62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Best Pool Builders in National City, CA (2026)
218 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in National City: Cabana Pool Service, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Aqua Go H2o Pool Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 218.
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Most-reviewed: Triton Water Renewal LLC, 346 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 218 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
218 National City pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 111 open Saturdays and 44 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 218 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in National City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabana Pool Service | 62 | 5.0★ (57) | San Diego, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Triton Water Renewal LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (346) | San Diego, 24 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | McKinney's Pool Service | 61 | 4.9★ (115) | La Mesa, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | PoolLogic Pool and Spa Service | 61 | 4.8★ (50) | San Diego, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Swim Care Pool Services - San Diego Leak Detection Specialists | 60 | 4.8★ (148) | San Diego, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Aqua Go H2o Pool Services | 60 | 4.8★ (21) | Chula Vista, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | CA Pool Pros | 60 | 5.0★ (32) | Encinitas, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Leslie's Pool Supplies Pro | 60 | 4.3★ (103) | La Mesa, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | San Diego Refreshing Pool & Spa | 60 | 5.0★ (40) | San Diego, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Ramos & Son's Pool Co | 60 | 5.0★ (53) | San Diego, 28 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 218 best pool builders in National City, 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.
Based in San Diego, 24 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 346 Google reviews, the most in National City.
Based in La Mesa, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in San Diego, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Chula Vista, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#7 CA Pool Pros
Based in Encinitas, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in La Mesa, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in San Diego, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in San Diego, 28 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Poway, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in San Diego, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in San Diego, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Poway, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in National City
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#16 Cali Pool Tech
Based in Santee, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in El Cajon, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Carlsbad, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Lakeside, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
#20 Pacific Pools
Based in San Diego, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#21 Sun City Pools
Based in National City
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Spring Valley, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#23 Cory's Pool Care
Based in Santee, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in El Cajon, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#25 San Diego Pools
Based in Santee, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Pool builders ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 218 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | LeRiche Pool and Spa | 57 | 4.9★ (23) | 17 mi |
| 27 | World Pools Inc | 57 | 4.6★ (41) | 11 mi |
| 28 | ProTouch Pool Services | 57 | 4.8★ (104) | 15 mi |
| 29 | GL Pools | 57 | 4.7★ (93) | 14 mi |
| 30 | Balanced Pool and Spa Care | 57 | 5.0★ (26) | In National City |
| 31 | Blue Otter Solutions | 57 | 5.0★ (26) | In National City |
| 32 | California dreaming pools | 57 | 4.8★ (86) | 28 mi |
| 33 | Hot Springs Pools, Service Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (35) | 6 mi |
| 34 | San Diego Pool Patrol | 57 | 4.8★ (45) | 31 mi |
| 35 | Reef Pool Services | 56 | 5.0★ (28) | 28 mi |
| 36 | San Diego Pool Time Services | 56 | 4.8★ (34) | 17 mi |
| 37 | Ramos Pools & Spa Construction Inc | 56 | 4.9★ (54) | 15 mi |
| 38 | Pool Depot | 56 | 4.4★ (31) | 11 mi |
| 39 | San Dieguito Pool Center | 56 | 4.5★ (159) | 29 mi |
| 40 | Nation Wide Inspections | 56 | 5.0★ (24) | 28 mi |
| 41 | Pool Rehab MD, Inc. | 56 | 4.9★ (52) | 28 mi |
| 42 | East County Pools Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (19) | 11 mi |
| 43 | Payan Pool Service | 56 | 4.8★ (138) | 27 mi |
| 44 | BP Water Concepts Inc | 56 | 4.9★ (35) | 21 mi |
| 45 | Aqua Clear Pool Services | 56 | 4.7★ (53) | 12 mi |
| 46 | Gardner Outdoor and Pool Remodeling- El Cajon | 56 | 4.6★ (60) | 12 mi |
| 47 | American Home Butler | 56 | 5.0★ (102) | 28 mi |
| 48 | Blue Haven Pools & Spas | 56 | 4.8★ (55) | 15 mi |
| 49 | California Smartscape | 56 | 4.8★ (70) | 19 mi |
| 50 | Flores Swimming pools | 56 | 4.3★ (6) | 6 mi |
Also serving National City
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Pool Care | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Apex Pools | In National City | |
| Archstone Pool Management | In National City | |
| Blue Ribbon Pool Services | 1.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Bonita Vista Pool Services | 4.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
| California Pools - San Diego South | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| City Plumbing & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | In National City |
| Crystal Vista Pool Tech Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Custom Creations By Alex Tile & Marble Installation | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Estradas Pools LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Grand Pool Designs | In National City | |
| Griffith Pools | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Guaranteed Pool Plastering Inc | In National City | |
| Heritage Pools | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Hoody's Pool Services | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| San Diego Stamped Concrete and Staining | 5.0★ (17) | In National City |
| SUN DIEGO POOL CARE INC | In National City | |
| Vida Pool and Spa Care | 3.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Walker Family Pool Services | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Zach's Pool Service | 4.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
How we ranked National City pool builders
We scored 218 National City 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 National City 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 National City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in National City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in National City, CA is Cabana Pool Service with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Triton Water Renewal LLC (#2) and McKinney's Pool Service (#3) follow. We ranked 218 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in National City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 218 pool builders serving National City, CA. 4 of them are based in National City; 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 National City are open 24/7?
10 ranked pool builders in National City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Aqua Go H2o Pool Services (#6), CA Pool Pros (#7) and Ramos & Son's Pool Co (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in National City work on weekends?
111 of 218 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 44 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cabana Pool Service (#1), Triton Water Renewal LLC (#2) and McKinney's Pool Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do National City pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 218 rated pool builders in National City is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Triton Water Renewal LLC has the most, 346 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 National City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the National City 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 National City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 218 pool builders serving National City.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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