63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 420 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Best Pool Builders in Raleigh, NC (2026)
104 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Raleigh: Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 420 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 12
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Backyard Retreat Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 104.
- 45
Most-reviewed: Greenway Irrigation, 706 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 104 ranked; ranked #45.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
104 Raleigh pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 104 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Raleigh at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle | 63 | 4.9★ (420) | Raleigh | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Rising Sun Pools & Spas | 61 | 4.4★ (543) | Raleigh | Sat | — |
| 3 | North State Pools LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (182) | Wake Forest, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Choice Pool & Spa | 60 | 4.4★ (127) | Raleigh | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Sarver Pools | 59 | 5.0★ (50) | Raleigh | Sat | — |
| 6 | Anthony & Sylvan Pools | 59 | 4.7★ (142) | Raleigh | — | — |
| 7 | Pearl Pools | 58 | 4.7★ (114) | Raleigh | — | — |
| 8 | Spa & Pool Outlet | 58 | 4.5★ (293) | Selma, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | A Vinyl Works | 58 | 4.5★ (30) | Cary, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Cornerstone Pools LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (53) | Raleigh | — | — |
The 104 best pool builders in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 543 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Wake Forest, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#5 Sarver Pools
Based in Raleigh
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#7 Pearl Pools
Based in Raleigh
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Selma, 27 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 293 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Cary, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Durham, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Garner, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Wendell, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Raleigh
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#20 Pool Specialists
Based in Raleigh
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#21 Spot Pools
Based in Raleigh
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in West Raleigh, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#23 Swim
Based in Raleigh
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Hillsborough, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#25 Lyfe Pools
Based in Raleigh
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
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 104 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Leslie's Pool Supplies | 56 | 4.1★ (81) | 6 mi |
| 27 | Prestige Pools of NC | 56 | 5.0★ (64) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Clark and Son Pools & Hardscape | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | 24 mi |
| 29 | Puddle Pool Services | 55 | 4.7★ (14) | 15 mi |
| 30 | US-1 Pools | 55 | 4.5★ (54) | 25 mi |
| 31 | Trinity Pools, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (32) | 8 mi |
| 32 | Triangle Swimming Pools, LLC | 55 | 4.7★ (28) | 13 mi |
| 33 | Net Positive Pool Services of Raleigh, NC | 55 | 5.0★ (17) | In Raleigh |
| 34 | Clearwater Pools | 55 | 3.6★ (97) | 12 mi |
| 35 | Aqua-Duck Water Transport | 55 | 4.7★ (26) | 25 mi |
| 36 | CPC Pool Works | 55 | 4.7★ (92) | 19 mi |
| 37 | Extreme Pools Renovations | 55 | 4.4★ (27) | In Raleigh |
| 38 | Bella Pools by Design | 55 | 4.5★ (70) | 11 mi |
| 39 | Aqua Squad | 55 | 4.7★ (41) | 9 mi |
| 40 | Pool Professionals, Inc. | 55 | 3.9★ (85) | In Raleigh |
| 41 | Pond Solutions | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | 12 mi |
| 42 | Superior Pools of Triangle | 54 | 4.1★ (34) | In Raleigh |
| 43 | Oak City Pools and Spas LLC | 54 | 4.6★ (9) | 6 mi |
| 44 | Oak City Outdoors | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | In Raleigh |
| 45 | Greenway Irrigation | 54 | 4.9★ (706) | 16 mi |
| 46 | Carolina Poolscapes | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | 10 mi |
| 47 | Master Pools by Gress' Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (49) | 23 mi |
| 48 | Hammerhead Pool Services, Inc. | 54 | 2.9★ (9) | In Raleigh |
| 49 | Expert Aquatics | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | In Raleigh |
| 50 | Progressive Pools | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | 23 mi |
Also serving Raleigh
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Raleigh Mobile - SandBlasting Hydroblasting Coatings | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Aecc San Juan Pools | 2.5★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Aqua Fortis | 5.0★ (2) | In Raleigh |
| Aqua Haven Pools | 5.0★ (1) | In Raleigh |
| Barton Hayes Pool | 5.0★ (1) | In Raleigh |
| Calm Waters Pools And Outdoor Living LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Carolina Custom Curbing inc | 5.0★ (90) | In Raleigh |
| Carolina Pool Rescue | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Creative Construction Pools and Spas | In Raleigh | |
| Hatteras Pools of Raleigh Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Lee Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Oaks City Deck | In Raleigh | |
| Oaks City Deck | In Raleigh | |
| Oasis Pools | In Raleigh | |
| Pool hardscapes | In Raleigh | |
| Pool Liner Pro | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Raleigh Fence Company | 5.0★ (5) | In Raleigh |
| Rapid Concrete Leveling | 5.0★ (15) | In Raleigh |
| Southern Pool Installation | 5.0★ (2) | In Raleigh |
| The Guardian Fencing Company | 5.0★ (5) | In Raleigh |
How we ranked Raleigh pool builders
We scored 104 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Raleigh?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Raleigh, NC is Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 420 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Rising Sun Pools & Spas (#2) and North State Pools LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 104 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Raleigh?
ContractorsRanked ranks 104 pool builders serving Raleigh, NC. 24 of them are based in Raleigh; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Raleigh are open 24/7?
4 ranked pool builders in Raleigh post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Backyard Retreat Inc (#12), Bluestone Pool Solutions (#14) and Palm Pool Builders Raleigh (#22). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Raleigh work on weekends?
37 of 104 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle (#1), Rising Sun Pools & Spas (#2) and North State Pools LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Raleigh pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 104 rated pool builders in Raleigh is 4.8★, with a median of 21 reviews. Greenway Irrigation has the most, 706 reviews, and ranks #45. 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 Raleigh count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Raleigh 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 Raleigh
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 104 pool builders serving Raleigh.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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