60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in New Canaan, CT (2026)
563 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in New Canaan: Lifeguard LI, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Florida Concepts Pools & spa’s Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 563.
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Most-reviewed: Island Recreational, 2,882 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 563 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
563 New Canaan pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 46 are open 24/7, 357 open Saturdays and 146 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 563 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pool builders in Stamford ranking. See Pool builders in Stamford
Top 10 pool builders in New Canaan at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifeguard LI | 60 | 4.9★ (159) | Glen Cove, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Emergency | Overall |
| 2 | Island Recreational | 59 | 4.5★ (2,882) | Massapequa, 30 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | Bob the Diver | 59 | 5.0★ (364) | Ronkonkoma, 30 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Pool Leak Detection LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (320) | Woodbury, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Florida Concepts Pools & spa’s Inc. | 59 | 4.9★ (79) | Mahopac, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Suntek Pools & Spas | 58 | 4.9★ (319) | Farmingdale, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Pool Doctor | 58 | 4.8★ (604) | East Northport, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | CDO Pool Renovations | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | New Canaan | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | New Canaan Pool Service | 58 | 4.7★ (20) | Norwalk, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | LEM-US POOLS | 58 | 4.9★ (512) | Hawthorne, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 563 best pool builders in New Canaan, 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 Massapequa, 30 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 2,882 Google reviews, the most in New Canaan.
Based in Ronkonkoma, 30 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 364 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Woodbury, 29 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 320 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Mahopac, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Farmingdale, 29 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 319 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#7 Pool Doctor
Based in East Northport, 21 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 604 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in New Canaan
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Norwalk, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#10 LEM-US POOLS
Based in Hawthorne, 36 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 512 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Danbury, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 272 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#12 OUTSIDE
Based in Port Chester, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Hackensack, 33 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#15 Advantage L.I.
Based in Holbrook, 32 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in East Elmhurst, 34 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Long Island City, 34 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in New York City, 28 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
#19 Glengate
Based in Wilton, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Coram, 32 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Stamford, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#22 in2blue design
Based in Norwalk, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#23 RJS Pools
Based in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Lake Ronkonkoma, 30 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Commack, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
How we ranked New Canaan pool builders
We scored 563 New Canaan 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 New Canaan 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 New Canaan: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in New Canaan?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in New Canaan, CT is Lifeguard LI with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Island Recreational (#2) and Bob the Diver (#3) follow. We ranked 563 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in New Canaan?
ContractorsRanked ranks 563 pool builders serving New Canaan, CT. 1 of them is based in New Canaan; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in New Canaan are open 24/7?
46 ranked pool builders in New Canaan post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Florida Concepts Pools & spa’s Inc. (#5), CDO Pool Renovations (#8) and New Canaan Pool Service (#9). Lifeguard LI (#1) also lists emergency service. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in New Canaan work on weekends?
357 of 563 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 146 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lifeguard LI (#1), Island Recreational (#2) and Bob the Diver (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do New Canaan pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 563 rated pool builders in New Canaan is 4.6★, with a median of 20 reviews. Island Recreational has the most, 2,882 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 New Canaan count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the New Canaan 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 New Canaan
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 563 pool builders serving New Canaan.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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