63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 645 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 Hamilton, ON (2026)
298 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Hamilton: The Pool Shoppe, CR Score 63/100; 4.4★ from 645 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 10
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Smart Pools, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 298.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Pioneer Family Pools and Spas, 565 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 298 ranked after The Pool Shoppe; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
298 Hamilton pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 176 open Saturdays and 91 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 298 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Hamilton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pool Shoppe | 63 | 4.4★ (645) | Hamilton | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Pioneer Family Pools & Spas | 63 | 4.4★ (500) | Hamilton | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Buds Spas & Pools | 61 | 4.4★ (390) | Ancaster, 10 km away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Pioneer Family Pools and Spas | 61 | 4.3★ (565) | Burlington, 14 km away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 5 | Mirage Pool and Spa | 61 | 4.6★ (478) | Burlington, 16 km away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Premier Pool Group | 60 | 4.9★ (229) | Mississauga, 41 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Lakeshore Pools and Hot Tubs | 60 | 4.9★ (280) | Mississauga, 41 km away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Puddle Pool Services | 60 | 4.8★ (38) | Hamilton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Blue Pools | 59 | 5.0★ (85) | Burlington, 10 km away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Smart Pools | 59 | 4.5★ (43) | Burlington, 12 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
The 298 best pool builders in Hamilton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hamilton
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 500 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ancaster, 10 km away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 390 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 14 km away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 565 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 16 km away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 478 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mississauga, 41 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mississauga, 41 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 280 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Blue Pools
Based in Burlington, 10 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Smart Pools
Based in Burlington, 12 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakville, 28 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 362 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Stingray Pools
Based in Oakville, 29 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakville, 33 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakville, 22 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Swimshine Pools
Based in Oakville, 25 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#17 Pool Guy ON
Based in Burlington, 13 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Impeccable Pools
Based in Hamilton
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Pool Ninjas
Based in Oakville, 25 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brantford, 32 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 338 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Poolin' Around
Based in Burlington, 8 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 FINN POOLS
Based in Hamilton
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 45 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brant, 23 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Brantford, 22 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
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 298 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Hamilton
20 more pool builders within 64 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Timber Co | 5.0★ (3) | In Hamilton |
| Delta Plumbers Hamilton | 4.7★ (169) | In Hamilton |
| DRBS | 5.0★ (4) | In Hamilton |
| Elemental Pools Oakville | 1.0★ (2) | 20 km |
| Family Comfort | 3.0★ (2) | In Hamilton |
| Hamilton Dreamscaping | 5.0★ (3) | In Hamilton |
| Hamilton Landscaping - North Stone Landscaping | In Hamilton | |
| Hamilton Pool & Spa | In Hamilton | |
| Honey Pool & Home | 5.0★ (2) | In Hamilton |
| J I Pools + | 5.0★ (2) | 31 km |
| JT Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | In Hamilton |
| luxury Mechanical | In Hamilton | |
| M D Pools and Spa Inc. | In Hamilton | |
| Mr. Splash Plumbing of Hamilton | In Hamilton | |
| S & S Pool Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Hamilton |
| Superior Stone Landscape Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 21 km |
| Tarrascape Innovation | In Hamilton | |
| The Fence Guy | 4.7★ (349) | In Hamilton |
| Umbrella Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In Hamilton |
| Waterboy Pools | In Hamilton |
How we ranked Hamilton pool builders
We scored 298 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Hamilton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Hamilton, ON is The Pool Shoppe with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.4★ from 645 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Pioneer Family Pools & Spas (#2) and Buds Spas & Pools (#3) follow. We ranked 298 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Hamilton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 298 pool builders serving Hamilton, ON. 15 of them are based in Hamilton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Hamilton are open 24/7?
21 ranked pool builders in Hamilton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Smart Pools (#10) and Cedar Springs Water Haulage Inc. (#24). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Hamilton work on weekends?
176 of 298 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 91 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Pool Shoppe (#1), Pioneer Family Pools & Spas (#2) and Buds Spas & Pools (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hamilton pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 298 rated pool builders in Hamilton is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. The Pool Shoppe has the most, 645 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 Hamilton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Hamilton city centre, 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 Hamilton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 298 pool builders serving Hamilton.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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