63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,053 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Essex, MD (2026)
178 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Essex: AquaSafe Pool Management, Inc., CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 1,053 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Eco-Cool, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 178.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Clearwater Pool & Spa, 1,190 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 178 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
178 Essex pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 102 open Saturdays and 39 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 178 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Essex at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AquaSafe Pool Management, Inc. | 63 | 4.8★ (1,053) | Hanover, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Pools | 61 | 4.9★ (87) | Rosedale, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Clearwater Pool & Spa | 61 | 4.8★ (1,190) | Bel Air, 18 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Eco-Cool | 60 | 4.9★ (88) | Bel Air, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Showalter Property Consultants | 60 | 5.0★ (124) | Edgewood, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Lazo Outdoors | 60 | 4.9★ (251) | Edgewood, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | C. Mullikin Trucking Pool Water Delivery | 59 | 5.0★ (72) | Pasadena, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Brighton Pools | 59 | 4.9★ (175) | Annapolis, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | 4M Pools, LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (75) | Pasadena, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Manns Pool Water Delivery | 58 | 5.0★ (89) | Westminster, 32 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 178 best pool builders in Essex, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Elite Pools
Based in Rosedale, 2 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air, 18 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,190 Google reviews, the most in Essex.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Eco-Cool
Based in Bel Air, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edgewood, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edgewood, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 251 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pasadena, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Annapolis, 24 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pasadena, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westminster, 32 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Pasadena, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Oasis Pools
Based in Edgewood, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jessup, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 389 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in White Marsh, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Pasadena, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 213 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Elite Pools
Based in Essex
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 C&D Installers
Based in Baltimore, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air North, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Cockeysville, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowleys Quarters, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Dreamscape Pools
Based in Glen Burnie, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Pro Pool Fence
Based in Bel Air North, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Rockville, 39 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
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 178 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Essex
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Home & Pool | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Bright Oaks Pool House | 4.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Creative Water Images Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Custom Home Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Dave's Trucking, LTD | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| DRD Pool Management, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Elysium Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Innovative Aquatic Designs, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Interscope Contractors LLC – Expert Decorative & Structural Concrete Services in Bel Air and Surrounding Maryland Areas! | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Jupiter Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Maryland Pool Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Maryland Pool Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Monzter Pool Services | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| New Garden Pool Renovations Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| New Village Pools & Outdoor Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| PoolStar Management | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Rosetta Pool & Spa Services Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| SSO Pool Plastering LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Superior Shotcrete, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Toes In The Water Pool Service | 5.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
How we ranked Essex pool builders
We scored 178 Essex 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 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: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Essex?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Essex, MD is AquaSafe Pool Management, Inc. with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,053 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Elite Pools (#2) and Clearwater Pool & Spa (#3) follow. We ranked 178 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Essex?
ContractorsRanked ranks 178 pool builders serving Essex, MD. 1 of them is based in Essex; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Essex are open 24/7?
14 ranked pool builders in Essex post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Eco-Cool (#4), Manns Pool Water Delivery (#10) and A.M. Swimming Pools (#15). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Essex work on weekends?
102 of 178 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 39 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are AquaSafe Pool Management, Inc. (#1), Elite Pools (#2) and Clearwater Pool & Spa (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Essex pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 178 rated pool builders in Essex is 4.7★, with a median of 29 reviews. Clearwater Pool & Spa has the most, 1,190 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 Essex count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Essex 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
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 178 pool builders serving Essex.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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