landscaping | 53 | 4.8★ (94) | 2 mi |
| 50 | Poseidon Pool Company, Inc. | 52 | 4.0★ (16) | 9 mi |
Also serving Columbus
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3160 Builders Pl Unit Pool | In Columbus | |
| 76 Fence Greater Columbus | 5.0★ (7) | In Columbus |
| All Pro Pools | In Columbus | |
| Cerulean Pools LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| CM Pools LLC | 2 mi | |
| Concrete Polish and Epoxy Ohio | 5.0★ (14) | In Columbus |
| Diamond Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Emergency Plumbing Heating & Air | 5.0★ (84) | In Columbus |
| JLC installs | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Joseph Skilken Realty Inc | 3.3★ (9) | In Columbus |
| Just The Pool | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| KCW Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| P K Pool Repair | In Columbus | |
| Poolwerx North Columbus | In Columbus | |
| Precision Pool & Spa care | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| premier gunite pools | 1.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| SCDHP POOLS & CONCRETE | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Splash Promotion | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| The Beckham Rd. Group | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| USA Pools - OH | 1.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
How we ranked Columbus pool builders
We scored 94 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, OH is Fox Pool Service with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. The Premier Pool Co. (#2) and OC Pools (#3) follow. We ranked 94 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Columbus?
ContractorsRanked ranks 94 pool builders serving Columbus, OH. 19 of them are based in Columbus; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Columbus are open 24/7?
4 ranked pool builders in Columbus post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Columbus Pool Painting (#4) and Mike’s Water Hauling (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Columbus work on weekends?
36 of 94 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fox Pool Service (#1), The Premier Pool Co. (#2) and OC Pools (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Columbus pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 94 rated pool builders in Columbus is 4.7★, with a median of 19 reviews. American Leak Detection of Columbus has the most, 389 reviews, and ranks #22. 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 94 pool builders serving Columbus.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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