Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 712 Google reviews, the most in Hernando.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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Best overall in Hernando: Patriot Pool & Spa, CR Score 60/100; 4.6★ from 712 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Coastal Oasis Pools, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 124.
Most-reviewed: Pool Troopers, 485 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 124 ranked after Patriot Pool & Spa; ranked #10.
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124 Hernando pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 52 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 124 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patriot Pool & Spa | 60 | 4.6★ (712) | The Villages, 20 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Coastal Oasis Pools | 59 | 5.0★ (64) | Shady Hills, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Piranha Pool Care LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (153) | Tampa, 36 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Prime Pool Service-Best of The Villages | 59 | 5.0★ (81) | The Villages, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Spa Kingdom Inc | 58 | 4.8★ (412) | Leesburg, 29 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Backyard Pool | 58 | 4.6★ (112) | Beverly Hills, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Sugarmill Woods Pool & Spa | 58 | 5.0★ (200) | Citrus Hills, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa | 58 | 4.5★ (253) | Ocala, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | RED RHINO Leak Detection | 58 | 5.0★ (169) | Spring Hill, 29 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Pool Troopers | 58 | 4.8★ (485) | Spring Hill, 25 mi away | — | Most reviews |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 712 Google reviews, the most in Hernando.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shady Hills, 25 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 36 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Villages, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Leesburg, 29 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 412 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Citrus Hills, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 200 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 27 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 253 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Hill, 29 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Hill, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 485 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Hill, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 257 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Citrus Hills, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 233 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Villages, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leesburg, 30 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Hill, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 16 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Spring Hill, 32 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dade City, 39 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lady Lake, 27 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keystone, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leesburg, 29 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Villages, 22 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lady Lake, 25 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Villages, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#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 124 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Killer Pools, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (20) | In Hernando |
| 27 | Lucaya Pools | 55 | 5.0★ (84) | 26 mi |
| 28 | Family Pool Spa & Billiard Center | 55 | 4.1★ (220) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa | 55 | 4.0★ (191) | 30 mi |
| 30 | Leslie's Pool Supplies | 54 | 3.9★ (64) | 22 mi |
| 31 | Paragon Pools of NCF | 54 | 4.9★ (41) | 27 mi |
| 32 | Trident Pool Solutions | 54 | 4.6★ (109) | 22 mi |
| 33 | Birdsong Pool Services | 54 | 4.0★ (9) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Leslie's Pool Supplies | 54 | 4.0★ (115) | 30 mi |
| 35 | Clark's Pools, Inc. | 54 | 4.6★ (165) | 30 mi |
| 36 | Picture Perfect Pools | 54 | 4.7★ (93) | 40 mi |
| 37 | Mid-Florida Pools Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (27) | 36 mi |
| 38 | Knockout Pool and Spa Care LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (29) | 27 mi |
| 39 | Richie Pools | 53 | 4.8★ (4) | 2 mi |
| 40 | TNT POOLS | 53 | 4.6★ (46) | 29 mi |
| 41 | Southern Serenity Pools | 53 | 4.9★ (49) | 24 mi |
| 42 | HALLOCK POOLS | 53 | 5.0★ (35) | 21 mi |
| 43 | Crystal River Pools | 53 | 4.7★ (30) | 13 mi |
| 44 | Milam Pool And Spa | 53 | 5.0★ (15) | 32 mi |
| 45 | Richie Pools | 53 | 3.6★ (32) | In Hernando |
| 46 | Pool Pros of Pasco | 53 | 4.7★ (91) | 30 mi |
| 47 | Les Wade Interior Pool Services | 53 | 4.6★ (30) | 13 mi |
| 48 | Agua Pools Central Florida | 53 | 5.0★ (20) | 24 mi |
| 49 | Black Pearl Pools LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | 6 mi |
| 50 | Trinity Pools Inc. | 52 | 4.2★ (89) | 31 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aboveground Pool Installers Tampa | 3.5★ (2) | 32 mi |
| Absolute Pool Service & Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| All About Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Aqua Blue Pool Services-Citrus County | 5.0★ (1) | In Hernando |
| Artisan Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Bohannons Leak Detection Repair and Complete Swimming Pool Remodeling | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Citrus Pool Services & Repair Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Cowgill Pools, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Curt's Crystal Clear Pool Services | 3.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Keystone Custom Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Michael Alan Pools | 3.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Ocala Pool Builders, Construction, Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Outback Pools and Spas, LLC. | 1.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Paradise Pool Services | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Paragon Pools of NCF, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Pools & Spa By Debbie Murray | 3.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Quality Pool Services Unlimited Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Rick Lorick Construction Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Summit Highlands Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| T & D Pool & Spa Services Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
We scored 124 Hernando 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 Hernando 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 |