57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 184 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Lincoln, IL (2026)
33 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lincoln: The Great Escape Bloomington, CR Score 57/100; 4.2★ from 184 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: San Juan Pools & Spas, 195 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
33 Lincoln pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 33 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Lincoln at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Great Escape Bloomington | 57 | 4.2★ (184) | Bloomington, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | San Juan Pools & Spas | 56 | 4.6★ (195) | Pekin, 32 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Waterscape Pool Service | 54 | 3.8★ (37) | Bloomington, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | M & M Pools/Spas | 54 | 4.5★ (53) | Springfield, 29 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | The Pool Center | 53 | 3.9★ (103) | Springfield, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Supreme Pool Services | 52 | 4.8★ (38) | Peoria, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Family Home & Patio | 52 | 4.3★ (34) | Decatur, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Deano's Pool and Spa | 52 | 4.8★ (45) | Peoria, 27 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | J.B. Nuyen Water Hauling & Pool | 52 | 3.6★ (96) | Aurora, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Legacy Backyards Corporation | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | Lincoln | — | — |
The 33 best pool builders in Lincoln, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Pekin, 32 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 195 Google reviews, the most in Lincoln.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 29 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 33 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peoria, 30 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Decatur, 27 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Peoria, 27 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 29 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln
52/100CR 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.
Based in Springfield, 27 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morton, 32 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 29 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Illini Pools
Based in Springfield, 26 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Bloomington, 34 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Bloomington, 29 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Epic Pools
Based in East Peoria, 39 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Morton, 34 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 30 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 29 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 29 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, 40 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Springfield, 33 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Platinum Pools
Based in Springfield, 36 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Spring Fresh
Based in Decatur, 27 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 33 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Regal Pools & Spas, Inc | 48 | 4.2★ (10) | 29 mi |
| 27 | Oasis Inground Pools | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | 30 mi |
| 28 | Springfield Fiberglass Pools | 47 | 4.3★ (6) | 28 mi |
| 29 | Marchri Inc | 47 | 4.8★ (4) | 29 mi |
| 30 | H2O Express - Bulk Water Delivery | 46 | 4.0★ (4) | 29 mi |
| 31 | Knob Hill Landscape Co. | 43 | 4.3★ (11) | 26 mi |
| 32 | Schubach Services LLC | 41 | 5.0★ (8) | 34 mi |
| 33 | Cothren's Custom Hardscapes | 39 | 5.0★ (3) | 34 mi |
Also serving Lincoln
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Central Pools LLC | 11 mi | |
| Dave Munson Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Dc pool service | 11 mi | |
| JDH Pool & Spa | 12 mi | |
| Knob Hill Landscape Co. | 4.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Mid-America Pool Renovation, Inc. | 29 mi | |
| Oasis Pools | 11 mi | |
| OceanBlue Pool Contractors | 29 mi | |
| Quik-n-EZ Pool Creations | 2.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Tallgrass Pools | 34 mi | |
| TrinityPools,Spas&Renovations | 29 mi | |
| Viper Services-Plumbing-Leak Detection-Pool Repairs | 3.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Viper Services-Plumbing-Leak Detection-Pool Repairs | 24 mi |
How we ranked Lincoln pool builders
We scored 33 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Lincoln?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Lincoln, IL is The Great Escape Bloomington with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.2★ from 184 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. San Juan Pools & Spas (#2) and Waterscape Pool Service (#3) follow. We ranked 33 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Lincoln?
ContractorsRanked ranks 33 pool builders serving Lincoln, IL. 1 of them is based in Lincoln; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Lincoln work on weekends?
14 of 33 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Great Escape Bloomington (#1), Waterscape Pool Service (#3) and M & M Pools/Spas (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lincoln pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 33 rated pool builders in Lincoln is 4.5★, with a median of 25 reviews. San Juan Pools & Spas has the most, 195 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 Lincoln count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lincoln 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 Lincoln
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 33 pool builders serving Lincoln.
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