64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 243 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 Kingston, ON (2026)
19 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Kingston: Lakeside Home Leisure, CR Score 64/100; 4.7★ from 243 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 11
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Precision Developments LTD, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #11 of 19.
- 2
Most-reviewed: St. Lawrence Pools, Hot Tubs & Fitness, 479 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Kingston pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Kingston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeside Home Leisure | 64 | 4.7★ (243) | Kingston | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | St. Lawrence Pools, Hot Tubs & Fitness | 61 | 4.6★ (479) | Kingston | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Clear Water | 59 | 4.8★ (54) | Kingston | Sat | — |
| 4 | Kingston Quality Pools | Quality Landscape Group | 59 | 4.9★ (48) | Kingston | Sat | — |
| 5 | Total Tech Pools Service and Renovations | 58 | 4.3★ (100) | Kingston | Sat | — |
| 6 | Barnett pools plus | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Thorold, 9 km away | Sat | — |
| 7 | PAYNE'S POOLS KINGSTON | 55 | 4.4★ (45) | Kingston | — | — |
| 8 | Frontenac Pools | 55 | 4.4★ (33) | Kingston | — | — |
| 9 | Aqua Bay Pool and Spa Ltd. | 55 | 3.5★ (73) | Kingston | Sat | — |
| 10 | Shelin Pools Ltd | 54 | 4.1★ (45) | Kingston | — | — |
The 19 best pool builders in Kingston, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Kingston
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 479 Google reviews, the most in Kingston.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Clear Water
Based in Kingston
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thorold, 9 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Kingston
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Shelin Pools Ltd
Based in Kingston
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Napanee, 32 km away
54/100CR 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 Toronto, 11 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#13 Shelin Pools Ltd
Based in Napanee, 38 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Napanee, 38 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Napanee, 42 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Kingston
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Shelin Pools Ltd
Based in Prince Edward, 60 km away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Napanee, 60 km away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Kingston
5 more pool builders within 64 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arc Custom Design & Construction | 4.0★ (8) | In Kingston |
| Baldwin Brothers Hydroseeding | 5.0★ (11) | In Kingston |
| Josh & Sons Plumbing - Kingston Location | 5.0★ (3) | In Kingston |
| Montgomery Pools | 5.0★ (2) | In Kingston |
| Sangers Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Kingston |
How we ranked Kingston pool builders
We scored 19 Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Kingston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Kingston, ON is Lakeside Home Leisure with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.7★ from 243 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. St. Lawrence Pools, Hot Tubs & Fitness (#2) and Clear Water (#3) follow. We ranked 19 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Kingston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 pool builders serving Kingston, ON. 11 of them are based in Kingston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Kingston are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Kingston posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Precision Developments LTD (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Kingston work on weekends?
11 of 19 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lakeside Home Leisure (#1), St. Lawrence Pools, Hot Tubs & Fitness (#2) and Clear Water (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Kingston pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated pool builders in Kingston is 4.5★, with a median of 39 reviews. St. Lawrence Pools, Hot Tubs & Fitness has the most, 479 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 Kingston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Kingston city centre, 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 Kingston
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 pool builders serving Kingston.
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