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Best Pool Builders in Round Lake, IL (2026)

136 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Round Lake: Aqua Pool & Spa Pros, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 270 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.

  2. 10

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mike's Clearwater Pools, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 136.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Hansen's Pool & Spa, 743 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 136 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

136 Round Lake pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 83 open Saturdays and 39 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 136 rated businesses.

Top 10 pool builders in Round Lake at a glance

Top 10 pool builders in Round Lake at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Aqua Pool & Spa Pros614.8★ (270)Lindenhurst, 5 mi awaySatOverall
2Arvidson Pools & Spas604.5★ (247)Crystal Lake, 11 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Hansen's Pool & Spa604.6★ (743)Kenosha, 20 mi awaySatMost reviews
4The Great Escape Mundelein594.4★ (113)Mundelein, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Lake Pools Inc.574.8★ (43)Mundelein, 9 mi away——
6Cobalt Pools575.0★ (81)Buffalo Grove, 18 mi awaySat—
7Arvidson Pools & Spas574.4★ (68)Palatine, 14 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Cada Pools and Spas564.8★ (257)Saint Charles, 33 mi awaySat—
9A-1 Pools564.7★ (186)Franklin, 40 mi awaySat · Sun—
10Mike's Clearwater Pools564.4★ (5)Grayslake, 4 mi away24/7Emergencies

The 136 best pool builders in Round Lake, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Round Lake

    Based in Lindenhurst, 5 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 270 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 270 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2060 E Grand Ave, Lindenhurst, IL 60046
  2. Based in Crystal Lake, 11 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 247 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue closed · Wed–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    3209 State Rte 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
  3. Based in Kenosha, 20 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 743 Google reviews, the most in Round Lake.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 743 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4440 Green Bay Rd, Kenosha, WI 53144
  4. Based in Mundelein, 10 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 113 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1400 Townline Rd, Mundelein, IL 60060
  5. Based in Mundelein, 9 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews
    Address
    26220 IL-83, Mundelein, IL 60060
  6. Based in Buffalo Grove, 18 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
  7. Based in Palatine, 14 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue closed · Wed–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    2222 Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
  8. Based in Saint Charles, 33 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 257 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 257 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2701 W Main St, St. Charles, IL 60175
  9. Based in Franklin, 40 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 186 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    6536 S Lovers Lane Rd, Franklin, WI 53132
  10. Based in Grayslake, 4 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    31062 IL-83, Grayslake, IL 60030
  11. Based in Rolling Meadows, 18 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3701 Berdnick St Suite I, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
  12. Based in Barrington, 14 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    201 S Grove Ave, Barrington, IL 60010
  13. Based in Columbia, 14 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
  14. Based in Libertyville, 9 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    543 North Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
  15. Based in Fox Lake, 15 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
  16. Based in Antioch, 8 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.1★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    22636 W Washington St, Antioch, IL 60002
  17. Based in Niles, 26 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–3 PM
    Address
    8850 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714
  18. Based in McHenry, 9 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–1 PM
    Address
    2706 Evergreen Cir, McHenry, IL 60050
  19. Based in McHenry, 10 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 7 AM–2 PM
    Address
    206 Cross Trail, McHenry, IL 60050
  20. Based in Barrington, 14 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    128 W Liberty St, Barrington, IL 60010
  21. Based in Mundelein, 7 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
  22. Based in Northlake, 33 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    220 S Harold Ave, Northlake, IL 60164
  23. Based in Saint Charles, 32 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1424 E Main St Unit 1D, St. Charles, IL 60174
  24. Based in Northbrook, 18 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4605 Forest View Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062

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 136 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.

pool builders in Round Lake, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Downes Swimming Pool Co, Inc543.8★ (34)16 mi
27Mammoth Pools542.3★ (3)9 mi
28Arvidson Pools & Spas544.4★ (70)34 mi
29Aquasol Pools and Spas545.0★ (8)27 mi
30Inmans general contracting and pools544.1★ (14)7 mi
31Meechs Beaches545.0★ (30)17 mi
32Geneva Pool Service & Retail Store544.8★ (48)33 mi
33Northern Illinois Pool / EZ H2O (BULK WATER DELIVERY)533.9★ (22)11 mi
34Windy City Pools535.0★ (4)2 mi
35Baker Pool & Fitness534.6★ (122)40 mi
36Stay Cool Pools534.5★ (8)10 mi
37Kingfisher Pools535.0★ (26)17 mi
38Action Pool & Spa (Retail store closed - Please call for pool & spa services)534.6★ (47)33 mi
39Sunset Pools & Spas524.8★ (32)18 mi
40Russo's Pool & Spa Inc.524.0★ (218)33 mi
41Elite Pools and Spas524.0★ (56)20 mi
42Stateline Pool & Spa525.0★ (10)18 mi
43Pool Pros of Chicago, Inc523.7★ (6)18 mi
44Paramount Pool Service522.9★ (9)6 mi
45The Dolphins Pool, Inc.524.4★ (7)13 mi
46Boilini Co524.7★ (12)9 mi
47Sp Tech Pools & Spas524.6★ (56)37 mi
48PJ's Pools523.8★ (17)12 mi
49Happy Pools And Spa523.4★ (44)24 mi
50Seasonal Landscape Solutions524.8★ (77)18 mi

Also serving Round Lake

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.

Unranked pool builders serving Round Lake
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Acqua Life Pools5.0★ (1)34 mi
All Property Services5.0★ (2)29 mi
Astro Swimming Pool & Spa5.0★ (1)15 mi
Carefree Pools, Inc.2.0★ (1)18 mi
Carports Hawaii3.0★ (2)25 mi
Chicagoland Pool Management5.0★ (1)36 mi
Citywide Pool & Spa Inc5.0★ (2)31 mi
Dynasty Pools & More5.0★ (2)22 mi
Graan Pools3.0★ (2)29 mi
Grounds Group5.0★ (1)11 mi
Jack's Pool Service1.0★ (1)9 mi
Kaleidoscoped Creations5.0★ (2)22 mi
Mack Land, LLC5.0★ (1)13 mi
MHD Builders1.0★ (2)16 mi
Pool Spa Plaster Masters Inc5.0★ (1)20 mi
Prairie Creek Outdoor Living5.0★ (2)38 mi
Premier Pools7 mi
ProBlue Pools5.0★ (2)22 mi
Q & Q Pool Tech Support5.0★ (1)17 mi
USA Pools - IL3.0★ (2)36 mi

How we ranked Round Lake pool builders

We scored 136 Round Lake 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Round Lake data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Pool builders in Round Lake: frequently asked questions

Who is the best pool builder in Round Lake?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Round Lake, IL is Aqua Pool & Spa Pros with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 270 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Arvidson Pools & Spas (#2) and Hansen's Pool & Spa (#3) follow. We ranked 136 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many pool builders are there in Round Lake?

ContractorsRanked ranks 136 pool builders serving Round Lake, IL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which pool builders in Round Lake are open 24/7?

13 ranked pool builders in Round Lake post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mike's Clearwater Pools (#10), VIP Swimming Pool Repair (#12) and Jimmy’s cleaning services LLC (#16). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which pool builders in Round Lake work on weekends?

83 of 136 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 39 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Aqua Pool & Spa Pros (#1), Arvidson Pools & Spas (#2) and Hansen's Pool & Spa (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Round Lake pool builders have?

The median Google rating among 136 rated pool builders in Round Lake is 4.6★, with a median of 14 reviews. Hansen's Pool & Spa has the most, 743 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Round Lake count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Round Lake 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 Round Lake

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 136 pool builders serving Round Lake.

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