62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 297 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Best Pool Builders in Santa Clara, CA (2026)
170 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Santa Clara: Freedom Pool Services (A Pools Etc. Company), CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 297 Google reviews.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dane's Swimming Pools, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 170.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Pools Etc., 366 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 170 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
170 Santa Clara pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 80 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 170 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pool builders in San Jose ranking. See Pool builders in San Jose
Top 10 pool builders in Santa Clara at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom Pool Services (A Pools Etc. Company) | 62 | 4.9★ (297) | Santa Clara | — | Overall |
| 2 | Pools Etc. | 60 | 4.8★ (366) | Menlo Park, 15 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Leslie's Pool Supplies | 59 | 4.2★ (64) | San Jose, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | San Jose Pool Resurfacing & Plastering | 59 | 5.0★ (37) | San Jose, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Dane's Swimming Pools | 58 | 5.0★ (6) | Santa Clara | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Preferred Pool & Spa Repair | 58 | 4.8★ (66) | Livermore, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Pool Pros, Inc. | 58 | 3.9★ (70) | San Jose, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Spas & Moore | 58 | 4.6★ (36) | Lafayette, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Drummond & Sons Pools | 57 | 4.9★ (38) | San Jose, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Swan Pools - San Jose | 57 | 4.9★ (17) | San Jose, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 170 best pool builders in Santa Clara, 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.
#2 Pools Etc.
Based in Menlo Park, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 366 Google reviews, the most in Santa Clara.
Based in San Jose, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in San Jose, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Santa Clara
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Livermore, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in San Jose, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#8 Spas & Moore
Based in Lafayette, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in San Jose, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in San Jose, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in San Jose, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Campbell, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Antioch, 35 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Sunnyvale, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Pleasanton, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
#16 Excel Pool & Spa
Based in Mountain View, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Campbell, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in San Mateo, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Hayward, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Fremont, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Campbell, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
#22 Legendary Pools
Based in San Martin, 27 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Morgan Hill, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in San Jose, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in San Jose, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
How we ranked Santa Clara pool builders
We scored 170 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Santa Clara?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Santa Clara, CA is Freedom Pool Services (A Pools Etc. Company) with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 297 Google reviews. Pools Etc. (#2) and Leslie's Pool Supplies (#3) follow. We ranked 170 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Santa Clara?
ContractorsRanked ranks 170 pool builders serving Santa Clara, CA. 2 of them are based in Santa Clara; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Santa Clara are open 24/7?
9 ranked pool builders in Santa Clara post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Dane's Swimming Pools (#5), Stellar Pool Service (#17) and Legendary Pools (#22). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Santa Clara work on weekends?
80 of 170 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 38 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Leslie's Pool Supplies (#3), San Jose Pool Resurfacing & Plastering (#4) and Dane's Swimming Pools (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Santa Clara pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 170 rated pool builders in Santa Clara is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Pools Etc. has the most, 366 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Clara count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Santa Clara 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 Clara
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 170 pool builders serving Santa Clara.
- November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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