Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 743 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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Best overall in Salem: Hansen's Pool & Spa, CR Score 61/100; 4.6★ from 743 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Antioch Pools and Spas, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 121.
Most-reviewed: Swimming Pool Services, 496 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 121 ranked after Hansen's Pool & Spa; ranked #3.
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121 Salem pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 72 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 121 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hansen's Pool & Spa | 61 | 4.6★ (743) | Kenosha, 12 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Aqua Pool & Spa Pros | 60 | 4.8★ (270) | Lindenhurst, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Swimming Pool Services | 58 | 4.9★ (496) | Waukesha, 35 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Arvidson Pools & Spas | 58 | 4.5★ (247) | Crystal Lake, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | A-1 Pools | 58 | 4.7★ (186) | Franklin, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Leisure Pools and Spas | 57 | 4.9★ (342) | Brookfield, 37 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | The Great Escape Mundelein | 57 | 4.4★ (113) | Mundelein, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Specialized Pools | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Columbia, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | GM Builders | 56 | 5.0★ (25) | Fox Lake, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Antioch Pools and Spas | 56 | 3.1★ (8) | Antioch, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
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: 4.6★ from 743 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lindenhurst, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 270 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukesha, 35 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 496 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin, 26 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 37 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 342 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mundelein, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 12 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Fox Lake, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ 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 Buffalo Grove, 30 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Franklin, 26 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mundelein, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 37 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatine, 28 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 33 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grayslake, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 New Berlin, 29 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Libertyville, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 28 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Antioch, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Oconomowoc, 40 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolling Meadows, 32 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 121 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bella Pools and Spa | 54 | 4.5★ (86) | 18 mi |
| 27 | Jimmy’s cleaning services LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | 31 mi |
| 28 | Mammoth Pools | 53 | 2.3★ (3) | 15 mi |
| 29 | Wisconsin Pool and Spa | 53 | 5.0★ (26) | 24 mi |
| 30 | H & S Swimming Pools | 53 | 4.4★ (68) | 38 mi |
| 31 | Lake Geneva Pool And Spa | 53 | 4.4★ (29) | 9 mi |
| 32 | Bob's Pool Builders Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (41) | 40 mi |
| 33 | Pride Pool Service | 53 | 4.0★ (8) | 20 mi |
| 34 | Minit Pools | 53 | 4.9★ (29) | 30 mi |
| 35 | Brinkmann Fiberglass Pools | 53 | 4.9★ (113) | 40 mi |
| 36 | AquaOne Pools | 53 | 4.8★ (61) | 28 mi |
| 37 | Poolside Pools & Spas | 53 | 4.4★ (65) | 31 mi |
| 38 | Clear Water Pool & Spa | 53 | 3.6★ (33) | 16 mi |
| 39 | Meechs Beaches | 52 | 5.0★ (30) | 27 mi |
| 40 | Downes Swimming Pool Co, Inc | 52 | 3.8★ (34) | 30 mi |
| 41 | Aqua Fun Pools & Spas | 52 | 4.4★ (32) | 25 mi |
| 42 | Penguin Pools | 52 | 4.6★ (116) | 34 mi |
| 43 | Windy City Pools | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 44 | Kingfisher Pools | 52 | 5.0★ (26) | 24 mi |
| 45 | Inmans general contracting and pools | 52 | 4.1★ (14) | 21 mi |
| 46 | Pool Water Delivery | 52 | 4.4★ (7) | 26 mi |
| 47 | Elite Pools and Spas | 52 | 4.0★ (56) | 24 mi |
| 48 | The Pool Guys LLC | 52 | 3.7★ (24) | 31 mi |
| 49 | Aqua-Fun Pools & Spas | 52 | 4.6★ (57) | 40 mi |
| 50 | Pool busters | 51 | 4.2★ (10) | 31 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Magic Plumbing And Pool Services LLC | 2.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Astro Swimming Pool & Spa | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Carefree Pools, Inc. | 2.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Carports Hawaii | 3.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Dynasty Pools & More | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Elite Excavation llc | 4.0★ (8) | In Salem |
| Graan Pools | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Grounds Group | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Inground Specialists | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Jack's Pool Service | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Kaleidoscoped Creations | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Mack Land, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| MHD Builders | 1.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Oasis Property Pros llc | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Pool Spa Plaster Masters Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| ProBlue Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Q & Q Pool Tech Support | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Quality Pool & Spa Service LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Sons of Concrete | 1.0★ (1) | In Salem |
| USA Pools - IL | 3.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
We scored 121 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 |