62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, the most in Nacogdoches.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Nacogdoches, TX (2026)
11 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Nacogdoches: Duran Pools and Spas - Nacogdoches, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Husky Elite Backyard Products, 57 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 11 ranked after Duran Pools and Spas - Nacogdoches; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Nacogdoches pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 11 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pool builders in Lufkin ranking. See Pool builders in Lufkin
Top 10 pool builders in Nacogdoches at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duran Pools and Spas - Nacogdoches | 62 | 4.9★ (88) | Nacogdoches | — | Overall |
| 2 | Backyard Breeze Custom Pools | 60 | 5.0★ (33) | Nacogdoches | — | — |
| 3 | Johnson Pools | 56 | 4.4★ (44) | Lufkin, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Caribbean Blue Pools & Spas | 55 | 3.7★ (35) | Lufkin, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Duran Pools and Spas - Lufkin | 54 | 4.5★ (22) | Lufkin, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Cabana Sam's | 54 | 4.7★ (32) | Henderson, 38 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Crown Pools Of Texas | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Nacogdoches | — | — |
| 8 | R D's Pool & Spa Services | 53 | 4.4★ (5) | Lufkin, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Husky Elite Backyard Products | 53 | 4.6★ (57) | Lufkin, 18 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 10 | AquaPools of East Texas | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | The Woodlands, 37 mi away | Sat | — |
The 11 best pool builders in Nacogdoches, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Nacogdoches
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Lufkin, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 Cabana Sam's
Based in Henderson, 38 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Lufkin, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Lufkin, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Woodlands, 37 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Lufkin, 30 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
How we ranked Nacogdoches pool builders
We scored 11 Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Nacogdoches?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Nacogdoches, TX is Duran Pools and Spas - Nacogdoches with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews. Backyard Breeze Custom Pools (#2) and Johnson Pools (#3) follow. We ranked 11 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Nacogdoches?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 pool builders serving Nacogdoches, TX. 3 of them are based in Nacogdoches; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Nacogdoches work on weekends?
4 of 11 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Caribbean Blue Pools & Spas (#4), Cabana Sam's (#6) and Husky Elite Backyard Products (#9). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Nacogdoches pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated pool builders in Nacogdoches is 4.6★, with a median of 32 reviews. Duran Pools and Spas - Nacogdoches has the most, 88 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 Nacogdoches count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 pool builders serving Nacogdoches.
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