59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 44 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 Portsmouth, OH (2026)
9 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Portsmouth: Radiant Pool and Spa, CR Score 59/100; 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
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Most-reviewed: Holiday Pools Inc, 138 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Portsmouth pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 pool builders in Portsmouth at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiant Pool and Spa | 59 | 4.5★ (44) | Portsmouth | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Paradise Pools Inc. | 56 | 4.8★ (74) | Flatwoods, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | AAA Pools | 56 | 4.7★ (14) | Portsmouth | Sat | — |
| 4 | Holiday Pools Inc | 55 | 4.2★ (138) | Huntington, 35 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Cochran & Co Pool Store | 54 | 4.4★ (35) | Ironton, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Ralph O Scott Pools Inc | 53 | 4.8★ (16) | Ashland, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Barbi-Lin Pools | 51 | 3.5★ (47) | Ashland, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | C W Parsons & Co Pools | 50 | 3.4★ (14) | Flatwoods, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Don Klaiber & Sons Pools | 49 | 4.0★ (4) | Ironton, 25 mi away | — | — |
The 9 best pool builders in Portsmouth, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Flatwoods, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 AAA Pools
Based in Portsmouth
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 35 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 138 Google reviews, the most in Portsmouth.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ironton, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 27 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flatwoods, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ironton, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked Portsmouth pool builders
We scored 9 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Portsmouth?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Portsmouth, OH is Radiant Pool and Spa with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. Paradise Pools Inc. (#2) and AAA Pools (#3) follow. We ranked 9 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Portsmouth?
ContractorsRanked ranks 9 pool builders serving Portsmouth, OH. 2 of them are based in Portsmouth; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Portsmouth work on weekends?
7 of 9 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Radiant Pool and Spa (#1), AAA Pools (#3) and Holiday Pools Inc (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Portsmouth pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated pool builders in Portsmouth is 4.4★, with a median of 35 reviews. Holiday Pools Inc has the most, 138 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Portsmouth count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 pool builders serving Portsmouth.
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