55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 304 Google reviews, the most in Payson.
Best Pool Builders in Payson, AZ (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 Payson: Pool Troopers, CR Score 55/100; 4.5★ from 304 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Desert State Shotcrete Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 20.
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Most-reviewed: Pool Troopers, 95 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 20 ranked after Pool Troopers; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Payson pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 20 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Payson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pool Troopers | 55 | 4.5★ (304) | New River, 36 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Pool Troopers | 52 | 4.6★ (95) | Egypt Lake-Leto, 36 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Exclusive Pools Inc | 52 | 4.9★ (16) | Surprise, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Arizona Acrylic Decks LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (27) | Avondale, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Desert State Shotcrete Inc. | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | San Tan Valley, 35 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Ace Pool Service LLC. | 50 | 4.6★ (30) | Surprise, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Tropics Pools & Spas Inc | 49 | 5.0★ (10) | Glendale, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Four Peaks Pool Company, LLC | 49 | 4.1★ (14) | Scottsdale, 36 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Grand Canyon Pool & Patio | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Glendale, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Pristine Pool Tile | 48 | 3.8★ (10) | New River, 35 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 20 best pool builders in Payson, 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 Egypt Lake-Leto, 36 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Surprise, 35 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Avondale, 35 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in San Tan Valley, 35 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Surprise, 35 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Glendale, 35 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Scottsdale, 36 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Glendale, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in New River, 35 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Glendale, 35 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Sahuarita, 38 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Yuma, 35 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#14 A Safe Pool
Based in Scottsdale, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 87 Google reviews.
#15 Pool Medic Llc
Based in Camp Verde, 38 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Avondale, 35 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Verde Village, 39 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#18 Avanti Outdoors
Based in Glendale, 37 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#19 Sol Pools
Based in Mesa, 35 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Maricopa, 35 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Also serving Payson
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Best Price Pools | 35 mi | |
| Boulder Valley Pools | 35 mi | |
| Chapman Pools, LLC | 35 mi | |
| Everything Your Pool Needs | 38 mi | |
| Freedom Restoration & Construction | 35 mi | |
| Island Blue Pool Plastering | 35 mi | |
| Lifeline Pools Inc | 35 mi | |
| Louie's Landscaping | In Payson | |
| On Fire Pools and Spas | 1.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Perrin Pools | 35 mi | |
| Scenic Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Sidewinder Custom Pools | 35 mi | |
| SoCal Pools and Spas, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| The Home Depot | 4.2★ (1,031) | In Payson |
| Tortuga Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Tristar Pool Service LLC. | 1.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Waterline International Pools and Spas | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
How we ranked Payson pool builders
We scored 20 Payson 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 Payson 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 Payson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Payson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Payson, AZ is Pool Troopers with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 4.5★ from 304 Google reviews. Pool Troopers (#2) and Exclusive Pools Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 20 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Payson?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 pool builders serving Payson, AZ. Another 17 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Payson are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Payson posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Desert State Shotcrete Inc. (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Payson work on weekends?
9 of 20 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Exclusive Pools Inc (#3), Arizona Acrylic Decks LLC (#4) and Desert State Shotcrete Inc. (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Payson pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated pool builders in Payson is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. Pool Troopers has the most, 304 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 Payson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Payson 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 Payson
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 pool builders serving Payson.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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