60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews, the most in Kinston.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Kinston, NC (2026)
23 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Kinston: Carolina Family Pool & Patio, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.
- 22
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Brooks Home Improvement, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #22 of 23.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Elite Pools Spas & Hardscapes, Inc, 156 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 23 ranked after Carolina Family Pool & Patio; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
23 Kinston pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 23 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Kinston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Family Pool & Patio | 60 | 4.8★ (245) | Goldsboro, 24 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Green To Clean Pool Service | 58 | 4.9★ (59) | Greenville, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Gemini Pools | 58 | 5.0★ (32) | Greenville, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Pool Pro of Greenville | 57 | 4.7★ (62) | Winterville, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Elite Pools Spas & Hardscapes, Inc | 56 | 4.7★ (156) | Greenville, 30 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Blue Crew Pools | 56 | 4.7★ (42) | Albany, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Big Kahuna Pools, Spas, and More Inc. | 54 | 4.3★ (88) | New Bern, 32 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Greenville Pool & Supply | 54 | 3.8★ (71) | Greenville, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | ENC Pool Service | 54 | 5.0★ (16) | Goldsboro, 26 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Pools Patios and Spas LLC | 54 | 4.6★ (99) | Jacksonville, 36 mi away | — | — |
The 23 best pool builders in Kinston, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Greenville, 26 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Gemini Pools
Based in Greenville, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winterville, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 30 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 32 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro, 26 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 36 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winterville, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Pools Unlimited
Based in Washington, 36 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Wilson, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 27 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Goldsboro, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Robinhood Pools
Based in Washington, 35 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 37 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Miracle Pools
Based in Jacksonville, 35 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Washington, 40 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 37 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
Also serving Kinston
11 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 the dem | 36 mi | |
| Backyard Revival Pools | 37 mi | |
| C & S Pool | 3.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Coastal Aquatic Design | 25 mi | |
| Crystalline Pool and Spa Service | 26 mi | |
| MG Pavers Hardscape & Stone III - Brick Paver Patio, Brick Paver | 4.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Pool Enclosures of North Carolina | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Pools Plus | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Rise & Shine Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| S Poopools R Ul LLC | 32 mi | |
| VHM POOL SOLUTIONS LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
How we ranked Kinston pool builders
We scored 23 Kinston 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 Kinston 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 Kinston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Kinston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Kinston, NC is Carolina Family Pool & Patio with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Green To Clean Pool Service (#2) and Gemini Pools (#3) follow. We ranked 23 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Kinston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 23 pool builders serving Kinston, NC. Another 11 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Kinston are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Kinston posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Brooks Home Improvement (#22). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Kinston work on weekends?
12 of 23 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Carolina Family Pool & Patio (#1), Green To Clean Pool Service (#2) and Gemini Pools (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Kinston pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 23 rated pool builders in Kinston is 4.7★, with a median of 19 reviews. Carolina Family Pool & Patio has the most, 245 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Kinston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Kinston 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 Kinston
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 pool builders serving Kinston.
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