64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 525 Google reviews, the most in Rochester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Rochester, NY (2026)
28 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Rochester: Pettis Pools & Patio, CR Score 64/100; 4.7★ from 525 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SPS Pool Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 28.
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Most-reviewed: Pettis Pools & Patio, 338 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 28 ranked after Pettis Pools & Patio; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Rochester pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 28 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Rochester at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pettis Pools & Patio | 64 | 4.7★ (525) | Hilton, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Pettis Pools & Patio | 63 | 4.7★ (338) | East Rochester, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | SPS Pool Services LLC | 63 | 4.5★ (104) | Rochester | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Blue Wave Pool & Spa | 61 | 4.9★ (66) | Rochester | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Precision Pool Patch | 61 | 5.0★ (20) | Rochester | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Auguste Pool Service LLC | 61 | 4.5★ (32) | Rochester | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | LDL Pools Inc | 61 | 4.5★ (81) | Rochester | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | North Eastern Pool & Spa | 60 | 4.3★ (226) | East Rochester, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Design Pool & Spa | 59 | 4.9★ (51) | Fairport, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Gray's Pools | 59 | 4.9★ (34) | Rochester | Sat | — |
The 28 best pool builders in Rochester, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in East Rochester, 8 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 338 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Rochester, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairport, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Gray's Pools
Based in Rochester
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Rochester
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 HB Pools
Based in Rochester
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Irondequoit, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamlin, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairport, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gates-North Gates, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 89 Pool Service
Based in Greece, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brighton, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 142 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canandaigua, 27 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairport, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Delta Pools
Based in Rochester
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 39 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 28 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Buff City Pools | 47 | 5.0★ (10) | 38 mi |
| 27 | Bricks Landscape - Patio Man Inc | 45 | 3.4★ (17) | 7 mi |
| 28 | JBC Excavation LLC | 45 | 4.3★ (16) | 29 mi |
Also serving Rochester
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| J Northern Products | In Rochester | |
| Rochester Fence Pros LLC | 5.0★ (16) | In Rochester |
| Scott's Landscaping and Fencing | 5.0★ (14) | In Rochester |
| Timmy’s Lagoon Concrete Pool & Spa LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
How we ranked Rochester pool builders
We scored 28 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Rochester?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Rochester, NY is Pettis Pools & Patio with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.7★ from 525 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Pettis Pools & Patio (#2) and SPS Pool Services LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 28 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Rochester?
ContractorsRanked ranks 28 pool builders serving Rochester, NY. 12 of them are based in Rochester; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 4 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Rochester are open 24/7?
3 ranked pool builders in Rochester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are SPS Pool Services LLC (#3), Precision Pool Patch (#5) and Auguste Pool Service LLC (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Rochester work on weekends?
20 of 28 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pettis Pools & Patio (#1), Pettis Pools & Patio (#2) and SPS Pool Services LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Rochester pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 28 rated pool builders in Rochester is 4.7★, with a median of 36 reviews. Pettis Pools & Patio has the most, 525 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 Rochester count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Rochester 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 Rochester
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 pool builders serving Rochester.
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