66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, the most in Imperial.
Best Pool Builders in Imperial, CA (2026)
9 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Imperial: Always Clear Pools, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Desert Oasis Pools & Spa, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 9.
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Most-reviewed: Big Big Pools and Spa Inc., 60 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 9 ranked after Always Clear Pools; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Imperial pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 pool builders in Imperial at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Always Clear Pools | 66 | 5.0★ (73) | El Centro, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Big Big Pools and Spa Inc. | 64 | 5.0★ (60) | Imperial | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Desert Oasis Pools & Spa | 61 | 5.0★ (10) | El Centro, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Imperial pool supplies | 61 | 4.9★ (14) | El Centro, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Pools R Us | 58 | 2.8★ (9) | El Centro, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Iv Pools Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Imperial | — | — |
| 7 | always clear pools | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | El Centro, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Exquisite Pools | 55 | 4.5★ (8) | El Centro, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Sandoval Pools | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Imperial | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 9 best pool builders in Imperial, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Imperial
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in El Centro, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in El Centro, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#5 Pools R Us
Based in El Centro, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#6 Iv Pools Inc
Based in Imperial
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in El Centro, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in El Centro, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Imperial
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pool cleaning service”.
How we ranked Imperial pool builders
We scored 9 Imperial 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 Imperial 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 Imperial: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Imperial?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Imperial, CA is Always Clear Pools with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Big Big Pools and Spa Inc. (#2) and Desert Oasis Pools & Spa (#3) follow. We ranked 9 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Imperial?
ContractorsRanked ranks 9 pool builders serving Imperial, CA. 3 of them are based in Imperial; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Imperial are open 24/7?
2 ranked pool builders in Imperial post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Desert Oasis Pools & Spa (#3) and Pools R Us (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Imperial work on weekends?
7 of 9 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Always Clear Pools (#1), Big Big Pools and Spa Inc. (#2) and Desert Oasis Pools & Spa (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Imperial pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated pool builders in Imperial is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Always Clear Pools has the most, 73 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 Imperial count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Imperial 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 Imperial
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 pool builders serving Imperial.
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