65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 451 Google reviews, the most in Essex Junction.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Essex Junction, VT (2026)
12 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Essex Junction: Allen Pools & Spas, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 451 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cool Pools, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 12.
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Most-reviewed: Lake Champlains Pools, Spas and Stoves, 135 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 12 ranked after Allen Pools & Spas; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Essex Junction 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 4.8★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Essex Junction at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen Pools & Spas | 65 | 4.8★ (451) | Williston, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Avalon Pools & Spas | 59 | 4.6★ (39) | Colchester, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Cool Pools | 58 | 4.3★ (6) | Essex Junction | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Pool World | 57 | 4.3★ (43) | Burlington, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Lake Champlains Pools, Spas and Stoves | 57 | 4.5★ (135) | Plattsburgh, 23 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | Spaulding Pool & Spa | 56 | 5.0★ (59) | Plattsburgh, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | SHEPNELL Pools & Spas | 55 | 4.8★ (11) | South Burlington, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Paragon Pools LLC of Burlington | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Burlington, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Image Pools and Spas | 54 | 4.8★ (18) | Burlington, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Fresh Water Haulers & Owen Pools LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Burlington, 10 mi away | — | — |
The 12 best pool builders in Essex Junction, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Colchester, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Cool Pools
Based in Essex Junction
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Pool World
Based in Burlington, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plattsburgh, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plattsburgh, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Burlington, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 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 Burlington, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Burlington, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kanata, 35 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester, 6 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Essex Junction
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Champlain Concrete & Pools | 1.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Champlain Concrete & Pools | 10 mi | |
| Green State Pools and Spas | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Pavers & Patios | 23 mi | |
| Poolscapes Vermont | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Waterworks Pool & Spa Services Co | 5.0★ (2) | In Essex Junction |
How we ranked Essex Junction pool builders
We scored 12 Essex Junction 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 Essex Junction 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 Essex Junction: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Essex Junction?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Essex Junction, VT is Allen Pools & Spas with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 451 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Avalon Pools & Spas (#2) and Cool Pools (#3) follow. We ranked 12 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Essex Junction?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 pool builders serving Essex Junction, VT. 1 of them is based in Essex Junction; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 6 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Essex Junction are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Essex Junction posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Cool Pools (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Essex Junction work on weekends?
8 of 12 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Allen Pools & Spas (#1), Avalon Pools & Spas (#2) and Cool Pools (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Essex Junction pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated pool builders in Essex Junction is 4.8★, with a median of 22 reviews. Allen Pools & Spas has the most, 451 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 Essex Junction count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Essex Junction 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 Essex Junction
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 pool builders serving Essex Junction.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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