64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 438 Google reviews, the most in Dover.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Dover, DE (2026)
58 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Dover: Dover Pools, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 438 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
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Most-reviewed: Dover Pools, 279 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 58 ranked after Dover Pools; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
58 Dover pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 58 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Dover at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover Pools | 64 | 4.8★ (438) | Dover | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Dover Pools | 63 | 4.8★ (279) | Dover | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | The Pool Doctor | 57 | 4.1★ (74) | Dover | Sat | — |
| 4 | Rigby's pool services | 57 | 5.0★ (17) | Dover | Sat | — |
| 5 | Sparkle Pools Inc. | 57 | 4.2★ (40) | Dover | Sat | — |
| 6 | Family Pool Maintenance | 56 | 4.4★ (57) | Dover | — | — |
| 7 | Dreams Pools Corp | 55 | 4.4★ (14) | Dover | Sat | — |
| 8 | Landi Pools & Games | 55 | 4.4★ (131) | Vineland, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Sparkle Pools Inc. | 55 | 4.2★ (33) | Smyrna, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Peerless Pools | 55 | 4.9★ (45) | Cape May Court House, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 58 best pool builders in Dover, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Dover Pools
Based in Dover
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 279 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vineland, 36 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smyrna, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Peerless Pools
Based in Cape May Court House, 37 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vineland, 38 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 223 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Aqua Sun Inc
Based in Elkton, 35 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Villas, 34 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#14 DS Pool Service
Based in Newark, 35 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaford, 34 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Coversafe, Inc.
Based in Seaford, 35 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 40 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Clark's Pools
Based in New Castle, 36 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 39 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape May Court House, 39 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Easton, 39 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Pool builders ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 58 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Sparkle Pools Inc. | 52 | 4.5★ (27) | 27 mi |
| 27 | Island Pools and Patios | 52 | 4.2★ (108) | 37 mi |
| 28 | Daves Pools | 52 | 4.1★ (19) | 33 mi |
| 29 | Del Val Pools and Spas Elmer | 52 | 4.0★ (72) | 37 mi |
| 30 | J.V. Pool Plastering, Inc. | 52 | 4.8★ (36) | 40 mi |
| 31 | Sparkle Pools Inc. | 51 | 4.2★ (78) | 39 mi |
| 32 | Colony Pool Services Inc. | 51 | 3.7★ (46) | 13 mi |
| 33 | Coastal Pools - Grasonville | 51 | 4.8★ (49) | 39 mi |
| 34 | Quality Pool Care | 51 | 3.6★ (11) | 23 mi |
| 35 | Hydroscape Pools & Landscape Construction | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | 37 mi |
| 36 | Kustomscapes & Pools | 51 | 4.6★ (56) | 38 mi |
| 37 | East Coast Pool Designs | 51 | 4.8★ (20) | 39 mi |
| 38 | Delaware Pool Service | 50 | 4.5★ (34) | 36 mi |
| 39 | Clear Choice Pool Care | 50 | 5.0★ (28) | 39 mi |
| 40 | Pools-N-Paper | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | 15 mi |
| 41 | Hawaiian Blue Pools | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 38 mi |
| 42 | Masten Pools Inc | 49 | 1.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 43 | Semper Fi Pools | 49 | 3.9★ (11) | 37 mi |
| 44 | USA Pools LLC | 49 | 4.6★ (24) | 39 mi |
| 45 | Piper Pools Service Company Inc. | 49 | 4.3★ (9) | 36 mi |
| 46 | Blue Haven Pools & Spas | 48 | 3.5★ (25) | 39 mi |
| 47 | H3O Pools and Spas | 48 | 5.0★ (6) | 36 mi |
| 48 | Xtreme Pool Builders | 48 | 3.2★ (36) | 39 mi |
| 49 | Field of Dreams | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | 35 mi |
| 50 | Cedar Scaping | 47 | 5.0★ (22) | 29 mi |
Also serving Dover
13 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 Vita Pool Care Pro | 11 mi | |
| Archadia Pool Services | 7 mi | |
| Archadia Pool Services | 23 mi | |
| Asselta | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Chas Pools | In Dover | |
| DAVES POOLS | 35 mi | |
| GVO Pool Services | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Kirby & Cooper Pools, LLC | 13 mi | |
| Shore Pool Care Inc | 40 mi | |
| South Shore Pools | 3.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Tri State Gunite of New Jersey, L.P. | 34 mi | |
| Trident Pool Service | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Tropical Pool Services & Repairs | 1.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
How we ranked Dover pool builders
We scored 58 Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Dover?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Dover, DE is Dover Pools with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 438 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Dover Pools (#2) and The Pool Doctor (#3) follow. We ranked 58 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Dover?
ContractorsRanked ranks 58 pool builders serving Dover, DE. 8 of them are based in Dover; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Dover are open 24/7?
2 ranked pool builders in Dover post 24/7 hours. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Dover work on weekends?
33 of 58 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dover Pools (#1), Dover Pools (#2) and The Pool Doctor (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Dover pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 58 rated pool builders in Dover is 4.5★, with a median of 36 reviews. Dover Pools has the most, 438 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 Dover count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Dover 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 Dover
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 58 pool builders serving Dover.
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