61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Florence, SC (2026)
26 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Florence: Osborne's Pool Leak Detection, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 9
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Carolina Aqua Pools Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 26.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Poolwerx Florence, 101 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Florence pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7 and 12 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Florence at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osborne's Pool Leak Detection | 61 | 4.8★ (56) | Florence | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | WaterWorks Pools & Spas | 61 | 4.9★ (85) | Florence | — | — |
| 3 | Poolwerx Florence | 61 | 4.3★ (101) | Florence | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Dreamscape Pools | 57 | 4.8★ (25) | Florence | — | — |
| 5 | Backyard Oasis Pools And Construction | 57 | 4.9★ (32) | York, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Barrier Reef | 56 | 3.5★ (26) | Florence | Sat | — |
| 7 | Waterworks Pools and Spas | 55 | 4.6★ (101) | Sumter, 40 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Simple Custom Pools | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Concord, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Carolina Aqua Pools Inc | 54 | 3.3★ (3) | Florence | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 10 | All About Pools & Spas LLC | 54 | 4.3★ (71) | Sumter, 39 mi away | Sat | — |
The 26 best pool builders in Florence, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Florence
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 101 Google reviews, the most in Florence.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in York, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 Barrier Reef
Based in Florence
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ 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 Sumter, 40 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 101 Google reviews, the most in Florence.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter, 39 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marvin, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Statesville, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Florence
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Sumter, 39 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Charpy's Pools
Based in Sumter, 39 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 R & S Pools LLC
Based in Bennettsville, 29 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Sumter, 39 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Home Spectors
Based in Mint Hill, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Concord, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Tropic Pools
Based in Hartsville, 27 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter, 40 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Bennettsville, 30 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 9 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 1.4★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Hill, 31 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 26 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Laps Construction Inc | 42 | 5.0★ (8) | 38 mi |
Also serving Florence
15 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 Clear Pool & Deck | 9 mi | |
| Atlantis Pools | In Florence | |
| Carolina Elite Concrete Coatings | 5.0★ (3) | In Florence |
| Carolina Pools & Spas LLC | In Florence | |
| Dabbs Brothers Custom Pools | 9 mi | |
| Deluxe Pools & Spas | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Hewitt Pools | 5.0★ (2) | In Florence |
| Osborne's Pool Leak Detection | In Florence | |
| Palmetto Pool Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Florence |
| Premier Plumber of Florence | 5.0★ (2) | In Florence |
| Premium concrete and grading | 9 mi | |
| Premium Concrete and Grading LLC | 9 mi | |
| Sun Pools | In Florence | |
| USA Pools - NC | 13 mi | |
| Watercolors Contracting Co | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
How we ranked Florence pool builders
We scored 26 Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Florence?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Florence, SC is Osborne's Pool Leak Detection with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. WaterWorks Pools & Spas (#2) and Poolwerx Florence (#3) follow. We ranked 26 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Florence?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 pool builders serving Florence, SC. 7 of them are based in Florence; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 15 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Florence are open 24/7?
3 ranked pool builders in Florence post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Carolina Aqua Pools Inc (#9), Beachforest Pool House (#17) and BOLDER SERVICE COMPANY (#24). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Florence work on weekends?
12 of 26 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Osborne's Pool Leak Detection (#1), Poolwerx Florence (#3) and Barrier Reef (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Florence pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated pool builders in Florence is 4.6★, with a median of 14 reviews. Poolwerx Florence has the most, 101 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 Florence count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Florence 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 Florence
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 pool builders serving Florence.
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