Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 421 Google reviews, the most in Saint Andrews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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Best overall in Saint Andrews: Contemporary Pool Works, LLC, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 421 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Legacy Pools, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 55.
Most-reviewed: Jack Oliver's Pool Spa & Patio, 269 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 55 ranked after Contemporary Pool Works, LLC; ranked #2.
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55 Saint Andrews pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 55 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contemporary Pool Works, LLC | 61 | 4.8★ (421) | Irmo, 6 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Jack Oliver's Pool Spa & Patio | 61 | 4.7★ (269) | Columbia, 8 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Poolman360 | 59 | 4.8★ (44) | Columbia, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Griffin Pools & Spas | 59 | 4.3★ (241) | Lexington, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | American Pools & Spas, Inc | 59 | 4.6★ (123) | West Columbia, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Legacy Pools | 59 | 5.0★ (13) | Columbia, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Columbia | 58 | 4.3★ (141) | Forest Acres, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Sands Pool Care | 58 | 4.8★ (44) | Lexington, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Leslie's Pool Supplies | 57 | 4.1★ (112) | Columbia, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Pete Alewine Pool & Spa | 57 | 4.3★ (64) | Lexington, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 421 Google reviews, the most in Saint Andrews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 269 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 241 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Columbia, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Forest Acres, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 2 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seven Oaks, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Lexington, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Columbia, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Columbia, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Columbia, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seven Oaks, 5 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cayce, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Irmo, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irmo, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
We scored 55 Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews 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 |