60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 233 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 Independence, KY (2026)
88 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Independence: Mid-American Gunite Pools, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 233 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Cincinnati Pool and Patio, 371 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 88 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
88 Independence pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 88 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pool builders in Florence ranking. See Pool builders in Florence
Top 10 pool builders in Independence at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mid-American Gunite Pools | 60 | 4.8★ (233) | Erlanger, 6 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Cincinnati Pool Divers | 60 | 4.9★ (157) | Norwood, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Cincinnati Pool and Patio | 59 | 4.5★ (371) | Cincinnati, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Eastgate Pools & Spas | 58 | 3.9★ (315) | Cincinnati, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Aquamarine Pool Co. Inc. | 57 | 4.4★ (104) | Loveland, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Lipps Pool & Spa | 57 | 3.7★ (177) | Florence, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Advanced Spas And Pools | 57 | 4.7★ (144) | Cincinnati, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Swimming Pool Innovations LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (29) | Taylor Mill, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Passion Pools | 57 | 4.9★ (35) | Independence | — | — |
| 10 | Ohio Pool Restoration | 56 | 4.8★ (121) | Summerside, 19 mi away | — | — |
The 88 best pool builders in Independence, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Norwood, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 371 Google reviews, the most in Independence.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 315 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loveland, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Cincinnati, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Taylor Mill, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Independence
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Summerside, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland Heights, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 38 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Landen, 31 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Mason, 30 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Wardway Fuels
Based in Cincinnati, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Thomas, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#17 Shehan Pools
Based in Florence, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Cover Care, LLC
Based in Cincinnati, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Aladdin Pools
Based in Independence
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Cincinnati, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Big Proper
Based in Goshen, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 G2 Homescapes
Based in Harrison, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Independence pool builders
We scored 88 Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Independence?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Independence, KY is Mid-American Gunite Pools with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 233 Google reviews. Cincinnati Pool Divers (#2) and Cincinnati Pool and Patio (#3) follow. We ranked 88 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Independence?
ContractorsRanked ranks 88 pool builders serving Independence, KY. 2 of them are based in Independence; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Independence are open 24/7?
5 ranked pool builders in Independence post 24/7 hours. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Independence work on weekends?
46 of 88 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cincinnati Pool Divers (#2), Cincinnati Pool and Patio (#3) and Eastgate Pools & Spas (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Independence pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 88 rated pool builders in Independence is 4.5★, with a median of 21 reviews. Cincinnati Pool and Patio has the most, 371 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Independence count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Independence 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 Independence
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 88 pool builders serving Independence.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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