59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 327 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Salem, OH (2026)
65 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Salem: Seven Seas Pools & Spas - Hermitage, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 327 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): VisionXscapes Design And Build LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 65.
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Most-reviewed: Litehouse Pools & Spas, 273 Google reviews at 3.5★, the most of 65 ranked after Seven Seas Pools & Spas - Hermitage; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
65 Salem pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 35 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 65 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Salem at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seven Seas Pools & Spas - Hermitage | 59 | 4.8★ (327) | Hermitage, 32 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Caribbean Pools and Hot Tubs | 58 | 4.4★ (129) | Youngstown, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Burnett Pools Inc. | 57 | 4.5★ (252) | Cortland, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Homestead Pools | 57 | 3.9★ (72) | Salem | — | — |
| 5 | Blue Dolphin Pools & Spas Ltd | 56 | 4.4★ (93) | Warren, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Austintown Pools and Spas | 55 | 3.7★ (122) | Austintown, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Litehouse Pools & Spas | 55 | 4.0★ (115) | Ravenna, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Litehouse Pools & Spas | 54 | 3.9★ (149) | Akron, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Northeastern Pools and Spas | 54 | 4.3★ (41) | Alliance, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Seb's Pool & Spa Service | 54 | 5.0★ (27) | Youngstown, 10 mi away | — | — |
The 65 best pool builders in Salem, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Youngstown, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cortland, 27 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 252 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Warren, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Austintown, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ravenna, 27 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 34 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alliance, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Youngstown, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 30 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 273 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 26 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 28 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 34 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellwood City, 29 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 A1 Pool Service
Based in Steubenville, 37 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Ohio State Pools
Based in Ravenna, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Monaca, 34 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 B & T Excavating
Based in Champion Heights, 34 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Akron, 33 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canal Fulton, 29 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 SplashScapes
Based in North Canton, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Canton Pools LLC
Based in Alliance, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 65 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Salem
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua-rius Pool Maintenance LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Aquarius Pools & Spas | 29 mi | |
| Biacco's WaterworX LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| blackrockpoolconstruction | 34 mi | |
| Corporate Pool & Spa LLC | 34 mi | |
| Family Fun Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Foraker Enterprises Inc | 29 mi | |
| HNR pool service llc | 31 mi | |
| Howland Pools | 30 mi | |
| J & M Pools, Llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Salem |
| McClelland Construction & Pools | 36 mi | |
| Pools and Spas by Bluegrass | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Pure Water Pools LLC | 37 mi | |
| Samson's Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Trinity Pools LTD | 34 mi | |
| WM Contracting of Ohio LLC | 39 mi |
How we ranked Salem pool builders
We scored 65 Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Salem?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Salem, OH is Seven Seas Pools & Spas - Hermitage with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 327 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Caribbean Pools and Hot Tubs (#2) and Burnett Pools Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 65 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Salem?
ContractorsRanked ranks 65 pool builders serving Salem, OH. 1 of them is based in Salem; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 16 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Salem are open 24/7?
3 ranked pool builders in Salem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is VisionXscapes Design And Build LLC (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Salem work on weekends?
35 of 65 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Seven Seas Pools & Spas - Hermitage (#1), Caribbean Pools and Hot Tubs (#2) and Burnett Pools Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Salem pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 65 rated pool builders in Salem is 4.4★, with a median of 27 reviews. Seven Seas Pools & Spas - Hermitage has the most, 327 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 Salem count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Salem 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 Salem
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 65 pool builders serving Salem.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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