Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
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Best overall in Dixon: Poolside Pools & Spas, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): PBK Mechanical Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 14.
Most-reviewed: H2O Express - Bulk Water Delivery, 77 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #2.
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14 Dixon pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poolside Pools & Spas | 60 | 4.9★ (35) | Sterling, 13 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | H2O Express - Bulk Water Delivery | 60 | 4.9★ (77) | Freeport, 31 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Celletti's Sportland | 58 | 4.9★ (26) | Rock Falls, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Make A Splash Pools & Spas | 56 | 4.9★ (29) | Rockford, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | JnT Pool Service | 55 | 4.3★ (26) | Rockford, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Backyard Oasis | 53 | 4.6★ (16) | Clinton, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Sondgeroth Pool Construction LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | Rochelle, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | SwingnSplash | 51 | 3.9★ (36) | Freeport, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Professional Pool Serivce | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Rockford, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | A & a Pools | 51 | 3.8★ (12) | Streator, 32 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Freeport, 31 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, the most in Dixon.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Rockford, 35 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 27 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 38 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochelle, 19 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freeport, 30 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 36 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Streator, 32 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Rockford, 37 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sycamore, 40 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 32 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 35 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Express | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Aquapoolscapes Inc. | 39 mi | |
| POOLFESSIONALS LLC | 36 mi | |
| PoolScapes Midwest | 1.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Pristine Pools LLC | In Dixon |
We scored 14 Dixon 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 Dixon 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 |