62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Lawrence, KS (2026)
82 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lawrence: Lawrence Pool Leak Detection & Repair, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 10
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): GoCo Pools, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 82.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Family Leisure Kansas City, 720 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 82 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
82 Lawrence pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 82 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Lawrence at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence Pool Leak Detection & Repair | 62 | 5.0★ (84) | Lawrence | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Family Leisure Kansas City | 58 | 4.1★ (720) | Olathe, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Leisure World Pool & Hearth Inc | 57 | 4.9★ (402) | Kansas City, 37 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Waterfront | 56 | 4.3★ (47) | Lawrence | Sat | — |
| 5 | Werth Water Works | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | Overland Park, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Icon Pools, LLC | 55 | 4.7★ (209) | Belton, 39 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Swims & Sweeps | 55 | 3.8★ (34) | Lawrence | Sat | — |
| 8 | Banks Blue Valley Pool and Spa | 54 | 4.3★ (68) | Overland Park, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Probuilt Pool & Patio | 54 | 4.8★ (105) | Kansas City, 36 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | GoCo Pools | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Overland Park, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
The 82 best pool builders in Lawrence, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Olathe, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 720 Google reviews, the most in Lawrence.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 37 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 402 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Waterfront
Based in Lawrence
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Overland Park, 28 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belton, 39 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 209 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Overland Park, 31 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 36 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 GoCo Pools
Based in Overland Park, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 XLNT Pools
Based in Overland Park, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olathe, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lee's Summit, 39 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Lenexa, 36 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olathe, 26 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ 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 Kansas City, 39 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olathe, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 Pool & Patio Inc
Based in Overland Park, 28 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Overland Park, 28 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shawnee, 26 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Shawnee, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 37 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Soto, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 82 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lawrence
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Blondes and A Pole LLC | 27 mi | |
| Acosta Concrete | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Advanced Construction Innovations LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Alpha Property Preservations LLC | 28 mi | |
| Aquatic Consulting Services of Kansas City | 27 mi | |
| Aristocrat Pools | 26 mi | |
| Fagan Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Frank's Pool Services | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| GroundZero Pools & Spas, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Guerreros Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (15) | In Lawrence |
| Imber Pool & Outdoor - Kansas City | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Kansas City Pool Builders | 25 mi | |
| Legacy Pool Builders, LLC | 26 mi | |
| Overland Park Pool Renovation | 30 mi | |
| Pinnacle Pools & Spas | Kansas City | 11 mi | |
| Pool Pro's | 1.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Pools Scientific | 22 mi | |
| Prairie Wave Pools LLC | 25 mi | |
| Swim Crete | 21 mi | |
| Trinity Aquatics LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
How we ranked Lawrence pool builders
We scored 82 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Lawrence?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Lawrence, KS is Lawrence Pool Leak Detection & Repair with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Family Leisure Kansas City (#2) and Leisure World Pool & Hearth Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 82 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Lawrence?
ContractorsRanked ranks 82 pool builders serving Lawrence, KS. 5 of them are based in Lawrence; 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 Lawrence are open 24/7?
2 ranked pool builders in Lawrence post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is GoCo Pools (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Lawrence work on weekends?
31 of 82 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lawrence Pool Leak Detection & Repair (#1), Family Leisure Kansas City (#2) and Leisure World Pool & Hearth Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lawrence pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 82 rated pool builders in Lawrence is 4.7★, with a median of 17 reviews. Family Leisure Kansas City has the most, 720 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 Lawrence count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lawrence 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 Lawrence
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 82 pool builders serving Lawrence.
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