64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 391 Google reviews, the most in Roanoke.
Best Pool Builders in Roanoke, VA (2026)
18 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Roanoke: Water By Design - Hot Tub & Sauna Superstore, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 391 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 345 Landscaping, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 18.
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Most-reviewed: The Pool House, 160 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 18 ranked after Water By Design - Hot Tub & Sauna Superstore; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Roanoke pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 18 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Roanoke at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water By Design - Hot Tub & Sauna Superstore | 64 | 4.8★ (391) | Roanoke | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Waterworks Hot Tubs and Pools | 61 | 4.6★ (145) | Roanoke | Sat | — |
| 3 | National Pools of Roanoke Inc | 58 | 4.5★ (119) | Roanoke | — | — |
| 4 | 345 Landscaping | 57 | 4.9★ (41) | Radford, 36 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | The Pool House | 56 | 4.8★ (160) | Collinsville, 36 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | Water by Design - Hot Tubs & Saunas | 56 | 4.9★ (134) | Lynchburg, 39 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Pinnacle Pools & Maintenance LLC | 56 | 4.4★ (19) | Salem, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Virginia Pool Sales & Services | 55 | 3.6★ (32) | Roanoke | Sat | — |
| 9 | Little River Pool & Spa | 55 | 4.7★ (68) | Christiansburg, 28 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Pool Foolin | 54 | 4.9★ (40) | Lynchburg, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
The 18 best pool builders in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Roanoke
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Radford, 36 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Collinsville, 36 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Lynchburg, 39 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Salem, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Roanoke
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Christiansburg, 28 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#10 Pool Foolin
Based in Lynchburg, 33 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Vinton, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based in Winston-Salem, 34 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Salem, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based in Lynchburg, 33 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Forest, 39 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#16 Ridge Landscapes
Based in Hollins, 16 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Lynchburg, 37 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based in Apex, 35 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Also serving Roanoke
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater pools | 21 mi | |
| Harris Raymond | 3.0★ (1) | In Roanoke |
| Powers Pool Company | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Prestige Pools & Spas LLC | 23 mi | |
| Russell Landscaping & Renovations | 35 mi | |
| Shively Electric | 4.0★ (61) | In Roanoke |
| Sundeck Construction & Pools | 39 mi |
How we ranked Roanoke pool builders
We scored 18 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Roanoke?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Roanoke, VA is Water By Design - Hot Tub & Sauna Superstore with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 391 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. Waterworks Hot Tubs and Pools (#2) and National Pools of Roanoke Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 18 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Roanoke?
ContractorsRanked ranks 18 pool builders serving Roanoke, VA. 4 of them are based in Roanoke; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Roanoke are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Roanoke posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is 345 Landscaping (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Roanoke work on weekends?
14 of 18 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Water By Design - Hot Tub & Sauna Superstore (#1), Waterworks Hot Tubs and Pools (#2) and 345 Landscaping (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Roanoke pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 18 rated pool builders in Roanoke is 4.8★, with a median of 38 reviews. Water By Design - Hot Tub & Sauna Superstore has the most, 391 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 Roanoke count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Roanoke 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 Roanoke
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 pool builders serving Roanoke.
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