56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Jacksonville, IL (2026)
12 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Jacksonville: Makin Waves Pool Co, CR Score 56/100; 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: The Pool Center, 103 Google reviews at 3.9★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Jacksonville pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 12 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pool builders in Springfield ranking. See Pool builders in Springfield
Top 10 pool builders in Jacksonville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makin Waves Pool Co | 56 | 4.2★ (16) | Jacksonville | — | Overall |
| 2 | The Pool Center | 55 | 3.9★ (103) | Springfield, 27 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | M & M Pools/Spas | 55 | 4.5★ (53) | Springfield, 30 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Supreme Pool Services | 52 | 4.8★ (38) | Peoria, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Lambert Custom Pools | 52 | 4.0★ (30) | Springfield, 32 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Bollmans Pool & Spa Co | 52 | 4.3★ (39) | Springfield, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Illini Pools | 51 | 4.8★ (25) | Springfield, 31 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Aqualand Pool & Patio | 51 | 3.3★ (24) | Springfield, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Platinum Pools | 49 | 4.9★ (16) | Springfield, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Oasis Inground Pools | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | Springfield, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
The 12 best pool builders in Jacksonville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Springfield, 27 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 103 Google reviews, the most in Jacksonville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 30 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peoria, 36 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Springfield, 32 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 30 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 Illini Pools
Based in Springfield, 31 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 27 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 37 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 33 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Springfield, 32 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Springfield, 31 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Jacksonville pool builders
We scored 12 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Jacksonville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Jacksonville, IL is Makin Waves Pool Co with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews. The Pool Center (#2) and M & M Pools/Spas (#3) follow. We ranked 12 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Jacksonville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 pool builders serving Jacksonville, IL. 1 of them is based in Jacksonville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Jacksonville work on weekends?
4 of 12 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Pool Center (#2), M & M Pools/Spas (#3) and Aqualand Pool & Patio (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Jacksonville pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated pool builders in Jacksonville is 4.3★, with a median of 25 reviews. The Pool Center has the most, 103 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Jacksonville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 pool builders serving Jacksonville.
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