59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in Sanford, NC (2026)
93 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Sanford: Azure Pools, CR Score 59/100; 4.6★ from 64 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
- 22
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Backyard Retreat Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #22 of 93.
- 36
Most-reviewed: Greenway Irrigation, 706 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 93 ranked; ranked #36.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
93 Sanford pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 93 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Sanford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azure Pools | 59 | 4.6★ (64) | Sanford | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle | 58 | 4.9★ (420) | Raleigh, 34 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Master Pools by Gress' Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (49) | Sanford | — | — |
| 4 | Sandhills Pools & Spas | 57 | 4.4★ (35) | Sanford | Sat | — |
| 5 | Rising Sun Pools & Spas | 56 | 4.4★ (543) | Raleigh, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Hallmark Spas, Pools & Billiards | 56 | 4.7★ (225) | Fayetteville, 32 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Aquatic Oasis Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (27) | Pinehurst, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Epic Swimming Pools of The Triangle | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Wake Forest, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Spa and Pool World by Clayton Britt and Sons, Inc. | 54 | 4.5★ (80) | Fayetteville, 31 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Aqua-Duck Water Transport | 54 | 4.7★ (26) | Chapel Hill, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 93 best pool builders in Sanford, 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 Raleigh, 34 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 420 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Sanford
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Sanford
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 33 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 543 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Fayetteville, 32 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Pinehurst, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Wake Forest, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Fayetteville, 31 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Chapel Hill, 33 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Apex, 29 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Hillsborough, 29 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Fayetteville, 35 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#14 A Vinyl Works
Based in Cary, 39 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 40 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#16 Pearl Pools
Based in Raleigh, 38 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Asheboro, 38 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#18 Elite Pools Inc
Based in Fayetteville, 36 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Cary, 32 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Chapel Hill, 26 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Durham, 39 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 35 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Garner, 39 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#25 Aqua Squad
Based in Apex, 28 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 41 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 93 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Raleigh Mobile - SandBlasting Hydroblasting Coatings | 3.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Aecc San Juan Pools | 2.5★ (2) | 35 mi |
| AJ's Pool Service | 20 mi | |
| Aqua Fortis | 5.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| Barton Hayes Pool | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Calm Waters Pools And Outdoor Living LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Clinton Dodson Trucking - Pool Water (Retired) | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Cool Pool Services & Management | 1.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Dream Pool | 1.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Epic Swimming Pools of Pinehurst | 5.0★ (1) | In Sanford |
| LeakMedic, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Lee Pools | 5.0★ (1) | In Sanford |
| Magnificent Pools | 15 mi | |
| NCO Concrete LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Sanford |
| Pool Liner Pro | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Pool Support, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Poolscape Designs LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| R&S Pools and Spas LLC | 4.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Southern Pines Pool Supply | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Southern Poolscapes | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
How we ranked Sanford pool builders
We scored 93 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 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 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, NC is Azure Pools with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.6★ from 64 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle (#2) and Master Pools by Gress' Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 93 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Sanford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 93 pool builders serving Sanford, NC. 3 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?
4 ranked pool builders in Sanford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Backyard Retreat Inc (#22) and Bluestone Pool Solutions (#24). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Sanford work on weekends?
34 of 93 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Azure Pools (#1), Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle (#2) and Sandhills Pools & Spas (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Sanford pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 93 rated pool builders in Sanford is 4.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. Greenway Irrigation has the most, 706 reviews, and ranks #36. 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 93 pool builders serving Sanford.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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