60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Nanaimo, BC (2026)
26 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Nanaimo: Hot Tub Later Pool & Spa Service, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Arctic Spas Duncan, 318 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Nanaimo pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Nanaimo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Tub Later Pool & Spa Service | 60 | 5.0★ (39) | Nanaimo | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Calais LeisureScapes | 60 | 4.4★ (98) | Nanaimo | Sat | — |
| 3 | Arctic Spas Duncan | 60 | 4.9★ (318) | Duncan, 46 km away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Arctic Spas Parksville | 60 | 5.0★ (155) | Parksville, 35 km away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Puddle Pool Services | 57 | 4.9★ (55) | Vancouver, 60 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | All Star Pools by Lorenzo | 56 | 4.9★ (64) | Langford, 30 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Crystalview Pool, Spa & Patio | 56 | 4.8★ (130) | North Vancouver, 62 km away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Rame Pool & Spa | Pool Or Hot Tub Service? Call Now. | 54 | 4.9★ (42) | West Vancouver, 60 km away | Sat | — |
| 9 | ORCA Pool and Spa Service | 54 | 4.8★ (20) | Salt Spring Island, 59 km away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | West Coast Pool & Spa | 52 | 4.7★ (53) | North Vancouver, 63 km away | — | — |
The 26 best pool builders in Nanaimo, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Nanaimo
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 46 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 318 Google reviews, the most in Nanaimo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 35 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 60 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Langford, 30 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Vancouver, 62 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Vancouver, 60 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 59 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in North Vancouver, 63 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 59 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 North Vancouver, 64 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 46 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#14 Blu Pool Supply
Based in Vancouver, 63 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 63 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 60 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 62 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Pool Time Inc.
Based in Parksville, 53 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Vancouver, 61 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delta, 63 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 62 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Hot tub repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 60 km away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 43 km away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Westminster, 59 km away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 26 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | RTH Renovation | 46 | 4.5★ (10) | 62 km |
Also serving Nanaimo
14 more pool builders within 64 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Hardscape & Pools | 5.0★ (2) | In Nanaimo |
| Bright Pools | 3.0★ (2) | 61 km |
| C-View Pools Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | In Nanaimo |
| Climate Landscaping LTD. | 3.0★ (2) | In Nanaimo |
| Drop Pools Vancouver Island | In Nanaimo | |
| EA Pools | 61 km | |
| Leisure Pools BC West Coast by Blue Orca Pools | 45 km | |
| Nacho Pools Construction Ltd | 60 km | |
| paradise island pools ltd | 49 km | |
| Royal Crown Pool and Spa Ltd | 63 km | |
| S Pools | 46 km | |
| Soucy Aquatik | 60 km | |
| Sunrise pool maintenance & repair | 5.0★ (2) | 59 km |
| Vancouver Island Pools | 5.0★ (2) | In Nanaimo |
How we ranked Nanaimo pool builders
We scored 26 Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Nanaimo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Nanaimo, BC is Hot Tub Later Pool & Spa Service with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Calais LeisureScapes (#2) and Arctic Spas Duncan (#3) follow. We ranked 26 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Nanaimo?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 pool builders serving Nanaimo, BC. 3 of them are based in Nanaimo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Nanaimo work on weekends?
14 of 26 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hot Tub Later Pool & Spa Service (#1), Calais LeisureScapes (#2) and Arctic Spas Duncan (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Nanaimo pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated pool builders in Nanaimo is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. Arctic Spas Duncan has the most, 318 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Nanaimo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Nanaimo city centre, 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 Nanaimo
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 pool builders serving Nanaimo.
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