60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 243 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in Lakeland, FL (2026)
422 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lakeland: Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa, CR Score 60/100; 4.6★ from 243 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hawkins Service Co., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 422.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Hawkins Service Co., 4,707 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 422 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
422 Lakeland pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 33 are open 24/7, 239 open Saturdays and 105 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 422 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Lakeland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa | 60 | 4.6★ (243) | Lakeland | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Pool Works | 60 | 4.8★ (807) | Auburndale, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Polk County Leak Detection | 59 | 5.0★ (241) | Lakeland | — | — |
| 4 | Jeff's Pools Plus, LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (136) | Medulla, 2 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa | 58 | 4.2★ (263) | Lakeland | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa | 58 | 4.7★ (364) | Valrico, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Hawkins Service Co. | 58 | 4.9★ (4,707) | Tampa, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 8 | Central Florida Pool and Spa | 58 | 4.6★ (727) | Poinciana, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Wahoo Pools - Tampa | 57 | 4.8★ (92) | Riverview, 26 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | The Pool Experts of Apollo Beach | 57 | 4.9★ (150) | Sun City Center, 34 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 422 best pool builders in Lakeland, 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.
#2 Pool Works
Based in Auburndale, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 807 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Lakeland
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Medulla, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Lakeland
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 263 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Valrico, 21 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 364 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Tampa, 25 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,707 Google reviews, the most in Lakeland.
Based in Poinciana, 26 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 727 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Riverview, 26 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Sun City Center, 34 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Bloomingdale, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Egypt Lake-Leto, 38 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,219 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Land O' Lakes, 36 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Citrus Ridge, 26 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 399 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Lakeland
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Keystone, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Bartow, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Bartow, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Riverview, 26 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 268 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Lakeland
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
#21 FS Pool Cage
Based in South Bradenton, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Temple Terrace, 26 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Kissimmee, 31 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#24 BlueLux Pools
Based in Lakeland
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#25 Falpool LLC
Based in Lakeland
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 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 422 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lakeland
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Stop Pool Pros 24, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In Lakeland |
| Andy's Poolside Services Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Been There, Screened That llc. | 4.9★ (41) | In Lakeland |
| Blue Tide Power Washing | 5.0★ (24) | In Lakeland |
| Caribbean Clear Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Davenport Post Pools | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakeland |
| Extreme Pools, Inc. | In Lakeland | |
| Florida Pools Pro | In Lakeland | |
| Hylton Electric LLC | 5.0★ (103) | In Lakeland |
| Iron Roots Land Management, LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Lakeland |
| Jim's Pool Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakeland |
| Lakeland Screens: Lanai & Patio Enclosures, Pool Rescreening Repairs | 5.0★ (9) | In Lakeland |
| LeaKing Pool Leak Detection & Repair | 5.0★ (19) | In Lakeland |
| Neighborhood Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Preferred Materials Inc | 2.9★ (9) | In Lakeland |
| Supreme Coatings | 4.8★ (25) | In Lakeland |
| Tim's Pool Care Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Lakeland |
| Tomlinson Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakeland |
| Top Shelf Pool Services | In Lakeland | |
| Trinity Residential Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
How we ranked Lakeland pool builders
We scored 422 Lakeland 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Lakeland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Lakeland, FL is Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.6★ from 243 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Pool Works (#2) and Polk County Leak Detection (#3) follow. We ranked 422 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Lakeland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 422 pool builders serving Lakeland, FL. 12 of them are based in Lakeland; 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 Lakeland are open 24/7?
33 ranked pool builders in Lakeland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hawkins Service Co. (#7), Wahoo Pools - Tampa (#9) and The Pool Experts of Apollo Beach (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Lakeland work on weekends?
239 of 422 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 105 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa (#1), Pool Works (#2) and Jeff's Pools Plus, LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lakeland pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 422 rated pool builders in Lakeland is 4.8★, with a median of 26 reviews. Hawkins Service Co. has the most, 4,707 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Lakeland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lakeland 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 Lakeland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 422 pool builders serving Lakeland.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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