64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 547 Google reviews, the most in Council Bluffs.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Council Bluffs, IA (2026)
41 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Council Bluffs: Outdoor Living Pool & Spa, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 547 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: Continental Pool & Spa, 361 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 41 ranked after Outdoor Living Pool & Spa; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
41 Council Bluffs pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 41 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Council Bluffs at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outdoor Living Pool & Spa | 64 | 4.9★ (547) | Omaha, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Continental Pool & Spa | 63 | 4.8★ (361) | Omaha, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | Aqua Palace | 61 | 4.7★ (210) | Council Bluffs | Sat | — |
| 4 | Relax Pools | 60 | 4.9★ (179) | Omaha, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Summer Fun Construction | 58 | 4.0★ (29) | Council Bluffs | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Olympic Pool & Spa | 58 | 4.6★ (166) | Omaha, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Classic Pool & Spa | 58 | 4.6★ (107) | Omaha, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Continental Pool & Spa | 58 | 5.0★ (25) | Papillion, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Hope Waves | 57 | 5.0★ (41) | Omaha, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Phoenix Pools & Waterfalls Inc. | 56 | 4.3★ (73) | Omaha, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
The 41 best pool builders in Council Bluffs, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Omaha, 13 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 361 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Aqua Palace
Based in Council Bluffs
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Relax Pools
Based in Omaha, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Papillion, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Hope Waves
Based in Omaha, 26 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 ASAP Pools
Based in Papillion, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Cover Care, LLC
Based in Omaha, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Platinum Pools
Based in Ralston, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Ohana Pools
Based in Omaha, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gretna, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Omaha, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#25 Affordable Pools
Based in Omaha, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 41 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | AJ's Landscaping LLC | 53 | 4.7★ (131) | 10 mi |
| 27 | American Pools LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | 9 mi |
| 28 | Dreamscape Pools, LLC | 53 | 4.9★ (20) | 29 mi |
| 29 | Bill-Mar Landscape & Pools | 53 | 4.6★ (97) | 9 mi |
| 30 | Pool Drip LLC. | 52 | 2.4★ (9) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Creative Structures Inc | 52 | 4.0★ (8) | 18 mi |
| 32 | Staycation Custom Pools and Landscape | 52 | 3.9★ (7) | 19 mi |
| 33 | Hardscape Contractors | 49 | 4.5★ (76) | 12 mi |
| 34 | Level Up Outdoor Construction and Pools LLC | 49 | 4.7★ (12) | 12 mi |
| 35 | Specialty Equipment Repair | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 26 mi |
| 36 | Amanco Construction | 48 | 4.2★ (5) | In Council Bluffs |
| 37 | Carson Outdoor Living | 48 | 4.8★ (39) | 20 mi |
| 38 | Groundscapes Inc | 47 | 4.5★ (90) | 24 mi |
| 39 | Greenway Yard & Landscape | 46 | 4.5★ (34) | 23 mi |
| 40 | Exclusive Gardens Inc | 45 | 4.0★ (8) | 11 mi |
| 41 | JCBB Outdoor Contractor | 43 | 5.0★ (5) | 26 mi |
Also serving Council Bluffs
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 402 Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| AquaLux Pool Specialists | 9 mi | |
| BLU POOL AND PATIO | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| JP Solutions Inc | 29 mi | |
| Outdoor Endeavors : Swimming Pool Service and Equipment Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Pacemaker Pools of Omaha Inc | 9 mi | |
| Pineapple Pools & Spas | 26 mi | |
| SNK Elite Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Sublime Pools | 14 mi | |
| Sunset pools inc | 8 mi |
How we ranked Council Bluffs pool builders
We scored 41 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Council Bluffs?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Council Bluffs, IA is Outdoor Living Pool & Spa with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 547 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Continental Pool & Spa (#2) and Aqua Palace (#3) follow. We ranked 41 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Council Bluffs?
ContractorsRanked ranks 41 pool builders serving Council Bluffs, IA. 3 of them are based in Council Bluffs; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Council Bluffs work on weekends?
24 of 41 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Outdoor Living Pool & Spa (#1), Continental Pool & Spa (#2) and Aqua Palace (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Council Bluffs pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 41 rated pool builders in Council Bluffs is 4.6★, with a median of 26 reviews. Outdoor Living Pool & Spa has the most, 547 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 Council Bluffs count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 41 pool builders serving Council Bluffs.
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