678 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lake Forest: Saddleback Mountain pool and spa service, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 253 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): PoolGenX, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 678.
Most-reviewed: Inland Empire Hot Spring Spas, 773 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 678 ranked; ranked #4.
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678 Lake Forest pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 59 are open 24/7, 392 open Saturdays and 189 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 678 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saddleback Mountain pool and spa service | 64 | 5.0★ (253) | Rancho Santa Margarita, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | PoolGenX | 63 | 4.8★ (447) | Riverside, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Poolboyzoc | 61 | 5.0★ (72) | Anaheim, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Inland Empire Hot Spring Spas | 61 | 4.9★ (773) | Moreno Valley, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 5 | Pacific Pool Services | 60 | 4.9★ (56) | Rancho Santa Margarita, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | SD Pool Service and Repair | 60 | 5.0★ (49) | Mission Viejo, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Superior pool repairs | 59 | 5.0★ (56) | Murrieta, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Flow State Pool Service | 59 | 5.0★ (47) | Mission Viejo, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Step Into Liquid, Inc. | 59 | 5.0★ (43) | San Clemente, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | South OC Pools Service and Repairs | 59 | 4.8★ (86) | Mission Viejo, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Lake Forest
Based in Rancho Santa Margarita, 5 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 253 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverside, 23 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 447 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anaheim, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moreno Valley, 35 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 773 Google reviews, the most in Lake Forest.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rancho Santa Margarita, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mission Viejo, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrieta, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mission Viejo, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Clemente, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mission Viejo, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Costa Mesa, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington Beach, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Irvine, 2 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Laguna Niguel, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 East Los Angeles, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moreno Valley, 20 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Irvine, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Murrieta, 29 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 224 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ladera Ranch, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temecula, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 34 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Upland, 31 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coto De Caza, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mission Viejo, 3 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anaheim, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 678 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aquanetic Pools and Spas | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| California 777 Pool Fiberglass | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Crystal Blue Pool | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Crystal Cove Pools & Spas | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake Forest |
| Dr. Pool Service & Repair | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Endless Summer Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Eternal Water Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Executive Pool & Spa | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Felix Pool Services | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Granelli’s Pool & Spa | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Montierth Pool and Spa Services | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| OceanScape Design Inc. | In Lake Forest | |
| Orange County Pool Inspection | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Patriot Pool and Spa | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Polar Pool & Spa Services | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Pool Inspection reports and Pool Equipment installation Orange County | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Sapphire Pool & Spa Construction | 3.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| South County Pool Service Techs | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Swan Pools - Orange County | In Lake Forest | |
| Westmod - Orange County | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
We scored 678 Lake Forest 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 2, 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 Forest 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 |