65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 346 Google reviews, the most in San Diego.
Best Pool Builders in San Diego, CA (2026)
226 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in San Diego: Triton Water Renewal LLC, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 346 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ramos & Son's Pool Co, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 226.
- 37
Most-reviewed: San Dieguito Pool Center, 159 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 226 ranked after Triton Water Renewal LLC; ranked #37.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
226 San Diego pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 114 open Saturdays and 45 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 226 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in San Diego at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triton Water Renewal LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (346) | San Diego | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Ramos & Son's Pool Co | 64 | 5.0★ (53) | San Diego | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Cabana Pool Service | 63 | 5.0★ (57) | San Diego | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Cabana Pool Service | 62 | 5.0★ (53) | San Diego | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Swim Care Pool Services - San Diego Leak Detection Specialists | 62 | 4.8★ (148) | San Diego | Sat | — |
| 6 | San Diego Refreshing Pool & Spa | 62 | 5.0★ (40) | San Diego | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | PoolLogic Pool and Spa Service | 62 | 4.8★ (50) | San Diego | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | CA Pool Pros | 61 | 5.0★ (32) | Encinitas, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | McKinney's Pool Service | 61 | 4.9★ (115) | La Mesa, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Golden State Pools | 60 | 4.9★ (117) | San Diego | — | — |
The 226 best pool builders in San Diego, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in San Diego
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in San Diego
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in San Diego
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in San Diego
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in San Diego
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in San Diego
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#8 CA Pool Pros
Based in Encinitas, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in La Mesa, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in San Diego
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in San Diego
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in San Diego
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
#13 Pacific Pools
Based in San Diego
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Chula Vista, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in San Diego
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Poway, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in La Mesa, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Poway, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Carlsbad, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
#20 Cali Pool Tech
Based in Santee, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in El Cajon, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Lakeside, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in San Diego
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in National City, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#25 Cory's Pool Care
Based in Santee, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
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 226 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | San Diego Pool Tech | 58 | 4.8★ (35) | 8 mi |
| 27 | San Diego Pools | 57 | 4.6★ (63) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Crownstruction | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | In San Diego |
| 29 | S Squared Construction & Pool Contractor | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | 10 mi |
| 30 | World Pools Inc | 57 | 4.6★ (41) | 12 mi |
| 31 | GL Pools | 57 | 4.7★ (93) | 14 mi |
| 32 | Reef Pool Services | 57 | 5.0★ (28) | 24 mi |
| 33 | California dreaming pools | 57 | 4.8★ (86) | 28 mi |
| 34 | San Diego Pool Time Services | 57 | 4.8★ (34) | 14 mi |
| 35 | Balanced Pool and Spa Care | 57 | 5.0★ (26) | 2 mi |
| 36 | Sun City Pools | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | 8 mi |
| 37 | San Dieguito Pool Center | 57 | 4.5★ (159) | 27 mi |
| 38 | Payan Pool Service | 57 | 4.8★ (138) | 24 mi |
| 39 | BP Water Concepts Inc | 56 | 4.9★ (35) | 18 mi |
| 40 | Pacific Sun Pool And Spa | 56 | 4.3★ (47) | In San Diego |
| 41 | San Diego Pool Patrol | 56 | 4.8★ (45) | 33 mi |
| 42 | Pool Depot | 56 | 4.4★ (31) | 12 mi |
| 43 | Ramos Pools & Spa Construction Inc | 56 | 4.9★ (54) | 16 mi |
| 44 | Hot Springs Pools, Service Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (35) | 11 mi |
| 45 | Next Level Pool Service And Repair | 56 | 4.7★ (51) | 34 mi |
| 46 | Pool Rehab MD, Inc. | 56 | 4.9★ (52) | 28 mi |
| 47 | Nation Wide Inspections | 56 | 5.0★ (24) | 28 mi |
| 48 | SD Pool Pros | 56 | 3.8★ (13) | 9 mi |
| 49 | California Smartscape | 56 | 4.8★ (70) | 18 mi |
| 50 | Coe Crew Pools | 56 | 4.9★ (40) | 35 mi |
Also serving San Diego
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Stop Pool Pros, Franchise 5 | 1.0★ (1) | In San Diego |
| ACS Pool Services | 5.0★ (1) | In San Diego |
| Blue Water Pool Service & More | 5.0★ (1) | In San Diego |
| California Poolside | In San Diego | |
| Community Pool Services | In San Diego | |
| Custom Creations By Alex Tile & Marble Installation | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Estradas Pools LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Ipssa San Diego Chapter | In San Diego | |
| Omega Deck Builders | 5.0★ (5) | In San Diego |
| Perfect Care Pool Service | 5.0★ (1) | In San Diego |
| Pool Consultants | In San Diego | |
| San Diego Chapter | In San Diego | |
| SD Design Studio | 5.0★ (17) | In San Diego |
| Seascape Pools Inc | In San Diego | |
| Southwind Pool & Spa | In San Diego | |
| TSA Construction, Inc. | 3.7★ (6) | In San Diego |
| Tuscany Pavers | 5.0★ (1) | In San Diego |
| Urban Pool Service | In San Diego | |
| Vets Move Junk | 4.9★ (994) | In San Diego |
| Vida Pool and Spa Care | 3.5★ (2) | In San Diego |
How we ranked San Diego pool builders
We scored 226 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in San Diego?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in San Diego, CA is Triton Water Renewal LLC with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 346 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Ramos & Son's Pool Co (#2) and Cabana Pool Service (#3) follow. We ranked 226 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in San Diego?
ContractorsRanked ranks 226 pool builders serving San Diego, CA. 15 of them are based in San Diego; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in San Diego are open 24/7?
10 ranked pool builders in San Diego post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ramos & Son's Pool Co (#2), CA Pool Pros (#8) and LeRiche Pool and Spa (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in San Diego work on weekends?
114 of 226 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 45 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Triton Water Renewal LLC (#1), Ramos & Son's Pool Co (#2) and Cabana Pool Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do San Diego pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 226 rated pool builders in San Diego is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Triton Water Renewal LLC has the most, 346 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 San Diego count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the San Diego 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 San Diego
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 226 pool builders serving San Diego.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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