58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 292 Google reviews, the most in Madisonville.
Best Pool Builders in Madisonville, KY (2026)
9 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Madisonville: Cavanaugh Pool, Spa & Patio, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 292 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Waterdog, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 9.
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Most-reviewed: Venture Pools, 58 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 9 ranked after Cavanaugh Pool, Spa & Patio; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Madisonville pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 pool builders in Madisonville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cavanaugh Pool, Spa & Patio | 58 | 4.8★ (292) | Owensboro, 38 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | The Waterdog | 55 | 4.6★ (10) | Hopkinsville, 27 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Westside Pools | 54 | 5.0★ (28) | Owensboro, 36 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Venture Pools | 53 | 4.3★ (58) | Owensboro, 36 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Calhoun's Pool, Hearth & Patio | 52 | 4.3★ (26) | Hopkinsville, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | CW Pool Solutions - Installs, Repair, & Service in Owensboro, KY | 51 | 4.8★ (17) | Owensboro, 34 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Quality Chemical Co | 49 | 4.2★ (5) | Owensboro, 38 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Sweetwater Pools & Outdoor Living | 48 | 5.0★ (24) | Owensboro, 32 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Integrity Backyard Builds | 45 | 4.7★ (26) | Owensboro, 36 mi away | — | — |
The 9 best pool builders in Madisonville, 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 The Waterdog
Based in Hopkinsville, 27 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Owensboro, 36 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Owensboro, 36 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Hopkinsville, 33 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Owensboro, 34 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Owensboro, 38 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Owensboro, 32 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Owensboro, 36 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews.
How we ranked Madisonville pool builders
We scored 9 Madisonville 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 2, 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 Madisonville 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 Madisonville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Madisonville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Madisonville, KY is Cavanaugh Pool, Spa & Patio with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 292 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. The Waterdog (#2) and Westside Pools (#3) follow. We ranked 9 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
Which pool builders in Madisonville are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Madisonville posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is The Waterdog (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Madisonville work on weekends?
6 of 9 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cavanaugh Pool, Spa & Patio (#1), The Waterdog (#2) and Westside Pools (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Madisonville pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated pool builders in Madisonville is 4.7★, with a median of 26 reviews. Cavanaugh Pool, Spa & Patio has the most, 292 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 Madisonville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Madisonville 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 Madisonville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 pool builders serving Madisonville.
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