65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 285 Google reviews, the most in Madison.
Best Pool Builders in Madison, WI (2026)
21 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Madison: Bachmann Pools, Spas & Saunas, CR Score 65/100; 4.7★ from 285 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: Nelson's HomeTowne Recreation, 220 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 21 ranked after Bachmann Pools, Spas & Saunas; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Madison pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Madison at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachmann Pools, Spas & Saunas | 65 | 4.7★ (285) | Madison | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Patio Pleasures Pools & Spas | 62 | 4.8★ (181) | Madison | Sat | — |
| 3 | Patio Pleasures Pools & Spas | 60 | 4.8★ (183) | Sun Prairie, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Recreational Concepts Inc | 56 | 4.0★ (137) | Oregon, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Nelson's HomeTowne Recreation | 56 | 4.2★ (220) | Janesville, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 6 | New Wave Pools, | 56 | 4.1★ (39) | Sun Prairie, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Sonco Pools and Spas | 55 | 5.0★ (14) | Madison | Sat | — |
| 8 | Water Works Pool & Spa Service | 54 | 4.4★ (27) | Madison | — | — |
| 9 | Farwell Pools & Spas | 53 | 3.9★ (27) | Madison | — | — |
| 10 | Malibu Pools | 51 | 4.3★ (12) | Middleton, 7 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 21 best pool builders in Madison, 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.
Based in Madison
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Sun Prairie, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Oregon, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Janesville, 32 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Sun Prairie, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Madison
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Madison
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Madison
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#10 Malibu Pools
Based in Middleton, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Cottage Grove, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews.
Based in Sun Prairie, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Sun Prairie, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Watertown, 39 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Beaver Dam, 36 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Middleton, 6 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Verona, 9 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based in Janesville, 28 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based in Janesville, 31 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Fort Atkinson, 33 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#21 Trager LLC
Based in Baraboo, 36 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 30 Google reviews.
Also serving Madison
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Service Specialists | 4 mi | |
| Hodel Fencing LLC | 5.0★ (19) | In Madison |
| Madison Pool Services LLC | 11 mi | |
| Midwest Pool UV Systems Inc | 6 mi | |
| Pools and Liners Plus | 39 mi | |
| Quality Pool & Spa Service LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Roenneburg Pool Services | 34 mi | |
| The Home Depot | 4.0★ (1,919) | In Madison |
How we ranked Madison pool builders
We scored 21 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Madison?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Madison, WI is Bachmann Pools, Spas & Saunas with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.7★ from 285 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Patio Pleasures Pools & Spas (#2) and Patio Pleasures Pools & Spas (#3) follow. We ranked 21 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Madison?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 pool builders serving Madison, WI. 5 of them are based in Madison; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 8 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Madison work on weekends?
10 of 21 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bachmann Pools, Spas & Saunas (#1), Patio Pleasures Pools & Spas (#2) and Patio Pleasures Pools & Spas (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Madison pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated pool builders in Madison is 4.3★, with a median of 30 reviews. Bachmann Pools, Spas & Saunas has the most, 285 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Madison count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Madison 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 Madison
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 pool builders serving Madison.
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