62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 2,882 Google reviews, the most in Hillside.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Hillside, NY (2026)
571 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Hillside: Island Recreational, CR Score 62/100; 4.5★ from 2,882 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wizard of Pools Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 571.
- 14
Most-reviewed: Central Jersey Pools Patio & More, 864 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 571 ranked after Island Recreational; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
571 Hillside pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 38 are open 24/7, 359 open Saturdays and 150 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 571 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pool builders in Queens ranking. See Pool builders in Queens
Top 10 pool builders in Hillside at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Island Recreational | 62 | 4.5★ (2,882) | Massapequa, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Wizard of Pools Inc | 61 | 5.0★ (80) | East Elmhurst, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Lifeguard LI | 61 | 4.9★ (159) | Glen Cove, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Emergency | — |
| 4 | NEPTUNE POOLS AND SPA | 61 | 5.0★ (67) | Long Island City, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Suntek Pools & Spas | 60 | 4.9★ (319) | Farmingdale, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | LEM-US POOLS | 60 | 4.9★ (512) | Hawthorne, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Swimming Pool Repair In ground above ground | 59 | 4.9★ (102) | Hackensack, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Franklin Pool Service | 59 | 4.9★ (61) | Jamaica, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Blueprint Pools and Spa LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (100) | New York City, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Bob the Diver | 58 | 5.0★ (364) | Ronkonkoma, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 571 best pool builders in Hillside, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in East Elmhurst, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Lifeguard LI
Based in Glen Cove, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Long Island City, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Farmingdale, 19 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 319 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 LEM-US POOLS
Based in Hawthorne, 25 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 512 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hackensack, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jamaica, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 New York City, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Bob the Diver
Based in Ronkonkoma, 37 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 364 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Coversafe, Inc.
Based in Little Ferry, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 515 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Aquacade Pools
Based in Hicksville, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 268 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Pool Doctor
Based in East Northport, 27 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 604 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freehold, 40 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 864 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tenafly, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staten Island, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amityville, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Montclair, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellmore, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Staten Island, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marlboro, 37 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 190 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 Bronx, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staten Island, 27 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 541 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livingston, 30 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Sun Pools
Based in Piscataway, 38 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 344 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Hillside pool builders
We scored 571 Hillside 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 Hillside 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 Hillside: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Hillside?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Hillside, NY is Island Recreational with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.5★ from 2,882 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Wizard of Pools Inc (#2) and Lifeguard LI (#3) follow. We ranked 571 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which pool builders in Hillside are open 24/7?
38 ranked pool builders in Hillside post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Wizard of Pools Inc (#2), NEPTUNE POOLS AND SPA (#4) and Swimming Pool Repair In ground above ground (#7). Lifeguard LI (#3) also lists emergency service. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Hillside work on weekends?
359 of 571 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 150 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Island Recreational (#1), Wizard of Pools Inc (#2) and Lifeguard LI (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hillside pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 571 rated pool builders in Hillside is 4.6★, with a median of 22 reviews. Island Recreational has the most, 2,882 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 Hillside count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Hillside 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 Hillside
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 571 pool builders serving Hillside.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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