61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 224 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 Gainesville, GA (2026)
228 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Gainesville: Gateway Exteriors, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 224 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sheets Pool Care, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 228.
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Most-reviewed: Good Boy Pool Service, 369 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 228 ranked; ranked #16.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
228 Gainesville pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 105 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 228 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Gainesville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gateway Exteriors | 61 | 4.9★ (224) | Lawrenceville, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Howorth Pools Inc . | 61 | 4.5★ (73) | Gainesville | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Sheets Pool Care | 60 | 5.0★ (30) | Gainesville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Sunset Pool Solutions | 60 | 5.0★ (45) | Gainesville | Sat | — |
| 5 | Horizon Pools | 59 | 4.9★ (81) | Dahlonega, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | American Lifestyle Pools | 59 | 5.0★ (81) | Braselton, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Georgian Landscape Design | 59 | 4.8★ (175) | Alpharetta, 26 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | BYOB Pool Co. | 58 | 5.0★ (74) | Lawrenceville, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Good Boy Pool Services | 58 | 4.9★ (179) | Alpharetta, 31 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | DiGi Pools | 58 | 4.8★ (17) | Sugar Hill, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 228 best pool builders in Gainesville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Gainesville
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dahlonega, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Braselton, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alpharetta, 26 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Lawrenceville, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alpharetta, 31 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 DiGi Pools
Based in Sugar Hill, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Impressive Pools
Based in Gainesville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Flowery Branch, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cumming, 25 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cumming, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Commerce, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 221 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 37 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 369 Google reviews, the most in Gainesville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buford, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Aqua Clean Pool
Based in Cumming, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Paradise Pools
Based in Peachtree Corners, 1 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buford, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cumming, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Milton Pools
Based in Milton, 32 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Home Pools
Based in Canton, 34 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buford, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Sun Fun Pools
Based in Alpharetta, 32 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 77 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 228 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adonis best of pool service | 5.0★ (27) | In Gainesville |
| AJ FENCE LLC | 4.9★ (38) | In Gainesville |
| Ash Creek Construction L.L.C | 5.0★ (37) | In Gainesville |
| Avery Ridge by Centex | 4.8★ (22) | In Gainesville |
| Discount Fence Georgia | 4.8★ (21) | In Gainesville |
| Gainesville Argo Total Electrical | 4.9★ (212) | In Gainesville |
| GPLUS SERVICES PRESSURE WASHING | 4.7★ (20) | In Gainesville |
| Hardscape Pros | 4.6★ (89) | In Gainesville |
| Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling | 4.9★ (194) | In Gainesville |
| Lowe's Home Improvement | 4.1★ (1,723) | In Gainesville |
| Massey Services Pest Control | 4.9★ (131) | In Gainesville |
| Oconee Painting Gainesville | 4.9★ (113) | In Gainesville |
| Pure Protection Restorations | 5.0★ (106) | In Gainesville |
| Razor Sharp Lawn and Landscape | 4.9★ (69) | In Gainesville |
| Redline Pressure Washing & Landscape Lighting | 5.0★ (130) | In Gainesville |
| Remedy Plumbing | 4.9★ (57) | In Gainesville |
| Schmitt Waterproofing | 4.8★ (142) | In Gainesville |
| Shane Karrigan Electrical | 4.9★ (76) | In Gainesville |
| Skyline Contracting | 5.0★ (196) | In Gainesville |
| Tri-State Waterproofing | 4.7★ (145) | In Gainesville |
How we ranked Gainesville pool builders
We scored 228 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 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 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, GA is Gateway Exteriors with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 224 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Howorth Pools Inc . (#2) and Sheets Pool Care (#3) follow. We ranked 228 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Gainesville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 228 pool builders serving Gainesville, GA. 6 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?
17 ranked pool builders in Gainesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sheets Pool Care (#3), Georgian Landscape Design (#7) and DiGi Pools (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Gainesville work on weekends?
105 of 228 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gateway Exteriors (#1), Howorth Pools Inc . (#2) and Sheets Pool Care (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gainesville pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 228 rated pool builders in Gainesville is 4.7★, with a median of 21 reviews. Good Boy Pool Service has the most, 369 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 228 pool builders serving Gainesville.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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