61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Salem, OR (2026)
25 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: Haven Spa Pool & Hearth, CR Score 61/100; 4.5★ from 169 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: Haven Spa Pool & Hearth, 951 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
25 Salem pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 25 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Salem at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haven Spa Pool & Hearth | 61 | 4.5★ (169) | Salem | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Haven Spa Pool & Hearth | 60 | 4.9★ (951) | Clackamas, 40 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | Emerald Outdoor Living | 57 | 4.1★ (175) | Salem | Sat | — |
| 4 | Paradise Pools and Hot Tubs (cleaning and repairs) | 54 | 5.0★ (24) | Salem | — | — |
| 5 | Classic Pool Spa & Hearth | 54 | 4.6★ (116) | Beaverton, 39 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Classic Pool Spa & Hearth | 54 | 4.3★ (190) | Clackamas, 39 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | A-1 Pool & Spa Service | 54 | 4.4★ (30) | Salem | — | — |
| 8 | PDX Pools | 53 | 5.0★ (57) | Sherwood, 26 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | The Pool & Spa House | 52 | 4.3★ (89) | Tigard, 36 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Schaefers Stove & Spa | 51 | 4.2★ (54) | Corvallis, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
The 25 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 Clackamas, 40 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 951 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Beaverton, 39 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clackamas, 39 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 PDX Pools
Based in Sherwood, 26 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tigard, 36 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corvallis, 27 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McMinnville, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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, 37 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilsonville, 30 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beaverton, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 36 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newberg, 26 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilsonville, 29 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 27 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Molalla, 26 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ 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 Hillsboro, 35 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tigard, 35 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Newberg, 26 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Klein Pools
Based in Portland, 39 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tigard, 35 mi away
44/100CR 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.
#25 Willamette HVAC
Based in Hillsboro, 39 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 90 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Salem
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arne Jensen Landscaping, Inc. | 4.1★ (19) | In Salem |
| Black Coral Aquatics | In Salem | |
| Blue Mountain Pools | 33 mi | |
| Complex Pools | 40 mi | |
| Gecko Pool and Spa | 5.0★ (1) | In Salem |
| Oregon Tide Pools | 3.0★ (2) | In Salem |
| PDX Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| PNW Landscaping Salem Oregon | In Salem | |
| Protect-A-Child Pool Fence of Oregon | In Salem | |
| specialized pool and spas inc | 1.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Swimcraft | 3.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| The Home Depot | 4.2★ (2,101) | In Salem |
| Wades' Services | In Salem |
How we ranked Salem pool builders
We scored 25 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, OR is Haven Spa Pool & Hearth with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.5★ from 169 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Haven Spa Pool & Hearth (#2) and Emerald Outdoor Living (#3) follow. We ranked 25 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Salem?
ContractorsRanked ranks 25 pool builders serving Salem, OR. 4 of them are based in Salem; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Salem work on weekends?
9 of 25 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Haven Spa Pool & Hearth (#1), Haven Spa Pool & Hearth (#2) and Emerald Outdoor Living (#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 25 rated pool builders in Salem is 4.5★, with a median of 33 reviews. Haven Spa Pool & Hearth has the most, 951 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 25 pool builders serving Salem.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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