62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 123 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 Hickory, NC (2026)
97 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Hickory: Dockery's Pools and Patios, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 9
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J&R Pools LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 97.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Lake Norman Pool & Spa - Denver, 134 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 97 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
97 Hickory pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 97 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Hickory at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dockery's Pools and Patios | 62 | 5.0★ (123) | Bessemer City, 35 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pool Patch Pro's | 61 | 5.0★ (61) | Newton, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Holiday Pools & Fireside, Inc. | 61 | 4.5★ (104) | Hickory | Sat | — |
| 4 | Pool Life | 61 | 4.8★ (98) | Hickory | — | — |
| 5 | S & H Pools | 61 | 4.7★ (54) | Conover, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Bowman Pools & Spas Inc | 60 | 4.5★ (56) | Hickory | Sat | — |
| 7 | Carolina Pool Builders, Inc. | 60 | 4.1★ (103) | Hickory | Sat | — |
| 8 | Epi Pools & Spas | 59 | 4.9★ (49) | Newton, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | J&R Pools LLC | 58 | 4.6★ (11) | Newton, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 10 | Lake Norman Pool & Spa - Denver | 58 | 4.6★ (134) | Lincolnton, 27 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
The 97 best pool builders in Hickory, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Newton, 15 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Pool Life
Based in Hickory
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 S & H Pools
Based in Conover, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 27 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews, the most in Hickory.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Statesville, 26 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 28 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Pool Patchers
Based in Hickory
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Summertime Pools
Based in Hickory
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 31 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Huntersville, 33 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 CPC Pools
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Cornelius, 31 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 28 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 29 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Shark Pools llc
Based in Statesville, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Fort Mill, 39 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Pool Professors
Based in Mooresville, 29 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 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 97 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Hickory
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aquadoc Pools of Charlotte | 1.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Aquapro Pools LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Avery Pool and Spa | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Blaze PoolScapes | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Innovative Pools Designs Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| N Style Pools & Spas | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| NC Hardscape & Design LLC | 5.0★ (23) | In Hickory |
| Net Positive Pool Services of Statesville, NC | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Piedmont Residential Builder's & Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Pool Professionals of the Piedmont | 4.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Proxima Pools LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| S & S Pools LLC | In Hickory | |
| Shelby Pools | 2.5★ (2) | 32 mi |
| Sierra Design & Development | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Skyline Tree Services | 5 mi | |
| Sonnie's above ground pool installation | 3.5★ (8) | In Hickory |
| Superior Pools | 1.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| The Ultimate Pool, Spa & Oasis | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Universal Pool & Repair | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| ViaPools | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
How we ranked Hickory pool builders
We scored 97 Hickory 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 Hickory 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 Hickory: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Hickory?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Hickory, NC is Dockery's Pools and Patios with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pool Patch Pro's (#2) and Holiday Pools & Fireside, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 97 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Hickory?
ContractorsRanked ranks 97 pool builders serving Hickory, NC. 10 of them are based in Hickory; 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 Hickory are open 24/7?
6 ranked pool builders in Hickory post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Dockery's Pools and Patios (#1), J&R Pools LLC (#9) and Shark Pools llc (#22). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Hickory work on weekends?
51 of 97 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dockery's Pools and Patios (#1), Pool Patch Pro's (#2) and Holiday Pools & Fireside, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hickory pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 97 rated pool builders in Hickory is 4.7★, with a median of 18 reviews. Lake Norman Pool & Spa - Denver has the most, 134 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Hickory count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Hickory 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 Hickory
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 97 pool builders serving Hickory.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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