61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 438 Google reviews, the most in Milford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Milford, DE (2026)
35 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Milford: Dover Pools, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 438 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 12
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Waterboy Pool Water Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 35.
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Most-reviewed: Dover Pools, 279 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 35 ranked after Dover Pools; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
35 Milford pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 35 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Milford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover Pools | 61 | 4.8★ (438) | Dover, 17 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Dover Pools | 60 | 4.8★ (279) | Dover, 19 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Clark's Swimming Pools | 56 | 4.5★ (111) | Seaford, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | J&J Services Swimming Pools and Billiards Inc. | 56 | 4.4★ (51) | Milford | — | — |
| 5 | Coversafe, Inc. | 56 | 4.9★ (89) | Seaford, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Peerless Pools | 56 | 4.9★ (45) | Cape May Court House, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Pools & Spas Unlimited of Milford | 56 | 3.8★ (44) | Milford | Sat | — |
| 8 | American Pools & Spas | 56 | 4.8★ (56) | Villas, 28 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | The Pool Doctor | 55 | 4.1★ (74) | Dover, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Sparkle Pools Inc. | 54 | 4.2★ (40) | Dover, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
The 35 best pool builders in Milford, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Dover Pools
Based in Dover, 19 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 279 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaford, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaford, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape May Court House, 33 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Milford
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Villas, 28 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 28 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Cape May Court House, 34 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 36 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape May Court House, 33 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Pool Tech
Based in Salisbury, 37 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Pools-N-Paper
Based in Milford
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Easton, 35 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smyrna, 27 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Masten Pools Inc
Based in Milford
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 35 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Salisbury, 35 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Ocean City, 39 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 35 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Sparkle Pools Inc. | 51 | 4.5★ (27) | 38 mi |
| 27 | USA Pools LLC | 49 | 4.6★ (24) | 36 mi |
| 28 | Colony Pool Services Inc. | 49 | 3.7★ (46) | 31 mi |
| 29 | Coastal Outdoor Living LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (44) | 16 mi |
| 30 | Risher Pools | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 38 mi |
| 31 | Diamond Pools & Spas | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | 36 mi |
| 32 | Innovative Pool Solutions | 46 | 4.2★ (5) | 36 mi |
| 33 | Master Builders | 45 | 4.6★ (13) | 16 mi |
| 34 | Johnson's All-Scapes | 42 | 4.3★ (6) | 36 mi |
| 35 | Blue Heron Landscape & Design | 41 | 3.7★ (3) | 26 mi |
Also serving Milford
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Vita Pool Care Pro | 29 mi | |
| Archadia Pool Services | 16 mi | |
| Chas Pools | 18 mi | |
| GVO Pool Services | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Kirby & Cooper Pools, LLC | 29 mi | |
| Shore Pool Care Inc | 36 mi | |
| South Shore Pools | 3.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Swimming Pool Mechanic Services/ DE and MD | 30 mi | |
| Tropical Pool Services & Repairs | 1.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
How we ranked Milford pool builders
We scored 35 Milford 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 Milford 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 Milford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Milford?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Milford, DE is Dover Pools with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 438 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Dover Pools (#2) and Clark's Swimming Pools (#3) follow. We ranked 35 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Milford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 35 pool builders serving Milford, DE. 4 of them are based in Milford; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Milford are open 24/7?
2 ranked pool builders in Milford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Waterboy Pool Water Services (#12) and Chesapeake Pool Services LLC (#24). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Milford work on weekends?
19 of 35 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dover Pools (#1), Dover Pools (#2) and Clark's Swimming Pools (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Milford pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 35 rated pool builders in Milford is 4.4★, with a median of 40 reviews. Dover Pools has the most, 438 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 Milford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Milford 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 Milford
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 35 pool builders serving Milford.
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