Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 507 Google reviews, the most in Machesney Park.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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Best overall in Machesney Park: Wolter Pools & Spas, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 507 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gator's Pool Service LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 42.
Most-reviewed: Arvidson Pools & Spas, 247 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 42 ranked after Wolter Pools & Spas; ranked #9.
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42 Machesney Park pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 42 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolter Pools & Spas | 62 | 4.9★ (507) | Beloit, 15 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Sonco Pools & Spas | 60 | 4.7★ (131) | Machesney Park | Sat | — |
| 3 | Rockford Pool & Spa | 60 | 4.6★ (126) | Loves Park, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Hot Tub Tony'z | 57 | 4.1★ (106) | Loves Park, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Make A Splash Pools & Spas | 57 | 4.9★ (29) | Rockford, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Oasis Pool Water | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | South Beloit, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Nelson's HomeTowne Recreation | 57 | 4.2★ (220) | Janesville, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | H2O Express - Bulk Water Delivery | 56 | 4.9★ (77) | Freeport, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Arvidson Pools & Spas | 56 | 4.5★ (247) | Crystal Lake, 39 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 10 | The Spa Shop | 56 | 4.9★ (73) | Belvidere, 13 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 507 Google reviews, the most in Machesney Park.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Machesney Park
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park, 1 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park, 2 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 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 South Beloit, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Janesville, 26 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Freeport, 29 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 39 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belvidere, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park, 2 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Machesney Park
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roscoe, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampshire, 35 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 29 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 36 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 38 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 86 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 39 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 33 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Genoa, 27 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sycamore, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
We scored 42 Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park 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 |