59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Highland Park, IL (2026)
151 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Highland Park: Cobalt Pools, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Swim On Pool Service and Repair Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 151.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Hansen's Pool & Spa, 743 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 151 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
151 Highland Park pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 90 open Saturdays and 44 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 151 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Highland Park at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cobalt Pools | 59 | 5.0★ (81) | Buffalo Grove, 3 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Aqua Pool & Spa Pros | 59 | 4.8★ (270) | Lindenhurst, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | The Great Escape Mundelein | 59 | 4.4★ (113) | Mundelein, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Swim On Pool Service and Repair Inc. | 58 | 4.8★ (134) | Bolingbrook, 35 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Hansen's Pool & Spa | 58 | 4.6★ (743) | Kenosha, 29 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | All Seasons Pools & Spas, Inc. | 58 | 4.8★ (697) | Orland Park, 37 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Arvidson Pools & Spas | 58 | 4.5★ (247) | Crystal Lake, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | H & S Swimming Pools | 57 | 4.4★ (68) | Niles, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Arvidson Pools & Spas | 57 | 4.4★ (68) | Palatine, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Lotus Pools | 57 | 4.9★ (137) | Rolling Meadows, 13 mi away | — | — |
The 151 best pool builders in Highland Park, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lindenhurst, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 270 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mundelein, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bolingbrook, 35 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenosha, 29 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 743 Google reviews, the most in Highland Park.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orland Park, 37 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 697 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 26 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatine, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Lotus Pools
Based in Rolling Meadows, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Lake Pools Inc.
Based in Mundelein, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Northlake, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Minit Pools
Based in Northbrook, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 34 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Downers Grove, 32 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Libertyville, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belmont Cragin, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington Heights, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 31 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highwood, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Park, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Northlake, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grayslake, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 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 151 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Specialized Pools | 54 | 5.0★ (15) | 22 mi |
| 27 | AquaOne Pools | 54 | 4.8★ (61) | 17 mi |
| 28 | GM Builders | 54 | 5.0★ (25) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Jimmy’s cleaning services LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 30 | Platinum Pool | 54 | 4.3★ (56) | 7 mi |
| 31 | AsureNet | 54 | 4.8★ (66) | 33 mi |
| 32 | Arvidson Pools & Spas | 54 | 4.4★ (70) | 34 mi |
| 33 | Pool Pros of Chicago, Inc | 54 | 3.7★ (6) | 8 mi |
| 34 | Aqua Blue Pools, Inc. | 54 | 4.5★ (29) | In Highland Park |
| 35 | Geneva Pool Service & Retail Store | 53 | 4.8★ (48) | 33 mi |
| 36 | Pride Pool Service | 53 | 4.0★ (8) | 13 mi |
| 37 | Sunset Pools & Spas | 53 | 4.8★ (32) | 14 mi |
| 38 | Moose Creek Pool and Spa | 53 | 4.8★ (24) | 34 mi |
| 39 | Clay The Pool Guy | 53 | 4.0★ (4) | In Highland Park |
| 40 | Leslie's Pool Supplies | 53 | 4.2★ (92) | 25 mi |
| 41 | Viper Pool Repair & Leaks | 53 | 4.8★ (14) | 38 mi |
| 42 | Aquanuts Swimming Pool Installation | 53 | 4.8★ (21) | 34 mi |
| 43 | Aqua Time Pool Service Inc | 53 | 4.2★ (5) | 3 mi |
| 44 | Stay Cool Pools | 53 | 4.5★ (8) | 10 mi |
| 45 | Heritage Pools Co. | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | 32 mi |
| 46 | Antioch Pools and Spas | 52 | 3.1★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 47 | Pool Dolphins Inc. | 52 | 4.4★ (13) | 26 mi |
| 48 | Pool Duck Swimming pool & Spa | 52 | 3.6★ (47) | 25 mi |
| 49 | North Shore Pool and Spa | 52 | 4.2★ (16) | 5 mi |
| 50 | DeepSplash Pools | 52 | 4.6★ (10) | 27 mi |
Also serving Highland Park
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acqua Life Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Astro Swimming Pool & Spa | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Carefree Pools, Inc. | 2.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Carports Hawaii | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Chicagoland Pool Management | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Citywide Pool & Spa Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Dynasty Pools & More | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Grounds Group | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Highland Park Pools & Supplies | In Highland Park | |
| Jack's Pool Service | 1.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| K&k Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Kaleidoscoped Creations | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Mack Land, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| MHD Builders | 1.0★ (2) | In Highland Park |
| Pool Spa Plaster Masters Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| ProBlue Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Q & Q Pool Tech Support | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| R&J M Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| USA Pools - IL | 3.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Wally Splash Pools | 3.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
How we ranked Highland Park pool builders
We scored 151 Highland Park 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Highland Park?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Highland Park, IL is Cobalt Pools with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Aqua Pool & Spa Pros (#2) and The Great Escape Mundelein (#3) follow. We ranked 151 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Highland Park?
ContractorsRanked ranks 151 pool builders serving Highland Park, IL. 2 of them are based in Highland Park; 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 Highland Park are open 24/7?
15 ranked pool builders in Highland Park post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Swim On Pool Service and Repair Inc. (#4), VIP Swimming Pool Repair (#18) and Aquasol Pools and Spas (#20). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Highland Park work on weekends?
90 of 151 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 44 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cobalt Pools (#1), Aqua Pool & Spa Pros (#2) and The Great Escape Mundelein (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Highland Park pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 151 rated pool builders in Highland Park is 4.6★, with a median of 14 reviews. Hansen's Pool & Spa has the most, 743 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Highland Park count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Highland Park 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 Highland Park
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 151 pool builders serving Highland Park.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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