61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in Lake Charles, LA (2026)
12 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lake Charles: Pro Pools LLC, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gator Pools & Spas, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 12.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Achtwoo, 112 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Lake Charles pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Lake Charles at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro Pools LLC | 61 | 4.7★ (57) | Lake Charles | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Sabine Pools, Spas & Furniture | 61 | 4.5★ (59) | Lake Charles | Sat | — |
| 3 | Gator Pools & Spas | 60 | 5.0★ (9) | Lake Charles | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Aquatic Services | 59 | 4.8★ (37) | Lake Charles | — | — |
| 5 | Lagoon Pool Plastering | 58 | 4.8★ (24) | Watauga, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Achtwoo | 57 | 4.8★ (112) | Orange, 33 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Planet Pools | 56 | 3.6★ (16) | Lake Charles | Sat | — |
| 8 | AFFORDABLE POOLS AND SPAS LLC | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | Lake Charles | Sun | — |
| 9 | Crown Pools of Louisiana | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | Lake Charles | — | — |
| 10 | AquaElite Pools | 52 | 4.3★ (6) | Sulphur, 13 mi away | — | — |
The 12 best pool builders in Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Lake Charles
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Lake Charles
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Watauga, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#6 Achtwoo
Based in Orange, 33 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews, the most in Lake Charles.
#7 Planet Pools
Based in Lake Charles
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Lake Charles
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Lake Charles
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#10 AquaElite Pools
Based in Sulphur, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#11 Pool Shak
Based in Orange, 37 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
#12 Cajun Pools
Based in Jennings, 33 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Also serving Lake Charles
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Leak Detection | 1.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Beaumont Pools | 39 mi | |
| Caribbean Poolscapes | 5.0★ (2) | In Lake Charles |
| Cody'sPools | 32 mi | |
| Lake Area Pools | 3.0★ (2) | In Lake Charles |
| Lake Area Pools | In Lake Charles | |
| Lake Charles Pools | In Lake Charles | |
| MY POOL GUY, LLC | In Lake Charles | |
| Pools by C & D - Swimming Pool Builders | Pool Installers, Maintenance and Repair | Pool Dealers | 1.0★ (2) | In Lake Charles |
| Premier Pools & Spas | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake Charles |
| You Just Swim | 1 mi |
How we ranked Lake Charles pool builders
We scored 12 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Lake Charles?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Lake Charles, LA is Pro Pools LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Sabine Pools, Spas & Furniture (#2) and Gator Pools & Spas (#3) follow. We ranked 12 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Lake Charles?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 pool builders serving Lake Charles, LA. 7 of them are based in Lake Charles; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 11 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Lake Charles are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Lake Charles posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Gator Pools & Spas (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Lake Charles work on weekends?
5 of 12 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pro Pools LLC (#1), Sabine Pools, Spas & Furniture (#2) and Gator Pools & Spas (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lake Charles pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated pool builders in Lake Charles is 4.6★, with a median of 15 reviews. Achtwoo has the most, 112 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Lake Charles count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 pool builders serving Lake Charles.
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