60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 581 Google reviews, the most in Pella.
Best Pool Builders in Pella, IA (2026)
10 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Pella: Central Iowa Pool & Spa, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 581 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Barton's Property & Lawn Care Maintenance, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Cover Care, LLC, 17 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 10 ranked after Central Iowa Pool & Spa; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Pella pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Pella at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Iowa Pool & Spa | 60 | 4.9★ (581) | Des Moines, 39 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Barton's Property & Lawn Care Maintenance | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Altoona, 36 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | CMC Pools of Iowa | 50 | 4.3★ (9) | Indianola, 38 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Blue Stream Pools and Spas | 50 | 5.0★ (8) | Indianola, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Cover Care, LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (17) | Des Moines, 39 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Tidy Pool & Spa Co | 49 | 4.0★ (4) | Des Moines, 40 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | BACKYARD PARADISE LLC | 48 | 3.9★ (15) | Indianola, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Pacifico Pools | 47 | 3.0★ (4) | Des Moines, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | DM Hardscape LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (12) | Des Moines, 34 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | HS Concrete Inc. | 44 | 5.0★ (17) | Des Moines, 35 mi away | — | — |
The 10 best pool builders in Pella, 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 Altoona, 36 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Indianola, 38 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Indianola, 30 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Des Moines, 39 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Des Moines, 40 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Indianola, 39 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Des Moines, 36 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Des Moines, 34 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
#10 HS Concrete Inc.
Based in Des Moines, 35 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Also serving Pella
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Pressure Washing | 5.0★ (10) | In Pella |
| Blue Stream Pools & Spas | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Clear Water Pools Inc | 39 mi | |
| DJW Enterprises LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Iowa Pool Fence | 39 mi | |
| Utah Pool Leak Detection | 24 mi |
How we ranked Pella pool builders
We scored 10 Pella 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 Pella 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 Pella: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Pella?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Pella, IA is Central Iowa Pool & Spa with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 581 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Barton's Property & Lawn Care Maintenance (#2) and CMC Pools of Iowa (#3) follow. We ranked 10 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Pella?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 pool builders serving Pella, IA. Another 6 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Pella are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Pella posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Barton's Property & Lawn Care Maintenance (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Pella work on weekends?
5 of 10 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Central Iowa Pool & Spa (#1), Barton's Property & Lawn Care Maintenance (#2) and CMC Pools of Iowa (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Pella pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated pool builders in Pella is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Central Iowa Pool & Spa has the most, 581 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 Pella count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Pella 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 Pella
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 pool builders serving Pella.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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