62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in Gainesville, FL (2026)
47 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Gainesville: Swim State Pool Service, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hyperion Pools, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 47.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa, 253 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
47 Gainesville pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 47 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Gainesville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swim State Pool Service | 62 | 4.9★ (63) | Gainesville | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Florida Leisure Pool & Spa | 61 | 4.7★ (196) | Gainesville | — | — |
| 3 | Padgett's Pool Plastering Inc | 59 | 4.6★ (27) | Gainesville | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa | 59 | 4.5★ (253) | Ocala, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 5 | Hyperion Pools | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Gainesville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa | 56 | 4.2★ (143) | Ocala, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Fun State Pool Service | 56 | 4.6★ (33) | Gainesville | — | — |
| 8 | Selenity Pools | 55 | 5.0★ (19) | Gainesville | — | — |
| 9 | Southern Escapes LLC | 54 | 4.3★ (23) | Gainesville | — | — |
| 10 | Outback Pools FL | 54 | 4.8★ (126) | Ocala, 36 mi away | — | — |
The 47 best pool builders in Gainesville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Gainesville
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Gainesville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Ocala, 34 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 253 Google reviews, the most in Gainesville.
Based in Gainesville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Ocala, 34 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Gainesville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Gainesville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Gainesville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#10 Outback Pools FL
Based in Ocala, 36 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#11 Lucaya Pools
Based in Bellview, 36 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Gainesville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Gainesville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Gainesville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Gainesville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Gainesville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 136 Google reviews.
#17 TNT POOLS
Based in Ocala, 33 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Ocala, 35 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Newberry, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Palatka, 38 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Newberry, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Gainesville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based in Alachua, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Ocala, 32 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Ocala, 34 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
All 47 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Gainesville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Florida Paver Sealing | In Gainesville | |
| Aquatic Dimensions Inc | 3.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Aquatic Maintenance Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Gainesville |
| Backyard Pool and Spa Gainesville Fl Specialists | 5.0★ (2) | In Gainesville |
| Citrus Pool Services & Repair Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Clear Built Pools | 34 mi | |
| Clearwater Pools Of FL Gainesville FL | In Gainesville | |
| Curt's Crystal Clear Pool Services | 3.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Gainesville Pool Renovators | 5.0★ (2) | In Gainesville |
| Gator Pool Services | In Gainesville | |
| Great White Pools Inc | 29 mi | |
| Lasting Summers Pool Management | 5.0★ (1) | In Gainesville |
| Michael Alan Pools | 3.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| mike folsom pools plus llc | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Pools & More | 5.0★ (1) | In Gainesville |
| Quality New Pool Construction | 33 mi | |
| Rick Lorick Construction Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| S P Cronin Enterprises, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Steve's Pool Services | In Gainesville | |
| Thursby Pools | 3.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
How we ranked Gainesville pool builders
We scored 47 Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Gainesville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Gainesville, FL is Swim State Pool Service with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Florida Leisure Pool & Spa (#2) and Padgett's Pool Plastering Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 47 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Gainesville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 47 pool builders serving Gainesville, FL. 16 of them are based in Gainesville; 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 Gainesville are open 24/7?
3 ranked pool builders in Gainesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Hyperion Pools (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Gainesville work on weekends?
20 of 47 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Swim State Pool Service (#1), Padgett's Pool Plastering Inc (#3) and Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gainesville pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 47 rated pool builders in Gainesville is 4.6★, with a median of 19 reviews. Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa has the most, 253 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Gainesville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Gainesville 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 Gainesville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 47 pool builders serving Gainesville.
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