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Best Pool Builders in Santa Barbara, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santa Barbara: Pure Aquatic Solutions, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rincon Pools and Consulting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 34.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: Vision Landscape & Construction, 51 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #16.

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

34 Santa Barbara pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 34 rated businesses.

Top 10 pool builders in Santa Barbara at a glance

Top 10 pool builders in Santa Barbara at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Pure Aquatic Solutions654.9★ (42)Santa BarbaraSat · SunOverall
2Rincon Pools and Consulting645.0★ (18)Santa Barbara24/7Emergencies
3Aqua Pool Company644.4★ (49)Santa Barbara——
4Mr. Poolman Santa Barbara634.7★ (14)Goleta, 1 mi away24/7—
5Everclear Pools, Inc.615.0★ (17)Santa BarbaraSat—
6Gordon & Grant Hot Tubs and Spas604.6★ (32)Santa Barbara——
7Santa Barbara Spas & Pool Service594.6★ (14)Santa BarbaraSat—
8AMG Pools565.0★ (13)Mission Viejo, 33 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Puddle Pool Services565.0★ (8)Goleta, 27 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10CoverWiz Inc565.0★ (21)Ventura, 36 mi awaySat—

The 34 best pool builders in Santa Barbara, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Santa Barbara

    #1 Pure Aquatic Solutions

    Based in Santa Barbara

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
    View profile for Pure Aquatic Solutions(805) 448-3288

  3. #3 Aqua Pool Company

    Based in Santa Barbara

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews
    Address
    315 Meigs Rd Ste. A314, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    View profile for Aqua Pool Company

  5. #5 Everclear Pools, Inc.

    Based in Santa Barbara

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Everclear Pools, Inc.(805) 708-1171

  6. #6 Gordon & Grant Hot Tubs and Spas

    Based in Santa Barbara

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–4 PM · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    628 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    View profile for Gordon & Grant Hot Tubs and Spas(805) 963-5353

  8. #8 AMG Pools

    Based in Mission Viejo, 33 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    View profile for AMG Pools(949) 994-1172

  9. #9 Puddle Pool Services

    Based in Goleta, 27 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    View profile for Puddle Pool Services(805) 979-7369

  10. #10 CoverWiz Inc

    Based in Ventura, 36 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for CoverWiz Inc(805) 218-2973

  11. #11 Crystal Clear Pools

    Based in Santa Barbara

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3734 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    View profile for Crystal Clear Pools(805) 403-4598

  12. #12 Perfect Pools Inc

    Based in Santa Barbara

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Santa Barbara, CA 93121
    View profile for Perfect Pools Inc(805) 896-6886

  14. #14 Aqua Creations

    Based in Ventura, 33 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1547 Los Angeles Ave Ste. #108, Ventura, CA 93004
    View profile for Aqua Creations(805) 672-1695

  17. #17 Coastal Pools and Spas

    Based in Ventura, 18 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Coastal Pools and Spas(805) 901-7989

  18. #18 Gills Pool Service and Repair

    Based in Rancho Penasquitos, 22 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    View profile for Gills Pool Service and Repair(858) 735-4572

  19. #19 Pacific Pool Services, Inc.

    Based in Goleta, 8 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5880 Hollister Ave Suite A, Goleta, CA 93117
    View profile for Pacific Pool Services, Inc.(805) 968-2401

  20. #20 Prestige Pool & Spa Inc

    Based in Goleta, 1 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Prestige Pool & Spa Inc(805) 455-3510

  21. #21 CoverPro

    Based in Ventura, 28 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3637 Arundell Cir, Ventura, CA 93003
    View profile for CoverPro(805) 646-4232

  22. #22 Aloha Pools & Spa

    Based in Ventura, 30 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2889 Bunsen Ave Ste h, Ventura, CA 93003
    View profile for Aloha Pools & Spa(805) 701-4550

  23. #23 J And B Pool Care

    Based in Santa Barbara

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for J And B Pool Care(805) 637-1700

  24. #24 Expert Pool Guy 20 years plus f experience!

    Based in Ventura, 39 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    View profile for Expert Pool Guy 20 years plus f experience!(805) 651-9675

  25. #25 Crystal Clear Pool Care

    Based in Oxnard, 38 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Crystal Clear Pool Care(805) 603-5594

All 34 pool builders

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

pool builders in Santa Barbara, ranks 26 to 34
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Plaster Masters525.0★ (10)31 mi
27Macaluso Pools523.7★ (3)7 mi
28Creative Pools & Design of Ventura and Santa Barbara514.0★ (3)37 mi
29American Leak Detection of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties504.3★ (18)9 mi
30Fairbanks Ranch Pool Inspection505.0★ (3)25 mi
31Giles Pool and Spa, Inc494.0★ (4)30 mi
32Scarlett's Landscape, Inc484.7★ (18)29 mi
33Nicodemus Construction and Development Inc.475.0★ (4)32 mi
34Aquaman Leak Detection455.0★ (11)39 mi

Also serving Santa Barbara

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.

Unranked pool builders serving Santa Barbara
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
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ABC Pool & Spa Services5.0★ (2)7 mi
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Matt's Pool & Spa Services5.0★ (1)In Santa Barbara
Nautilus Pools5.0★ (1)In Santa Barbara
Precision Pool BuildersIn Santa Barbara
Pristine pools & spasIn Santa Barbara
Pro Plumbing Santa Barbara5.0★ (2)In Santa Barbara
Robert Andrew Fowler Landscape Architect5.0★ (1)In Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Pools Design Build5.0★ (1)In Santa Barbara
Scarlett's Landscape, IncIn Santa Barbara
Swiss Designs Construction3.0★ (2)14 mi
Tropical Pool & Spa ServicesIn Santa Barbara
Ventura Pools3.0★ (2)29 mi

How we ranked Santa Barbara pool builders

We scored 34 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara: frequently asked questions

Who is the best pool builder in Santa Barbara?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Santa Barbara, CA is Pure Aquatic Solutions with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Rincon Pools and Consulting (#2) and Aqua Pool Company (#3) follow. We ranked 34 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many pool builders are there in Santa Barbara?

ContractorsRanked ranks 34 pool builders serving Santa Barbara, CA. 9 of them are based in Santa Barbara; 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 Santa Barbara are open 24/7?

2 ranked pool builders in Santa Barbara post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rincon Pools and Consulting (#2) and Mr. Poolman Santa Barbara (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which pool builders in Santa Barbara work on weekends?

13 of 34 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pure Aquatic Solutions (#1), Rincon Pools and Consulting (#2) and Mr. Poolman Santa Barbara (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Santa Barbara pool builders have?

The median Google rating among 34 rated pool builders in Santa Barbara is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Vision Landscape & Construction has the most, 51 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 Santa Barbara count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 34 pool builders serving Santa Barbara.

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