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Best Pool Builders in Corning, NY (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Corning: Stuart's Pools, CR Score 60/100; 4.1★ from 26 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: YWL Pools and Spas, 28 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

5 Corning pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.1★ across 5 rated businesses.

Top 5 pool builders in Corning at a glance

Top 5 pool builders in Corning at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Stuart's Pools604.1★ (26)Horseheads, 14 mi away—Overall
2YWL Pools and Spas585.0★ (28)Elmira, 22 mi away—Most reviews
3Aloha Pools and Spas573.9★ (12)Elmira, 11 mi away——
4Ithaca Pools544.7★ (14)Ithaca, 34 mi awaySat—
5Manchester Contracting473.5★ (4)Southport, 13 mi awaySat—

The 5 best pool builders in Corning, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Corning

    #1 Stuart's Pools

    Based in Horseheads, 14 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 26 Google reviews
    Address
    467 Old Ithaca Rd, Horseheads, NY 14845
    View profile for Stuart's Pools(607) 739-3193

  2. #2 YWL Pools and Spas

    Based in Elmira, 22 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, the most in Corning.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for YWL Pools and Spas(607) 483-7151

  3. #3 Aloha Pools and Spas

    Based in Elmira, 11 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    31 Wilcox Dr, Elmira Heights, NY 14903
    View profile for Aloha Pools and Spas(607) 767-6231

  4. #4 Ithaca Pools

    Based in Ithaca, 34 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1575 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
    View profile for Ithaca Pools(607) 272-3303

  5. #5 Manchester Contracting

    Based in Southport, 13 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Manchester Rd, Pine City, NY 14871
    View profile for Manchester Contracting(607) 732-9853

How we ranked Corning pool builders

We scored 5 Corning 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Corning data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Pool builders in Corning: frequently asked questions

Who is the best pool builder in Corning?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Corning, NY is Stuart's Pools with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.1★ from 26 Google reviews. YWL Pools and Spas (#2) and Aloha Pools and Spas (#3) follow. We ranked 5 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

Which pool builders in Corning work on weekends?

2 of 5 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ithaca Pools (#4) and Manchester Contracting (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Corning pool builders have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated pool builders in Corning is 4.1★, with a median of 14 reviews. YWL Pools and Spas has the most, 28 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Corning count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Corning 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 Corning

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 pool builders serving Corning.

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