62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 230 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in Kettering, OH (2026)
109 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Kettering: Knickerbocker Pools and Spas, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 230 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5:30 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Poolside Water Hauling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 109.
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Most-reviewed: Knickerbocker Pools and Spas, 496 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 109 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
109 Kettering pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 63 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 109 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Kettering at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knickerbocker Pools and Spas | 62 | 4.8★ (230) | Dayton, 3 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Knickerbocker Pools and Spas | 62 | 4.7★ (496) | Xenia, 13 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Knickerbocker Pools and Spas | 61 | 4.8★ (233) | Beavercreek, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Superior Pool and Spas | 61 | 4.8★ (235) | Miamisburg, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Buffed Up LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (56) | Beavercreek, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Poolside Water Hauling | 61 | 5.0★ (65) | Springfield, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Advanced Spas & Pools | 60 | 4.7★ (335) | Franklin, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Knickerbocker Pools and Spas | 59 | 4.8★ (332) | Springfield, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Water on Wheels llc | 59 | 5.0★ (21) | Dayton, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Knickerbocker Pools & Spas | 59 | 4.7★ (292) | Tipp City, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
The 109 best pool builders in Kettering, 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 Xenia, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 496 Google reviews, the most in Kettering.
Based in Beavercreek, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 233 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Miamisburg, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Beavercreek, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Springfield, 20 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Franklin, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 335 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Springfield, 24 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 332 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Dayton, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Tipp City, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Beavercreek, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Huber Heights, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#13 Heatwave Pools
Based in Dayton, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 191 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Middletown, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in New Haven, 26 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Dayton, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Cincinnati, 32 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 371 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Landen, 26 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Xenia, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Mason, 26 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Norwood, 38 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Kettering
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#23 MVP Pools
Based in Centerville, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#24 Pool Leak Pro
Based in Forestville, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Cincinnati, 31 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Pool builders ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 109 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Kettering
20 more pool builders within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All About Pools LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| All Star Pools LLC | 9 mi | |
| Allure Pools & Spas | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| AMAZING POOLS | 4.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Atomic Aquatics | 15 mi | |
| Cincy Pool Service | 1.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Clearwater Pool Painting llc | In Kettering | |
| Dave's Liner Installation | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Dayton Pool Management | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| DK Powerwashing and Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Kettering |
| Holtreys Pool Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Kesling Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Oasis Pool Pros, LLC | 11 mi | |
| Paradise Pool Services | 1.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Perrydise Pools & Spa | 5.0★ (2) | In Kettering |
| RW&J Company LLC | 14 mi | |
| Summertime Pools LLC | 3 mi | |
| Superior Pools | 4.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| The Falvey Group | 9 mi | |
| Vintage Painting Company LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Kettering |
How we ranked Kettering pool builders
We scored 109 Kettering 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 Kettering 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 Kettering: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Kettering?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Kettering, OH is Knickerbocker Pools and Spas with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 230 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5:30 PM. Knickerbocker Pools and Spas (#2) and Knickerbocker Pools and Spas (#3) follow. We ranked 109 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Kettering?
ContractorsRanked ranks 109 pool builders serving Kettering, OH. 1 of them is based in Kettering; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Kettering are open 24/7?
7 ranked pool builders in Kettering post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Poolside Water Hauling (#6), Water on Wheels llc (#9) and Advanced Backyard Solutions (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Kettering work on weekends?
63 of 109 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Knickerbocker Pools and Spas (#1), Knickerbocker Pools and Spas (#2) and Knickerbocker Pools and Spas (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Kettering pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 109 rated pool builders in Kettering is 4.7★, with a median of 21 reviews. Knickerbocker Pools and Spas has the most, 496 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 Kettering count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Kettering 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 Kettering
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 109 pool builders serving Kettering.
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