62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Best Pool Builders in Ruskin, FL (2026)
674 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ruskin: The Pool Experts of Apollo Beach, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sleuth Leak Detection, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 674.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Hawkins Service Co., 4,707 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 674 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
674 Ruskin pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 60 are open 24/7, 330 open Saturdays and 163 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 674 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Ruskin at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pool Experts of Apollo Beach | 62 | 4.9★ (150) | Sun City Center, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | RED RHINO, The Pool Leak Experts | 61 | 4.9★ (1,219) | Egypt Lake-Leto, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Neighborhood Pool Guys Maintenance and Repairs | 60 | 5.0★ (85) | Apollo Beach, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Sleuth Leak Detection | 60 | 5.0★ (3,764) | Bradenton, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Wahoo Pools - Tampa | 59 | 4.8★ (92) | Riverview, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | PRECISION POOLS | 59 | 5.0★ (115) | Tampa, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa | 59 | 4.7★ (364) | Valrico, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Aquatics Unlimited of Florida, LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (137) | Land O' Lakes, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Cabana Pool Services | 59 | 5.0★ (72) | Palm Harbor, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Hawkins Service Co. | 59 | 4.9★ (4,707) | Tampa, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 674 best pool builders in Ruskin, 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 Egypt Lake-Leto, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,219 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Apollo Beach, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Bradenton, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 3,764 Google reviews.
Based in Riverview, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Tampa, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Valrico, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 364 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Land O' Lakes, 24 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Palm Harbor, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Tampa, 21 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,707 Google reviews, the most in Ruskin.
Based in Tampa, 26 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Riverview, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 268 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
#13 Leak Sharks
Based in Treasure Island, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 299 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Brandon, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#15 The Leak Guys
Based in St. Petersburg, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Sun City Center, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Apollo Beach, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
#18 RED RHINO
Based in Sarasota Springs, 37 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,663 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Largo, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Riverview, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Brandon, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Clearwater, 28 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Tampa, 25 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Temple Terrace, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Bradenton, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
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 674 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Ruskin
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Pool & Spa Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Aqua Pool Resurfacing LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Aquatic Adventures Pools-Spas | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Caribbean Clear Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Catalina Pool Services Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Dolphin Pool Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Eden Pool and Spa | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Florida Pool Authority | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Hoffa's Pools And Honeydoos | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Keystone Pool & Patio | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Living Water Enterprises, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| People's Choice Gas Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Pools with a Purpose, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Premier Outdoor Living & Design: Outdoor Kitchen Store in Tampa, Florida | 4.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Riviera Pools Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Super Shark Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| TriStarr Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Triton Pool & Spa | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| WEST FLORIDA POOL HEATER REPAIR | 3.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Zeroed-In Leak Detection | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
How we ranked Ruskin pool builders
We scored 674 Ruskin 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 Ruskin 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 Ruskin: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Ruskin?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Ruskin, FL is The Pool Experts of Apollo Beach with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. RED RHINO, The Pool Leak Experts (#2) and Neighborhood Pool Guys Maintenance and Repairs (#3) follow. We ranked 674 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Ruskin?
ContractorsRanked ranks 674 pool builders serving Ruskin, FL. 1 of them is based in Ruskin; 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 Ruskin are open 24/7?
60 ranked pool builders in Ruskin post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Pool Experts of Apollo Beach (#1), Sleuth Leak Detection (#4) and Wahoo Pools - Tampa (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Ruskin work on weekends?
330 of 674 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 163 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Pool Experts of Apollo Beach (#1), RED RHINO, The Pool Leak Experts (#2) and Neighborhood Pool Guys Maintenance and Repairs (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ruskin pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 674 rated pool builders in Ruskin is 4.8★, with a median of 26 reviews. Hawkins Service Co. has the most, 4,707 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Ruskin count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Ruskin 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 Ruskin
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 674 pool builders serving Ruskin.
- November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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