58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 308 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Newark, OH (2026)
77 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Newark: AAA Spa & Pool Services, CR Score 58/100; 4.5★ from 308 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Columbus Pool Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 77.
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Most-reviewed: American Leak Detection of Columbus, 389 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 77 ranked; ranked #49.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
77 Newark pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 32 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 77 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Newark at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AAA Spa & Pool Services | 58 | 4.5★ (308) | Zanesville, 22 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | NuWave Pools: Dayton's Pool Service | 58 | 4.8★ (81) | Dayton, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Sunburst Pools | 57 | 4.1★ (141) | Pataskala, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | The Premier Pool Co. | 56 | 4.8★ (19) | Columbus, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Prime Pool Installs, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (30) | New Franklin, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Fox Pool Service | 56 | 4.8★ (111) | Columbus, 37 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Liquid Clear Pools LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (39) | Barberton, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Sapphire Pools & Patios LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (22) | Columbus, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Inception Custom Pools | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Delaware, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Breen Services LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | Newark | — | — |
The 77 best pool builders in Newark, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Dayton, 25 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pataskala, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Franklin, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 37 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barberton, 27 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Columbus, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delaware, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grandview Heights, 32 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Heath, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dublin, 37 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grove City, 28 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 The Pool People
Based in Lancaster, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Pataskala, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Cover Care, LLC
Based in Columbus, 33 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 614 Pools
Based in Hilliard, 39 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grandview Heights, 29 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 OC Pools
Based in Columbus, 40 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Lancaster, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 The Pool House
Based in Zanesville, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Powell, 38 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 77 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Newark
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Browning Construction & Masonry | 22 mi | |
| A+ Lawncare, Landscaping & Swimming Pools | 23 mi | |
| AquaForge Pool Solutions LLC | In Newark | |
| Cerulean Pools LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Complex Creative Concrete | 25 mi | |
| D & J Pools Spas & Services | 22 mi | |
| Denali Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Diamond Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Elite Pool & Backyard Designs | 25 mi | |
| Green's Home Maintenance | 4 mi | |
| Hook & Ladder Pools | 25 mi | |
| JG Maintenance | 19 mi | |
| Just The Pool | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| KCW Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Life Saver Pool Fence of Columbus | 25 mi | |
| premier gunite pools | 1.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Pretty Bottom Pools | In Newark | |
| SCDHP POOLS & CONCRETE | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Splash Promotion | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| The Beckham Rd. Group | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
How we ranked Newark pool builders
We scored 77 Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Newark?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Newark, OH is AAA Spa & Pool Services with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.5★ from 308 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. NuWave Pools: Dayton's Pool Service (#2) and Sunburst Pools (#3) follow. We ranked 77 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Newark?
ContractorsRanked ranks 77 pool builders serving Newark, OH. 2 of them are based in Newark; 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 Newark are open 24/7?
3 ranked pool builders in Newark post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Columbus Pool Painting (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Newark work on weekends?
32 of 77 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are AAA Spa & Pool Services (#1), NuWave Pools: Dayton's Pool Service (#2) and Sunburst Pools (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Newark pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 77 rated pool builders in Newark is 4.7★, with a median of 16 reviews. American Leak Detection of Columbus has the most, 389 reviews, and ranks #49. 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 Newark count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Newark 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 Newark
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 77 pool builders serving Newark.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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