57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 184 Google reviews, the most in Pontiac.
Best Pool Builders in Pontiac, IL (2026)
12 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Pontiac: The Great Escape Bloomington, CR Score 57/100; 4.2★ from 184 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: Leisure Pools Bloomington, 129 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 12 ranked after The Great Escape Bloomington; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Pontiac pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Pontiac at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Great Escape Bloomington | 57 | 4.2★ (184) | Bloomington, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Leisure Pools Bloomington | 57 | 4.5★ (129) | Bloomington, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | DesRochers Backyard Pools & Spas | 55 | 4.7★ (110) | Wilmington, 38 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Sunco Fiberglass Pools and Spas | 53 | 4.6★ (32) | Morris, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Goodman's Pool Service | 52 | 4.5★ (16) | Bloomington, 30 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | DesRochers Backyard Pools & Spas | 51 | 4.4★ (29) | Morris, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Anderson Pool Supply Inc | 51 | 4.0★ (49) | Ottawa, 36 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Reliable Pools, Inc | 51 | 4.6★ (42) | Bloomington, 34 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Countryside Pools | 51 | 3.7★ (14) | Morris, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Pool Cover Pros Inc | 49 | 4.4★ (29) | Kankakee, 39 mi away | — | — |
The 12 best pool builders in Pontiac, 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 Bloomington, 37 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Wilmington, 38 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Morris, 33 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Bloomington, 30 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Morris, 35 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Ottawa, 36 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Bloomington, 34 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Morris, 36 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Kankakee, 39 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Morris, 34 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based in East Peoria, 38 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Hot tub repair service”.
Also serving Pontiac
3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clear As Day Pool and Spa Services, inc | 34 mi | |
| Pride Manufacturing | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Seans’ pools | 1.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
How we ranked Pontiac pool builders
We scored 12 Pontiac 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 Pontiac 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 Pontiac: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Pontiac?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Pontiac, IL is The Great Escape Bloomington with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.2★ from 184 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Leisure Pools Bloomington (#2) and DesRochers Backyard Pools & Spas (#3) follow. We ranked 12 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Pontiac?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 pool builders serving Pontiac, IL. Another 3 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Pontiac work on weekends?
9 of 12 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Great Escape Bloomington (#1), Leisure Pools Bloomington (#2) and DesRochers Backyard Pools & Spas (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Pontiac pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated pool builders in Pontiac is 4.5★, with a median of 31 reviews. The Great Escape Bloomington has the most, 184 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 Pontiac count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Pontiac 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 Pontiac
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 pool builders serving Pontiac.
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