63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Sanford, FL (2026)
495 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Sanford: Southern Pool Designs, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Certified Pool Pros, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 495.
- 16
Most-reviewed: RED RHINO, The Pool Leak Experts - Orlando, 1,534 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 495 ranked; ranked #16.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
495 Sanford pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 251 open Saturdays and 113 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 495 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Sanford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Pool Designs | 63 | 5.0★ (79) | Sanford | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dreamscapes Pools and Spas | 63 | 5.0★ (211) | Sanford | — | — |
| 3 | Certified Pool Pros | 62 | 5.0★ (91) | Lake Mary, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Aaron's Leak Detection | 61 | 4.9★ (1,294) | Winter Springs, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Professional Aquatic Services, Inc. | 60 | 4.9★ (761) | Orlando, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Pool Shack | 60 | 4.9★ (141) | Altamonte Springs, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | The Pool Guys of Ocoee | 60 | 4.8★ (120) | Ocoee, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Gulfstream Pools Design and Construction | 60 | 5.0★ (37) | Sanford | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Expert Pool Solutions | 59 | 5.0★ (27) | Winter Springs, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa | 59 | 4.4★ (107) | Sanford | Sat · Sun | — |
The 495 best pool builders in Sanford, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Sanford
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake Mary, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winter Springs, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,294 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orlando, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 761 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 Pool Shack
Based in Altamonte Springs, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocoee, 22 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Winter Springs, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orlando, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apopka, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orlando, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 267 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Deltona, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alafaya, 37 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,534 Google reviews, the most in Sanford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Mary, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Pools By Bradley
Based in Lake Mary, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 232 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Casselberry, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 285 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eustis, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belle Isle, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Lake Mary, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Port Saint Lucie, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Horizon West, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Port Orange, 27 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 200 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 495 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Sanford
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Aluminum | 3.5★ (21) | In Sanford |
| Advanced Pebble Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Sanford |
| BlueLux Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Champagne Pools and Spas | 5.0★ (2) | In Sanford |
| Clear Pools: Pool Service and Repairs of Longwood | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Concorde by D.R. Horton | 4.6★ (33) | In Sanford |
| Deltona Pool Deck Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Don's Leak Services - Orlando FL Pool Leak Detection and Repair | 3.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Elite Pool Service LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Honest John's LLC | In Sanford | |
| Lakeside Custom Pools | In Sanford | |
| Patrick Sean Designs | In Sanford | |
| Sandbar Pool Repair | In Sanford | |
| Southern Aquatic Management Inc | 4.4★ (39) | In Sanford |
| Star's Pool Care | 3.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Star's Pool Care Sanford | 5.0★ (1) | In Sanford |
| Sunologi — Remodeling, Renovation & Outdoor Living | In Sanford | |
| Super Pools | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Thornbrooke | 4.1★ (11) | In Sanford |
| Tropical Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
How we ranked Sanford pool builders
We scored 495 Sanford 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 4, 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 Sanford 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 Sanford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Sanford?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Sanford, FL is Southern Pool Designs with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dreamscapes Pools and Spas (#2) and Certified Pool Pros (#3) follow. We ranked 495 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 4, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Sanford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 495 pool builders serving Sanford, FL. 7 of them are based in Sanford; 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 Sanford are open 24/7?
22 ranked pool builders in Sanford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Southern Pool Designs (#1), Certified Pool Pros (#3) and The Pool Guys of Ocoee (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Sanford work on weekends?
251 of 495 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 113 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Southern Pool Designs (#1), Certified Pool Pros (#3) and Pool Shack (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Sanford pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 495 rated pool builders in Sanford is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. RED RHINO, The Pool Leak Experts - Orlando has the most, 1,534 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Sanford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Sanford 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 Sanford
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 495 pool builders serving Sanford.
- November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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