59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews, the most in Ottawa.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Ottawa, IL (2026)
20 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ottawa: Signature Pools & Spas, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rob's Pools - Garden Swimming Pool Repair, Above Ground Pool Installation & Maintenance, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #11 of 20.
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Most-reviewed: DesRochers Backyard Pools & Spas, 110 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 20 ranked after Signature Pools & Spas; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Ottawa pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.1★ across 20 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Ottawa at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Signature Pools & Spas | 59 | 5.0★ (167) | Sandwich, 24 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Anderson Pool Supply Inc | 57 | 4.0★ (49) | Ottawa | Sat | — |
| 3 | DesRochers Backyard Pools & Spas | 56 | 4.7★ (110) | Wilmington, 36 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | DesRochers Backyard Pools & Spas | 56 | 4.6★ (101) | Shorewood, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Sunco Fiberglass Pools and Spas | 55 | 4.6★ (32) | Morris, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Paradise Pools | 55 | 4.9★ (28) | Sandwich, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | DesRochers Backyard Pools & Spas | 54 | 4.4★ (29) | Morris, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Countryside Pools | 54 | 3.7★ (14) | Morris, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Swim Shack Inc. | 53 | 4.4★ (34) | Sugar Grove, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Neptune Pools | 53 | 4.6★ (36) | Joliet, 37 mi away | Sat | — |
The 20 best pool builders in Ottawa, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ottawa
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 36 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shorewood, 35 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Morris, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandwich, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morris, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morris, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sugar Grove, 35 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#10 Neptune Pools
Based in Joliet, 37 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yorkville, 28 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.1★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 APS Pools & Spas
Based in Oswego, 32 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 40 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Plainfield, 37 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 A & a Pools
Based in Streator, 33 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joliet, 40 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Aurora, 38 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morris, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 KayJay Pools
Based in Joliet, 39 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#20 PVN POOLS, INC.
Based in Aurora, 39 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Ottawa
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baja Bart, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Chip & Dip Pools and Spas | 38 mi | |
| Clear As Day Pool and Spa Services, inc | In Ottawa | |
| LaGioia Construction Industries | 39 mi | |
| Md pools & Decks | 30 mi | |
| Pool Pastors | 29 mi | |
| Pride Manufacturing | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Professional Pool Care Inc | 40 mi | |
| Seans’ pools | 1.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
How we ranked Ottawa pool builders
We scored 20 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Ottawa?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Ottawa, IL is Signature Pools & Spas with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews. Anderson Pool Supply Inc (#2) and DesRochers Backyard Pools & Spas (#3) follow. We ranked 20 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Ottawa?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 pool builders serving Ottawa, IL. 1 of them is based in Ottawa; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Ottawa are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Ottawa posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Rob's Pools - Garden Swimming Pool Repair, Above Ground Pool Installation & Maintenance (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Ottawa work on weekends?
13 of 20 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Anderson Pool Supply Inc (#2), DesRochers Backyard Pools & Spas (#3) and DesRochers Backyard Pools & Spas (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ottawa pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated pool builders in Ottawa is 4.1★, with a median of 20 reviews. Signature Pools & Spas has the most, 167 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Ottawa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Ottawa 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 Ottawa
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 pool builders serving Ottawa.
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