58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in Defiance, OH (2026)
15 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Defiance: Defiance Water Recreation, CR Score 58/100; 4.1★ from 66 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
- 13
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Midwest Pool Safety Barriers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 15.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Farrell's Lawn & Garden Center, 179 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Defiance pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Defiance at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defiance Water Recreation | 58 | 4.1★ (66) | Defiance | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Ohio Pool Service Solutions | 57 | 4.6★ (65) | Findlay, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Farrell's Lawn & Garden Center | 56 | 4.6★ (179) | Bryan, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Pools -n- More, Inc. | 55 | 4.6★ (94) | Lima, 36 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Bluewater pools service | 55 | 4.7★ (13) | Wauseon, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Hillside Pools | 53 | 4.5★ (99) | Fort Wayne, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Paradise Cove Pool Services | 53 | 4.6★ (36) | Bowling Green, 37 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Garmatter Pools LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (19) | Lima, 36 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | The Pool Guy of Lima | 50 | 4.4★ (24) | Lima, 33 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Stone Pools and Billiards | 49 | 3.1★ (14) | Northwood, 32 mi away | Sat | — |
The 15 best pool builders in Defiance, 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 Findlay, 35 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Bryan, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 179 Google reviews, the most in Defiance.
Based in Lima, 36 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Wauseon, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Fort Wayne, 38 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Bowling Green, 37 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Lima, 36 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Lima, 33 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Northwood, 32 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#11 Shawnee Pools
Based in Lima, 40 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Northwood, 35 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Sylvania, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
#14 Red Sea Pools
Based in Lima, 39 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#15 Tad-Pools
Based in Temperance, 38 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Also serving Defiance
2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jackman Pools | 35 mi | |
| Prime Pools INC | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
How we ranked Defiance pool builders
We scored 15 Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Defiance?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Defiance, OH is Defiance Water Recreation with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.1★ from 66 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. Ohio Pool Service Solutions (#2) and Farrell's Lawn & Garden Center (#3) follow. We ranked 15 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Defiance?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 pool builders serving Defiance, OH. 1 of them is based in Defiance; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 2 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Defiance are open 24/7?
2 ranked pool builders in Defiance post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Midwest Pool Safety Barriers (#13) and Red Sea Pools (#14). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Defiance work on weekends?
10 of 15 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Defiance Water Recreation (#1), Ohio Pool Service Solutions (#2) and Farrell's Lawn & Garden Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Defiance pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated pool builders in Defiance is 4.6★, with a median of 24 reviews. Farrell's Lawn & Garden Center has the most, 179 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Defiance count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Defiance 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 Defiance
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 pool builders serving Defiance.
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