60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 362 Google reviews, the most in Cottonwood.
Best Pool Builders in Cottonwood, AZ (2026)
17 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Cottonwood: Vortex Pools & Spas, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 362 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Desert State Shotcrete Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 17.
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Most-reviewed: Sunsplash Pools & Spas Cottonwood, 51 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 17 ranked after Vortex Pools & Spas; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Cottonwood pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 17 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Cottonwood at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vortex Pools & Spas | 60 | 4.9★ (362) | Sedona, 14 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Sunsplash Pools & Spas Cottonwood | 57 | 4.7★ (51) | Cottonwood | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Biddle's Pool, Spa, Patio | 54 | 4.1★ (27) | Sedona, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Exclusive Pools Inc | 52 | 4.9★ (16) | Surprise, 40 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Arizona Acrylic Decks LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (27) | Avondale, 40 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Pool Medic Llc | 52 | 4.6★ (11) | Camp Verde, 16 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Custom Water Creations | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | Verde Village, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Desert State Shotcrete Inc. | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | San Tan Valley, 40 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Tropics Pools & Spas Inc | 50 | 5.0★ (10) | Glendale, 40 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Ace Pool Service LLC. | 50 | 4.6★ (30) | Surprise, 40 mi away | — | — |
The 17 best pool builders in Cottonwood, 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 Cottonwood
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Sedona, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Surprise, 40 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Avondale, 40 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Camp Verde, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Verde Village, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in San Tan Valley, 40 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Glendale, 40 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Surprise, 40 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in New River, 40 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Glendale, 40 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Yuma, 40 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Avondale, 40 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#15 Sol Pools
Based in Mesa, 40 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Maricopa, 40 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Paradise Valley, 39 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Also serving Cottonwood
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Best Price Pools | 40 mi | |
| Boulder Valley Pools | 40 mi | |
| Chapman Pools, LLC | 40 mi | |
| Clear Vision Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| High Desert Pool & Spa | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Jerry Aust Pool & Spa Repair | 19 mi | |
| JMax Companies | 38 mi | |
| Kinkade Lath & Plaster | 2.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| On Fire Pools and Spas | 1.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Otterly Amazing Pools | 8 mi | |
| Otterly Amazing Pools LLC | 22 mi | |
| Scenic Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Sedona Property Maintenance | 14 mi | |
| SoCal Pools and Spas, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Sunny Day Pools | 5.0★ (2) | In Cottonwood |
| The Chaparral Bar | 4.3★ (479) | In Cottonwood |
| Tortuga Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Turning Point Homes & Development, Inc. | 21 mi | |
| Waterline International Pools and Spas | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Yavapai Pools & Spas | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
How we ranked Cottonwood pool builders
We scored 17 Cottonwood 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 2, 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 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Cottonwood?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Cottonwood, AZ is Vortex Pools & Spas with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 362 Google reviews. Sunsplash Pools & Spas Cottonwood (#2) and Biddle's Pool, Spa, Patio (#3) follow. We ranked 17 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Cottonwood?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 pool builders serving Cottonwood, AZ. 1 of them is based in Cottonwood; 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 Cottonwood are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Cottonwood posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Desert State Shotcrete Inc. (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Cottonwood work on weekends?
8 of 17 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Biddle's Pool, Spa, Patio (#3), Exclusive Pools Inc (#4) and Arizona Acrylic Decks LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cottonwood pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated pool builders in Cottonwood is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Vortex Pools & Spas has the most, 362 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 Cottonwood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 pool builders serving Cottonwood.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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