60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Best Pool Builders in Santa Maria, CA (2026)
15 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Santa Maria: Mr. Poolman, CR Score 60/100; 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rincon Pools and Consulting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Carefree Pools & Spas, 84 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Santa Maria pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Santa Maria at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Poolman | 60 | 4.4★ (39) | Santa Maria | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Rincon Pools and Consulting | 59 | 5.0★ (18) | Santa Barbara, 28 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Keene's Pool Service | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Santa Maria | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Carefree Pools & Spas | 58 | 4.6★ (84) | San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Pacific Outdoor Living | 55 | 5.0★ (29) | Santa Maria | Sat | — |
| 6 | CCH Pools | 55 | 3.3★ (18) | San Luis Obispo, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | The Pool Keepers | 55 | 5.0★ (42) | Atascadero, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Pacific Outdoor Living | 54 | 5.0★ (36) | San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Pacific Outdoor Living | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Grover Beach, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | All Clear Pool & Spa Repair | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | Santa Maria | — | — |
The 15 best pool builders in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Barbara, 28 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Santa Maria
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews, the most in Santa Maria.
Based in Santa Maria
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews.
#6 CCH Pools
Based in San Luis Obispo, 26 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Atascadero, 38 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based in Grover Beach, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Santa Maria
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Atascadero, 27 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Grover Beach, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Paso Robles, 27 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Atascadero, 39 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Also serving Santa Maria
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AFE Pacific Landscape Management | In Santa Maria | |
| Aquastar Pools & Spas | 24 mi | |
| Backyard Visions Retail Store | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Big Blue Pool & Spa Svc | 1.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| BK Pool and Spa Service | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Cal Coast Pool Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Community Labor Partnership | 4.8★ (4,641) | In Santa Maria |
| Dakari Pools, Inc. | 26 mi | |
| Drain Point plumbing | 5.0★ (7) | In Santa Maria |
| Florascape | In Santa Maria | |
| Paradise Environments | 24 mi | |
| Performance Pool and Spa CPO certified | 38 mi | |
| Pool Cleaning Santa Maria | In Santa Maria | |
| Pool Guy | 31 mi | |
| Professional Pool & Spa Services | 30 mi | |
| Splash pools | 36 mi | |
| Stainless Aquatics, a Division of Island Construction | 32 mi |
How we ranked Santa Maria pool builders
We scored 15 Santa Maria 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 Maria 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 Maria: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Santa Maria?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Santa Maria, CA is Mr. Poolman with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Rincon Pools and Consulting (#2) and Keene's Pool Service (#3) follow. We ranked 15 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Santa Maria?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 pool builders serving Santa Maria, CA. 4 of them are based in Santa Maria; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Santa Maria are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Santa Maria posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Rincon Pools and Consulting (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Santa Maria work on weekends?
7 of 15 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mr. Poolman (#1), Rincon Pools and Consulting (#2) and Keene's Pool Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Santa Maria pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated pool builders in Santa Maria is 5.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. Carefree Pools & Spas has the most, 84 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Maria count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Santa Maria 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 Maria
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 pool builders serving Santa Maria.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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