69/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 289 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 Sarasota, FL (2026)
398 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Sarasota: Indigo Pool Patio BBQ, CR Score 69/100; 4.7★ from 289 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sleuth Leak Detection, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 398.
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Most-reviewed: Sleuth Leak Detection, 3,764 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 398 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
398 Sarasota pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 34 are open 24/7, 178 open Saturdays and 82 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 398 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Sarasota at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indigo Pool Patio BBQ | 69 | 4.7★ (289) | Venice, 18 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Sleuth Leak Detection | 61 | 5.0★ (3,764) | Bradenton, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | RED RHINO | 61 | 4.9★ (1,663) | Sarasota Springs, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | On-Time Pool Service, Inc. | 60 | 4.9★ (540) | Sarasota | — | — |
| 5 | Sarasota Pool Cleaning And Repair | 59 | 5.0★ (65) | Sarasota | — | — |
| 6 | Ritzcraft Pools and Pavers, Inc. | 59 | 4.2★ (85) | Sarasota | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Diamond Blue Pools & Spa | 59 | 5.0★ (32) | Bradenton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Water Club Pool Stores/Service/Repairs/Remodeling | 59 | 4.7★ (54) | Sarasota | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Pool Troopers - Sarasota | 59 | 4.9★ (278) | Sarasota | — | — |
| 10 | LOWK8 LEAKS | 59 | 5.0★ (31) | Sarasota | Sat · Sun | — |
The 398 best pool builders in Sarasota, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bradenton, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 3,764 Google reviews, the most in Sarasota.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 RED RHINO
Based in Sarasota Springs, 20 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,663 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 540 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 LOWK8 LEAKS
Based in Sarasota
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Roark Solar
Based in Sarasota
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 404 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sun City Center, 28 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Venice, 21 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Venice, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Port, 32 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Pool Troopers
Based in Sarasota
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Egypt Lake-Leto, 36 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,219 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Family Pools
Based in Sarasota
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
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 398 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | PRECISION POOLS | 57 | 5.0★ (115) | 27 mi |
| 27 | Pool & Spa Solutions | 57 | 4.4★ (27) | In Sarasota |
| 28 | Coast to Coast Pools | 57 | 4.4★ (552) | In Sarasota |
| 29 | Nelson Pool Company | 57 | 4.9★ (103) | In Sarasota |
| 30 | Jackson Custom Pools & Outdoor Living LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (234) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Landis Pool Services | 57 | 5.0★ (78) | In Sarasota |
| 32 | Pools by LaGasse Inc. | 57 | 4.2★ (29) | In Sarasota |
| 33 | Platinum Pools SRQ | 57 | 4.8★ (109) | In Sarasota |
| 34 | Ocean Blue Swimming Pool Services | 57 | 4.5★ (313) | In Sarasota |
| 35 | Serret Pools | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | In Sarasota |
| 36 | BlueLux Pools | 57 | 4.9★ (25) | In Sarasota |
| 37 | SunShower Pools. Pool Service in Tampa, Sarasota, and Venice | 56 | 4.4★ (31) | 15 mi |
| 38 | The Pool Leak Pros | 56 | 5.0★ (18) | 18 mi |
| 39 | ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of West Bradenton | 56 | 4.9★ (28) | 12 mi |
| 40 | Steelman Pool Inspection LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (45) | 15 mi |
| 41 | Elite Dad Pool Service | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | 7 mi |
| 42 | Skyway Homes & Pools | 56 | 5.0★ (57) | In Sarasota |
| 43 | Trusted Pool and Spa | 56 | 4.8★ (309) | 13 mi |
| 44 | Waterscapes Pools and Spas | 56 | 4.5★ (217) | In Sarasota |
| 45 | Freedom Pools and Spas, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (20) | In Sarasota |
| 46 | Great American Pool Pros | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | 13 mi |
| 47 | Aquadoctor Leak Detection | 56 | 4.9★ (58) | 10 mi |
| 48 | Aquatech Pools GC | 56 | 4.5★ (273) | 15 mi |
| 49 | Pointer Pool Services | 56 | 3.7★ (3) | In Sarasota |
| 50 | Alpha & Omega Pool Builders | 56 | 5.0★ (17) | In Sarasota |
Also serving Sarasota
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABC Pool Cage Painting | 4.4★ (230) | In Sarasota |
| Aqua Pool Builders Sarasota | 5.0★ (1) | In Sarasota |
| Edison Pavers LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Sarasota |
| Elite Aluminum | 5.0★ (1) | In Sarasota |
| Gulf Coast Pool Service | 4.6★ (28) | In Sarasota |
| Gulf Gate Rescreening | 4.8★ (562) | In Sarasota |
| Indestructible Homes | 1.0★ (1) | In Sarasota |
| Keystone Pool & Patio | 5.0★ (2) | In Sarasota |
| Living Water Enterprises, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Sarasota |
| Myrtha Pools USA | 5.0★ (1) | In Sarasota |
| Ocean Melody Pools – Sarasota Premier Pool Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Sarasota |
| People's Choice Gas Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Sarasota |
| PoolsByEndura | 5.0★ (1) | In Sarasota |
| Regius Enclosure | 5.0★ (5) | In Sarasota |
| Sarasota Pool Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Sarasota |
| Sarasota Screens: Pool Cage & Lanai Enclosures, Patio Sunroom Builders | 5.0★ (5) | In Sarasota |
| SunTan Pools | In Sarasota | |
| Tarpon Pool Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Sarasota |
| Tortuga Pools & Spas | In Sarasota | |
| Waterford Pools | 5.0★ (1) | In Sarasota |
How we ranked Sarasota pool builders
We scored 398 Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Sarasota?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Sarasota, FL is Indigo Pool Patio BBQ with a CR Score of 69/100. It has 4.7★ from 289 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. Sleuth Leak Detection (#2) and RED RHINO (#3) follow. We ranked 398 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Sarasota?
ContractorsRanked ranks 398 pool builders serving Sarasota, FL. 28 of them are based in Sarasota; 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 Sarasota are open 24/7?
34 ranked pool builders in Sarasota post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sleuth Leak Detection (#2), Ritzcraft Pools and Pavers, Inc. (#6) and Diamond Blue Pools & Spa (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Sarasota work on weekends?
178 of 398 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 82 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Indigo Pool Patio BBQ (#1), Sleuth Leak Detection (#2) and RED RHINO (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Sarasota pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 398 rated pool builders in Sarasota is 4.8★, with a median of 27 reviews. Sleuth Leak Detection has the most, 3,764 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 Sarasota count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Sarasota 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 Sarasota
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 398 pool builders serving Sarasota.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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