57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 265 Google reviews, the most in Owatonna.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Owatonna, MN (2026)
16 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Owatonna: Thatcher Pools & Spas, CR Score 57/100; 4.7★ from 265 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
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Most-reviewed: Thatcher Pools & Spas North, 82 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked after Thatcher Pools & Spas; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Owatonna pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Owatonna at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thatcher Pools & Spas | 57 | 4.7★ (265) | Rochester, 39 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Thatcher Pools & Spas North | 56 | 4.9★ (82) | Rochester, 36 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Pool and Spa Experts LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (75) | Mankato, 32 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | MIDWEST WATER SPECIALTY, INC | 53 | 4.7★ (23) | Northfield, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Yarbrough Pool Construction | 53 | 4.8★ (23) | Prior Lake, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Leisure Aquatic Products, Inc | 52 | 4.0★ (48) | Byron, 32 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Lyle Davids Construction | 52 | 3.9★ (19) | Farmington, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Paynes Pools n Moore | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | Rosemount, 40 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Sweet Living Pools & Spas | 52 | 5.0★ (20) | Mankato, 38 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Sawatzky Pools, Inc | 52 | 4.5★ (26) | North Mankato, 40 mi away | Sat | — |
The 16 best pool builders in Owatonna, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Rochester, 36 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 32 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northfield, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prior Lake, 38 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Byron, 32 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 38 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ 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 Rosemount, 40 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 38 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 North Mankato, 40 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northfield, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 38 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prior Lake, 38 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Byron, 31 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Quality Pools
Based in Lakeville, 38 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeville, 27 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Owatonna
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Fence Company | In Owatonna | |
| Atlantis Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Northern Precision Pressure Washing LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Owatonna |
| River Pools | 31 mi |
How we ranked Owatonna pool builders
We scored 16 Owatonna 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 Owatonna 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 Owatonna: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Owatonna?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Owatonna, MN is Thatcher Pools & Spas with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.7★ from 265 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Thatcher Pools & Spas North (#2) and Pool and Spa Experts LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 16 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Owatonna?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 pool builders serving Owatonna, MN. Another 4 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Owatonna work on weekends?
8 of 16 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thatcher Pools & Spas (#1), Thatcher Pools & Spas North (#2) and Leisure Aquatic Products, Inc (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Owatonna pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated pool builders in Owatonna is 4.7★, with a median of 20 reviews. Thatcher Pools & Spas has the most, 265 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 Owatonna count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Owatonna 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 Owatonna
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 pool builders serving Owatonna.
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