61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 109 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 Merced, CA (2026)
43 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Merced: Best Pro Pool Inc, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J&J POOL SERVICE, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 43.
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Most-reviewed: Leslie's Pool Supplies, 124 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 43 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
43 Merced pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 43 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Merced at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Pro Pool Inc | 61 | 4.9★ (109) | Atwater, 7 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Leslie's Pool Supplies | 57 | 4.3★ (124) | Modesto, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Bashor's Pools & Repair Service | 57 | 4.9★ (59) | Modesto, 28 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | J&J POOL SERVICE | 57 | 5.0★ (15) | Turlock, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | The Pool Guru | 57 | 5.0★ (41) | Fresno, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Valley Blue Pools | 57 | 4.8★ (23) | Merced | — | — |
| 7 | Swan Pools | 56 | 4.2★ (25) | Ceres, 33 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Tomao Platinum Pool Service & Repairs | 56 | 4.5★ (48) | Modesto, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Aqua Pura Pool Service | 56 | 3.5★ (11) | Turlock, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Central Valley Pools | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Merced | — | — |
The 43 best pool builders in Merced, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Modesto, 37 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 124 Google reviews, the most in Merced.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 28 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 Swan Pools
Based in Ceres, 33 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Modesto, 38 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Blue Build Inc.
Based in Atwater, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 33 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 33 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Modesto, 32 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 San Jose, 29 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hughson, 29 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Merced Pools
Based in Merced
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livingston, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 38 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 43 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Stanislaus Pool Resurfacing | 50 | 4.4★ (7) | 33 mi |
| 27 | Pure Water Pool Service | 50 | 4.4★ (15) | 29 mi |
| 28 | Liquid Diamond, Inc. | 50 | 4.2★ (15) | 32 mi |
| 29 | John Salas Pools | 49 | 5.0★ (10) | 33 mi |
| 30 | Bully Dog Pool Tile Cleaning | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 40 mi |
| 31 | Pool Covers Los Banos | 49 | 4.3★ (3) | 26 mi |
| 32 | Kev's Pool Maintenance Services | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 33 | Custom Pools & Remodeling | 49 | 3.4★ (20) | 30 mi |
| 34 | Thomas Pools and Spas | 49 | 3.7★ (24) | 34 mi |
| 35 | Mike's Quality Pools | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | 28 mi |
| 36 | Rigorous Pool And Spa | 49 | 5.0★ (10) | 37 mi |
| 37 | Ultimate Pools by Fetter | 49 | 4.2★ (16) | 40 mi |
| 38 | CA Pool & Spas Consulting | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 33 mi |
| 39 | Hartt's Pool Plastering | 48 | 4.3★ (6) | 30 mi |
| 40 | GC Pools, Inc. | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | 26 mi |
| 41 | Diamond Brite Swimming Pools Inc, | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 33 mi |
| 42 | Swim Pros Pool Maintenance | 46 | 3.4★ (5) | 36 mi |
| 43 | Pearson Pool Company | 43 | 3.6★ (8) | 25 mi |
Also serving Merced
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BluRock Pools | 26 mi | |
| Creative Pool Designs | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Gallo Pools | 25 mi | |
| H20 Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| JG Underwater Pool Service | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Los Banos Pool Service | 26 mi | |
| Merced Concrete | 5.0★ (3) | In Merced |
| Merced Pools Service and Repair | In Merced | |
| Monster Pools | 8 mi | |
| New Concepts pool construction | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Nickell Pool Services | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Oasis Pool Services | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| S & V Pool Services | 1.0★ (2) | In Merced |
| Stryker Pool Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Swimming Pool Service in Modesto | 1.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Tropical Pools | 26 mi | |
| Venus Pool Services | 22 mi | |
| Walker Brothers Pools & Spas | 25 mi | |
| Westside Pool Services | 24 mi | |
| Wildwood Aquatech Pools Inc | In Merced |
How we ranked Merced pool builders
We scored 43 Merced 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 Merced 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 Merced: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Merced?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Merced, CA is Best Pro Pool Inc with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews. Leslie's Pool Supplies (#2) and Bashor's Pools & Repair Service (#3) follow. We ranked 43 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Merced?
ContractorsRanked ranks 43 pool builders serving Merced, CA. 5 of them are based in Merced; 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 Merced are open 24/7?
5 ranked pool builders in Merced post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are J&J POOL SERVICE (#4), Swan Pools (#7) and Aqua Pura Pool Service (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Merced work on weekends?
12 of 43 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Leslie's Pool Supplies (#2), Bashor's Pools & Repair Service (#3) and J&J POOL SERVICE (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Merced pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 43 rated pool builders in Merced is 4.4★, with a median of 14 reviews. Leslie's Pool Supplies has the most, 124 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 Merced count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Merced 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 Merced
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 43 pool builders serving Merced.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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