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Best Pool Builders in Isla Vista, CA (2026)

26 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Isla Vista: Pure Aquatic Solutions, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Poolman Santa Barbara, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 26.

  3. 13

    Most-reviewed: Vision Landscape & Construction, 51 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #13.

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26 Isla Vista pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 26 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Pool builders in Santa Barbara ranking. See Pool builders in Santa Barbara

Top 10 pool builders in Isla Vista at a glance

Top 10 pool builders in Isla Vista at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Pure Aquatic Solutions644.9★ (42)Santa Barbara, 10 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Aqua Pool Company624.4★ (49)Santa Barbara, 8 mi away——
3Mr. Poolman Santa Barbara614.7★ (14)Goleta, 9 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Rincon Pools and Consulting605.0★ (18)Santa Barbara, 23 mi away24/7—
5Everclear Pools, Inc.595.0★ (17)Santa Barbara, 7 mi awaySat—
6Gordon & Grant Hot Tubs and Spas584.6★ (32)Santa Barbara, 10 mi away——
7Santa Barbara Spas & Pool Service574.6★ (14)Santa Barbara, 10 mi awaySat—
8Pacific Pool Services, Inc.544.3★ (6)Goleta, 2 mi away——
9Puddle Pool Services545.0★ (8)Goleta, 35 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Crystal Clear Pools545.0★ (5)Santa Barbara, 7 mi away——

The 26 best pool builders in Isla Vista, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Isla Vista

    #1 Pure Aquatic Solutions

    Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
    View profile for Pure Aquatic Solutions(805) 448-3288

  2. #2 Aqua Pool Company

    Based in Santa Barbara, 8 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews
    Address
    315 Meigs Rd Ste. A314, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    View profile for Aqua Pool Company

  5. #5 Everclear Pools, Inc.

    Based in Santa Barbara, 7 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Everclear Pools, Inc.(805) 708-1171

  6. #6 Gordon & Grant Hot Tubs and Spas

    Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–4 PM · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    628 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    View profile for Gordon & Grant Hot Tubs and Spas(805) 963-5353

  8. #8 Pacific Pool Services, Inc.

    Based in Goleta, 2 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5880 Hollister Ave Suite A, Goleta, CA 93117
    View profile for Pacific Pool Services, Inc.(805) 968-2401

  9. #9 Puddle Pool Services

    Based in Goleta, 35 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    View profile for Puddle Pool Services(805) 979-7369

  10. #10 Crystal Clear Pools

    Based in Santa Barbara, 7 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3734 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    View profile for Crystal Clear Pools(805) 403-4598

  11. #11 Perfect Pools Inc

    Based in Santa Barbara, 8 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Santa Barbara, CA 93121
    View profile for Perfect Pools Inc(805) 896-6886

  14. #14 Coastal Pools and Spas

    Based in Ventura, 26 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Coastal Pools and Spas(805) 901-7989

  15. #15 Gills Pool Service and Repair

    Based in Rancho Penasquitos, 31 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    View profile for Gills Pool Service and Repair(858) 735-4572

  16. #16 Macaluso Pools

    Based in Goleta, 3 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    345 Rutherford St, Goleta, CA 93117
    View profile for Macaluso Pools(805) 681-9559

  17. #17 Prestige Pool & Spa Inc

    Based in Goleta, 9 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Prestige Pool & Spa Inc(805) 455-3510

  18. #18 CoverPro

    Based in Ventura, 37 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3637 Arundell Cir, Ventura, CA 93003
    View profile for CoverPro(805) 646-4232

  19. #19 Aloha Pools & Spa

    Based in Ventura, 39 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2889 Bunsen Ave Ste h, Ventura, CA 93003
    View profile for Aloha Pools & Spa(805) 701-4550

  20. #20 J And B Pool Care

    Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for J And B Pool Care(805) 637-1700

  21. #21 Plaster Masters

    Based in Temecula, 38 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Plaster Masters(760) 807-7665

  24. #24 Giles Pool and Spa, Inc

    Based in Ventura, 39 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2481 Grand Ave #5018, Ventura, CA 93003
    View profile for Giles Pool and Spa, Inc(805) 535-6624

How we ranked Isla Vista pool builders

We scored 26 Isla Vista 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Isla Vista data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Pool builders in Isla Vista: frequently asked questions

Who is the best pool builder in Isla Vista?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Isla Vista, CA is Pure Aquatic Solutions with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Aqua Pool Company (#2) and Mr. Poolman Santa Barbara (#3) follow. We ranked 26 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many pool builders are there in Isla Vista?

ContractorsRanked ranks 26 pool builders serving Isla Vista, CA. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which pool builders in Isla Vista are open 24/7?

2 ranked pool builders in Isla Vista post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mr. Poolman Santa Barbara (#3) and Rincon Pools and Consulting (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which pool builders in Isla Vista work on weekends?

8 of 26 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pure Aquatic Solutions (#1), Mr. Poolman Santa Barbara (#3) and Rincon Pools and Consulting (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Isla Vista pool builders have?

The median Google rating among 26 rated pool builders in Isla Vista is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Vision Landscape & Construction has the most, 51 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Isla Vista count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Isla Vista 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 Isla Vista

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 pool builders serving Isla Vista.

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