65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 98 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 Richmond, VA (2026)
47 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Richmond: James Pool Repair & Services, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SwimRight Pool and Spa, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 47.
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Most-reviewed: Coversafe - Automatic Pool Cover Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, 191 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
47 Richmond pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 47 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Richmond at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Pool Repair & Services | 65 | 4.8★ (98) | Richmond | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | SwimRight Pool and Spa | 63 | 4.9★ (48) | Petersburg, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | MY SUMMER POOL SERVICES LLC | 63 | 4.9★ (54) | Richmond | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Coversafe - Automatic Pool Cover Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 61 | 5.0★ (191) | Ashland, 11 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Pla-Mor Pools | 61 | 4.5★ (183) | Mechanicsville, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Pool Scouts of Greater Richmond | 60 | 4.9★ (110) | Brandermill, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Clearwater Pools & Spas | 59 | 4.7★ (82) | Chester, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Pool Works Va | 59 | 5.0★ (39) | Ashland, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Bruce & Son Water Hauling | 59 | 4.8★ (44) | Mechanicsville, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Anthony & Sylvan Pools | 58 | 4.8★ (72) | Ashland, 10 mi away | — | — |
The 47 best pool builders in Richmond, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Petersburg, 7 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews, the most in Richmond.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petersburg, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tuckahoe, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tuckahoe, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tuckahoe, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Bellwood, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Outdoor Dreams
Based in Richmond
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Legacy Pools
Based in Tuckahoe, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 47 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Sublime Pools RVA | 54 | 5.0★ (14) | 31 mi |
| 27 | DLG Pool Suplies LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | In Richmond |
| 28 | Keypoint Pools | 54 | 4.8★ (19) | 26 mi |
| 29 | E & E Pool Service | 54 | 4.9★ (28) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Swim Club Management Group Richmond | 54 | 4.3★ (14) | 5 mi |
| 31 | Rosete Hardscapes | 53 | 4.9★ (132) | 12 mi |
| 32 | Ultimate Pools | 53 | 4.2★ (29) | 15 mi |
| 33 | Nealy’s Pools | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | 31 mi |
| 34 | JDO Pools & Spas | 53 | 3.8★ (10) | In Richmond |
| 35 | Medallion Pools | 52 | 3.3★ (105) | 22 mi |
| 36 | Pool | 52 | 4.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 37 | Hydro Pools & Water Hauling | 52 | 3.6★ (22) | 26 mi |
| 38 | Custom Pools and Landscapes of Richmond | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | 5 mi |
| 39 | Klean Pools | 50 | 2.3★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 40 | Peak Property Maintenance LLC | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | In Richmond |
| 41 | Richmond Patios | 49 | 4.3★ (6) | In Richmond |
| 42 | Staycation Pools and Spas LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (9) | 39 mi |
| 43 | Joe Price Electrical Service | 48 | 4.7★ (17) | 20 mi |
| 44 | Afford A Pool & Spa | 48 | 2.3★ (12) | 36 mi |
| 45 | American Leak Detection of Central Virginia | 47 | 4.5★ (84) | 35 mi |
| 46 | Mattox Residential Services | 46 | 5.0★ (20) | 25 mi |
| 47 | Avery Landscape | 45 | 4.2★ (10) | 19 mi |
Also serving Richmond
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 construction & pools llc | 10 mi | |
| Bower Pools | In Richmond | |
| Clearwater Pools & Spas | 12 mi | |
| Elite Outdoors, LLC | 1 mi | |
| KBS Inc | 3.8★ (20) | In Richmond |
| Lifestyle Pools & Construction LLC . | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| ME&M Services LLC | 1.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
| Outdoor Dreams | 12 mi | |
| Paradise Pools by the Lake LLC | 14 mi | |
| Picture Perfect Pools RVA | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Pla-Mor Construction Corp | 14 mi | |
| Pleasure pools inc | 12 mi | |
| Precision Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Royal Pools | 14 mi | |
| Stout Pools | Design + Build | 12 mi | |
| Tidewater Pools | 12 mi |
How we ranked Richmond pool builders
We scored 47 Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Richmond?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Richmond, VA is James Pool Repair & Services with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. SwimRight Pool and Spa (#2) and MY SUMMER POOL SERVICES LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 47 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Richmond?
ContractorsRanked ranks 47 pool builders serving Richmond, VA. 13 of them are based in Richmond; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 16 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Richmond are open 24/7?
3 ranked pool builders in Richmond post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are James Pool Repair & Services (#1) and SwimRight Pool and Spa (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Richmond work on weekends?
22 of 47 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are James Pool Repair & Services (#1), SwimRight Pool and Spa (#2) and MY SUMMER POOL SERVICES LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Richmond pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 47 rated pool builders in Richmond is 4.7★, with a median of 29 reviews. Coversafe - Automatic Pool Cover Installation, Maintenance, and Repair has the most, 191 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 Richmond count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Richmond 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 Richmond
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 47 pool builders serving Richmond.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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