62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 158 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 Portage, MI (2026)
22 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Portage: Swimming Pool Supplies Portage - Locey Swim & Spa, LLC, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 158 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Paradise Pools, 269 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Portage pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 22 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Portage at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swimming Pool Supplies Portage - Locey Swim & Spa, LLC | 62 | 4.7★ (158) | Portage | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | American Leak Detection of West Michigan | 62 | 4.9★ (192) | Portage | — | — |
| 3 | The Pool Guys Inc | 61 | 4.8★ (112) | Kalamazoo, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Precision Pools | 58 | 4.5★ (40) | Kalamazoo, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Paradise Pools | 57 | 4.7★ (269) | Elkhart, 39 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | Protégé Pool & Spa LLC | 57 | 4.2★ (10) | Portage | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Jared's Pool Services | 56 | 4.9★ (19) | Portage | — | — |
| 8 | Southern Michigan Pool Pros | 56 | 4.2★ (57) | Battle Creek, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Hometown Pools, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Comstock Northwest, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | A&K Pools | 56 | 4.6★ (38) | Sturgis, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 22 best pool builders in Portage, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Portage
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 39 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 269 Google reviews, the most in Portage.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Portage
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Comstock Northwest, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 A&K Pools
Based in Sturgis, 29 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Woods Pools Inc
Based in Battle Creek, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coldwater, 38 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Watermark Pools
Based in Kalamazoo, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Battle Creek, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holt, 35 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coldwater, 34 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids, 33 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.1★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 38 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 35 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen, 37 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Portage
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Akins Pools | 35 mi | |
| B & B Pool Service | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Cultivating Dreams | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Easy Solution CO | 36 mi | |
| Fiberglass Pool Surgeon | 4.5★ (2) | 26 mi |
| HJ Land management service | 5.0★ (1) | In Portage |
| Hometown Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Kalamazoo fence & patio | 5.0★ (5) | In Portage |
| Mackey Construction | In Portage | |
| Paradise Pools & More | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
How we ranked Portage pool builders
We scored 22 Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Portage?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Portage, MI is Swimming Pool Supplies Portage - Locey Swim & Spa, LLC with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.7★ from 158 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. American Leak Detection of West Michigan (#2) and The Pool Guys Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 22 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Portage?
ContractorsRanked ranks 22 pool builders serving Portage, MI. 4 of them are based in Portage; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Portage work on weekends?
10 of 22 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Swimming Pool Supplies Portage - Locey Swim & Spa, LLC (#1), The Pool Guys Inc (#3) and Paradise Pools (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Portage pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated pool builders in Portage is 4.7★, with a median of 29 reviews. Paradise Pools has the most, 269 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Portage count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Portage 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 Portage
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 pool builders serving Portage.
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