63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews, the most in Saco.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Saco, ME (2026)
24 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Saco: The Pool Shed, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SSG Pools (Maine), posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 24.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Ace Pool Services, 103 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 24 ranked after The Pool Shed; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Saco pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Saco at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pool Shed | 63 | 4.8★ (152) | Biddeford, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Ace Pool Services | 59 | 4.9★ (103) | Rochester, 31 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | White Mountain Pool & Spa | 58 | 4.5★ (100) | Somersworth, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | SSG Pools (Maine) | 58 | 5.0★ (8) | Biddeford, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Northern Pool & Spa | 57 | 4.7★ (101) | Eliot, 30 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | East Coast Pool & Spa | 57 | 4.6★ (56) | Sanford, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Mowry Brothers Pools | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Buxton, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Atlantic Pool and Billiards | 56 | 4.9★ (7) | Biddeford, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | The Pool Man | 56 | 2.3★ (3) | Biddeford, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Coleco Family Pool & Spa Center | 55 | 3.8★ (32) | Sanford, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 24 best pool builders in Saco, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Rochester, 31 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Somersworth, 29 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eliot, 30 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buxton, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Biddeford, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#9 The Pool Man
Based in Biddeford, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Portsmouth, 36 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gorham, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 33 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 30 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 36 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Ledgewater Pools
Based in South Portland, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newburyport, 33 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 M-T Pools Inc.
Based in Brunswick, 39 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Barrington, 33 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lowell, 39 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Saco
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bayside Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Efficient Air Systems, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Gemini Pool Service Inc | 32 mi | |
| Granite Pools & Outdoor Living | 34 mi | |
| Poolman | 1.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Vance Pool Co | 1.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
How we ranked Saco pool builders
We scored 24 Saco 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 Saco 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 Saco: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Saco?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Saco, ME is The Pool Shed with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ace Pool Services (#2) and White Mountain Pool & Spa (#3) follow. We ranked 24 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Saco?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 pool builders serving Saco, ME. Another 6 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Saco are open 24/7?
3 ranked pool builders in Saco post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are SSG Pools (Maine) (#4), The Pool Man (#9) and Coleco Family Pool & Spa Center (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Saco work on weekends?
17 of 24 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Pool Shed (#1), White Mountain Pool & Spa (#3) and SSG Pools (Maine) (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Saco pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated pool builders in Saco is 4.5★, with a median of 25 reviews. The Pool Shed has the most, 152 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 Saco count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Saco 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 Saco
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 pool builders serving Saco.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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