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Best Pool Builders in San Luis Obispo, CA (2026)

18 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in San Luis Obispo: Carefree Pools & Spas, CR Score 61/100; 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: The Pool Keepers, 42 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 18 ranked after Carefree Pools & Spas; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

18 San Luis Obispo pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 18 rated businesses.

Top 10 pool builders in San Luis Obispo at a glance

Top 10 pool builders in San Luis Obispo at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Carefree Pools & Spas614.6★ (84)San Luis Obispo—Overall
2CCH Pools583.3★ (18)San Luis ObispoSat · Sun—
3The Pool Keepers585.0★ (42)Atascadero, 13 mi away—Most reviews
4Pacific Outdoor Living575.0★ (36)San Luis ObispoSat · Sun—
5Central Coast Pool And Spa565.0★ (30)Atascadero, 22 mi away——
6Mr. Poolman554.4★ (39)Santa Maria, 29 mi awaySat—
7Carecraft Pools San Luis Obispo555.0★ (7)San Luis Obispo——
8Keene's Pool Service555.0★ (4)Santa Maria, 16 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Central Coast Pool Service534.3★ (6)Grover Beach, 7 mi away——
10Pacific Outdoor Living535.0★ (4)Grover Beach, 12 mi awaySat—

The 18 best pool builders in San Luis Obispo, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in San Luis Obispo

    #1 Carefree Pools & Spas

    Based in San Luis Obispo

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews, the most in San Luis Obispo.

    • 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    202 Tank Farm Rd STE B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Carefree Pools & Spas(805) 544-7773

  2. #2 CCH Pools

    Based in San Luis Obispo

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    • 3.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    1227 Archer St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for CCH Pools(805) 439-4404

  3. #3 The Pool Keepers

    Based in Atascadero, 13 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    • 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–3:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8060 Morro Rd Unit D, Atascadero, CA 93422
    View profile for The Pool Keepers(805) 457-8212

  6. #6 Mr. Poolman

    Based in Santa Maria, 29 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    • 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3395 Orcutt Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455
    View profile for Mr. Poolman(805) 934-5181

  8. #8 Keene's Pool Service

    Based in Santa Maria, 16 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–3 PM · Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Keene's Pool Service(805) 910-7946

  10. #10 Pacific Outdoor Living

    Based in Grover Beach, 12 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    974 Griffin St, Grover Beach, CA 93433
    View profile for Pacific Outdoor Living(805) 429-4886

  13. #13 Backyard Visions, Inc.

    Based in Atascadero, 14 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    • 3.4★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7477 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
    View profile for Backyard Visions, Inc.(805) 466-5142

  18. #18 Grady's Pools

    Based in Cambria, 17 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1036 S Ocean Ave, Cayucos, CA 93430
    View profile for Grady's Pools(805) 858-8686

Also serving San Luis Obispo

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.

Unranked pool builders serving San Luis Obispo
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aquamark Pool Care1.0★ (1)24 mi
Aquastar Pools & SpasIn San Luis Obispo
Atlantis Pool Service38 mi
Backyard Visions Retail Store5.0★ (1)14 mi
Big Blue Pool & Spa Svc1.0★ (1)11 mi
BK Pool and Spa Service5.0★ (1)12 mi
Bravo Construction5.0★ (2)23 mi
Cal Coast Pool Construction5.0★ (1)14 mi
Lambert's Pools & Spa Services3.0★ (1)24 mi
Paradise Environments6 mi
Paradisepoolspaso24 mi
Performance Pool and Spa CPO certified14 mi
Pool Cleaning Santa Maria34 mi
Professional Design Construction26 mi
Springtime landscape5.0★ (9)In San Luis Obispo
Stainless Aquatics, a Division of Island Construction39 mi

How we ranked San Luis Obispo pool builders

We scored 18 San Luis Obispo 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn San Luis Obispo data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Pool builders in San Luis Obispo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best pool builder in San Luis Obispo?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in San Luis Obispo, CA is Carefree Pools & Spas with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews. CCH Pools (#2) and The Pool Keepers (#3) follow. We ranked 18 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many pool builders are there in San Luis Obispo?

ContractorsRanked ranks 18 pool builders serving San Luis Obispo, CA. 4 of them are based in San Luis Obispo; 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 San Luis Obispo work on weekends?

7 of 18 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CCH Pools (#2), Pacific Outdoor Living (#4) and Mr. Poolman (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do San Luis Obispo pool builders have?

The median Google rating among 18 rated pool builders in San Luis Obispo is 4.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. Carefree Pools & Spas has the most, 84 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 Luis Obispo count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 pool builders serving San Luis Obispo.

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