63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 512 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 Needham, MA (2026)
268 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Needham: New England Spas Natick, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 512 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 14
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SSG Pools, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #14 of 268.
- 5
Most-reviewed: St Cyr Pool & Spa, 910 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 268 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
268 Needham pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 173 open Saturdays and 71 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 268 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pool builders in Framingham Center ranking. See Pool builders in Framingham Center
Top 10 pool builders in Needham at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New England Spas Natick | 63 | 4.8★ (512) | Natick, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Ambassador Pools | 62 | 4.9★ (277) | Canton, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | New England Spas Norwell | 61 | 4.8★ (444) | Norwell, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | New England Spas Auburn | 59 | 4.9★ (435) | Auburn, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | St Cyr Pool & Spa | 59 | 4.7★ (910) | Middleton, 24 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | Central Pools | 59 | 4.8★ (154) | Framingham, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Aquarian Pool And Spa | 58 | 4.9★ (64) | Franklin, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | South Shore Pool Supply | 58 | 4.9★ (212) | Cohasset, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | American Fiberglass Repair Co. | 57 | 4.6★ (21) | Needham | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Matley Pools and Spas | 57 | 4.9★ (374) | Fitchburg, 32 mi away | Sat | — |
The 268 best pool builders in Needham, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Canton, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwell, 19 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 444 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 32 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 435 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middleton, 24 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 910 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Framingham, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Cohasset, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 212 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Needham
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 32 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 374 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Blue Pool Inc
Based in Medway, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookline, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Heritage Pool
Based in Sutton, 27 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 SSG Pools
Based in Acton, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brockton, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Littleton Pools
Based in Leominster, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Seekonk, 28 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 North Reading, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woonsocket, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Auburn, 33 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 232 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peabody, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 33 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brockton, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plaistow, 38 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Needham pool builders
We scored 268 Needham 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 Needham 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 Needham: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Needham?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Needham, MA is New England Spas Natick with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 512 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ambassador Pools (#2) and New England Spas Norwell (#3) follow. We ranked 268 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Needham?
ContractorsRanked ranks 268 pool builders serving Needham, MA. 1 of them is based in Needham; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Needham are open 24/7?
21 ranked pool builders in Needham post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are SSG Pools (#14), Greggerson Construction Inc (#17) and MacKillop Home Services LLC (#19). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Needham work on weekends?
173 of 268 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 71 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are New England Spas Natick (#1), Ambassador Pools (#2) and New England Spas Norwell (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Needham pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 268 rated pool builders in Needham is 4.6★, with a median of 20 reviews. St Cyr Pool & Spa has the most, 910 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Needham count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Needham 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 Needham
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 268 pool builders serving Needham.
- November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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