62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 334 Google reviews, the most in Forest Lake.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Forest Lake, MN (2026)
79 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Forest Lake: Poolwerx Performance Pool & Spa, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 334 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 8
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Frontier Commercial Pool Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 79.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Horizon Commercial Pools, 265 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 79 ranked after Poolwerx Performance Pool & Spa; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
79 Forest Lake pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 79 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Forest Lake at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poolwerx Performance Pool & Spa | 62 | 4.7★ (334) | Oakdale, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Sparkle Pool Service Inc. | 60 | 4.5★ (126) | Andover, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Shamrock Pools | 59 | 4.7★ (141) | Brooklyn Park, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Horizon Commercial Pools | 58 | 4.7★ (265) | Arden Hills, 17 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Royal Pool & Spa | 58 | 4.5★ (49) | Hugo, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Dolphin Pool & Spa | 58 | 4.7★ (230) | Plymouth, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Poolwerx Performance Pool & Spa | 57 | 4.3★ (163) | Elk River, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Frontier Commercial Pool Service | 57 | 4.7★ (23) | Lino Lakes, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | All Minnesota Pools llc | 57 | 4.7★ (86) | Minneapolis, 25 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Blaiser Pools | 57 | 4.9★ (42) | Stillwater, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
The 79 best pool builders in Forest Lake, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Andover, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn Park, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Arden Hills, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 265 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hugo, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 27 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 230 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 27 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lino Lakes, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 25 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Blaiser Pools
Based in Stillwater, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hopkins, 34 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Branch, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Prestige Pools
Based in Maplewood, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Woodbury, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Lake
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burnsville, 37 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Swimmin Hole
Based in Minneapolis, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Blaine, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apple Valley, 40 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blaine, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 159 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eden Prairie, 39 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 146 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Kalifornia Pool
Based in Maple Grove, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 30 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stillwater, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Plymouth, 30 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 79 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Forest Lake
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Pool Day | 25 mi | |
| America's Swimming Pool Company of St.Paul | 3.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Blaiser Pools | 39 mi | |
| Cover Care, LLC | 3.5★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Laguna Pool Plastering | 16 mi | |
| Legacy Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Life Saver Pool Fence of MN | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| minnesota in-ground pools | 25 mi | |
| Minnesota Inground Swimming Pool Installed | 24 mi | |
| Minnesota Water Squad | 19 mi | |
| New Life Restoration | 17 mi | |
| Performance Pool & Spa Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Protect-A-Child Pool Fence of Minneapolis | 25 mi | |
| Senior Pools Plastering LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Sterling Pools | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Stonepocket | 32 mi | |
| Superior | 25 mi | |
| V&K Recreation | 1.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| WaterWorx Pool and Spa | 7 mi | |
| Waypoint Pool & Spa | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
How we ranked Forest Lake pool builders
We scored 79 Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Forest Lake?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Forest Lake, MN is Poolwerx Performance Pool & Spa with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.7★ from 334 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Sparkle Pool Service Inc. (#2) and Shamrock Pools (#3) follow. We ranked 79 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Forest Lake?
ContractorsRanked ranks 79 pool builders serving Forest Lake, MN. 1 of them is based in Forest Lake; 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 Forest Lake are open 24/7?
4 ranked pool builders in Forest Lake post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Frontier Commercial Pool Service (#8), Beds & Borders Landscape Design, Inc. (#21) and Brent Adams Pool & Spa Service, Inc. (#25). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Forest Lake work on weekends?
39 of 79 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Poolwerx Performance Pool & Spa (#1), Sparkle Pool Service Inc. (#2) and Dolphin Pool & Spa (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Forest Lake pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 79 rated pool builders in Forest Lake is 4.7★, with a median of 23 reviews. Poolwerx Performance Pool & Spa has the most, 334 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 Forest Lake count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 79 pool builders serving Forest Lake.
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