60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 289 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 Pelham, AL (2026)
51 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Pelham: Alabama Aquarium & Pond Services, Inc., CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 289 Google reviews.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Family Leisure, 524 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 51 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
51 Pelham pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 51 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Pelham at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama Aquarium & Pond Services, Inc. | 60 | 4.9★ (289) | Helena, 12 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Hollywood Outdoor Living | 60 | 4.6★ (202) | Birmingham, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Elite Pool Services | 59 | 4.7★ (337) | Birmingham, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Puddle Pool Services | 58 | 5.0★ (22) | Pelham | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Splash Bros Pool Pros | 57 | 4.6★ (40) | Calera, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Shoemaker Pool Service Inc | 57 | 4.5★ (105) | Birmingham, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Premier Pools & Spas | 56 | 4.8★ (41) | Pelham | — | — |
| 8 | Leak Rescue | 56 | 4.7★ (55) | Birmingham, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Swimming Pool Services | 56 | 4.1★ (115) | Birmingham, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Allstar Pool & Spa | 55 | 4.5★ (116) | Birmingham, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
The 51 best pool builders in Pelham, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Birmingham, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 337 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pelham
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calera, 2 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pelham
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 Leak Rescue
Based in Birmingham, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Family Leisure
Based in Birmingham, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 524 Google reviews, the most in Pelham.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hueytown, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#17 Clearwater
Based in Birmingham, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Pool Escapes
Based in Chelsea, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 J & N Pools
Based in Pelham
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Vestavia Hills, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ 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 Birmingham, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookshire, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Cox Pools Inc.
Based in Irondale, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Hoover, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bessemer, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews.
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 51 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Fine Pools & Spas | 52 | 4.0★ (50) | 28 mi |
| 27 | DSLD Land Management Company | 51 | 4.9★ (122) | 12 mi |
| 28 | Professional Pools-Birmingham | 51 | 3.0★ (8) | In Pelham |
| 29 | Trinity Pool Designs | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Mancha Hardscapes Pool & Spas | 51 | 3.6★ (41) | 12 mi |
| 31 | SEA Pools & Construction, LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | 4 mi |
| 32 | Creative Pools | 51 | 4.8★ (25) | 26 mi |
| 33 | Rusty's Pool Tech, LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | 17 mi |
| 34 | Cascade Pools | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 35 | Tubbs Pools | 50 | 5.0★ (8) | 33 mi |
| 36 | Sunnyland Pools & Excavating | 50 | 2.0★ (4) | 16 mi |
| 37 | Madison's Pool Services | 50 | 4.6★ (8) | 33 mi |
| 38 | Distinctive Pools | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | 33 mi |
| 39 | TLC Pools | 50 | 5.0★ (10) | 26 mi |
| 40 | S & B Pool Works | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 25 mi |
| 41 | TameTheWater | 49 | 5.0★ (18) | 36 mi |
| 42 | Cannonball Pools | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 43 | Elite Pool and Spa | 49 | 4.8★ (148) | 37 mi |
| 44 | J & M Landscapes | 49 | 4.9★ (9) | 3 mi |
| 45 | Steel City Pools | 48 | 3.0★ (4) | 16 mi |
| 46 | Earl's Spas & Pools | 48 | 3.7★ (18) | 6 mi |
| 47 | Backyard Creations Inc | 48 | 4.6★ (8) | 6 mi |
| 48 | Patriot Pool Company | 46 | 2.1★ (18) | 33 mi |
| 49 | Extreme Pool Service LLC | 46 | 2.7★ (3) | 39 mi |
| 50 | S&S Development Co. | 45 | 4.4★ (11) | 11 mi |
Also serving Pelham
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abyss Pool Services | 10 mi | |
| ACRO Electrical Contractors, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Albert pool care services | 26 mi | |
| All About Pools | 16 mi | |
| Better Pools And Patios | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Cahaba Pool Services | 1.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Cahaba Pool Services, LLC | 34 mi | |
| Care Free Pools Inc | 35 mi | |
| Clifton's Swimming Pool Services | 1.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Crystal Clear Aquatics, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Gardner Pools | 1.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| INTEGRITY Pools and Spas | 4.0★ (1) | In Pelham |
| Singleton's Elite Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Solace Pools | 6 mi | |
| Top Tier Pool Service | 11 mi | |
| Vickers Pools of the Southeast, Inc | 13 mi | |
| Waddles Landscape | 28 mi | |
| Watkins Pool Care | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
How we ranked Pelham pool builders
We scored 51 Pelham 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 Pelham 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 Pelham: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Pelham?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Pelham, AL is Alabama Aquarium & Pond Services, Inc. with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 289 Google reviews. Hollywood Outdoor Living (#2) and Elite Pool Services (#3) follow. We ranked 51 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Pelham?
ContractorsRanked ranks 51 pool builders serving Pelham, AL. 4 of them are based in Pelham; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Pelham work on weekends?
21 of 51 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hollywood Outdoor Living (#2), Puddle Pool Services (#4) and Splash Bros Pool Pros (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Pelham pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 51 rated pool builders in Pelham is 4.7★, with a median of 18 reviews. Family Leisure has the most, 524 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Pelham count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Pelham 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 Pelham
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 51 pool builders serving Pelham.
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