57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 95 Google reviews, the most in Selma.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Selma, AL (2026)
12 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Selma: The Swimming Hole, CR Score 57/100; 4.6★ from 95 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Outdoor Hardscapes, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 12.
- 8
Most-reviewed: American Leak Detection of Southern Alabama, 92 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 12 ranked after The Swimming Hole; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Selma pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Selma at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Swimming Hole | 57 | 4.6★ (95) | Prattville, 34 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Outdoor Hardscapes | 56 | 4.0★ (4) | Biloxi, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Carlton Pool & Outdoor Solutions LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (25) | Sylacauga, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Blue Haven Pools & Spas | 54 | 4.7★ (42) | Prattville, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Hughes Pools & Spas | 53 | 4.6★ (71) | Prattville, 34 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | TameTheWater | 53 | 5.0★ (18) | Decatur, 27 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Varner Spa & Pool | 52 | 3.5★ (8) | Prattville, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | American Leak Detection of Southern Alabama | 51 | 4.7★ (92) | Auburn, 26 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | The Water Wizard Pool Services Co | 50 | 3.7★ (3) | Montgomery, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | The Step Guy | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Prattville, 35 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 12 best pool builders in Selma, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Biloxi, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sylacauga, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Prattville, 35 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prattville, 34 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 71 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 TameTheWater
Based in Decatur, 27 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prattville, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 26 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 92 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomery, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 The Step Guy
Based in Prattville, 35 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Millbrook, 39 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Sun Pool Company
Based in Millbrook, 39 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Selma
3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth Pools LLC | 18 mi | |
| JG Pools | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Pools Plus of Central AL, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
How we ranked Selma pool builders
We scored 12 Selma 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 2, 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 Selma 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 Selma: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Selma?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Selma, AL is The Swimming Hole with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.6★ from 95 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Outdoor Hardscapes (#2) and Carlton Pool & Outdoor Solutions LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 12 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Selma?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 pool builders serving Selma, AL. Another 3 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Selma are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Selma posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Outdoor Hardscapes (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Selma work on weekends?
5 of 12 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Swimming Hole (#1), Outdoor Hardscapes (#2) and Hughes Pools & Spas (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Selma pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated pool builders in Selma is 4.6★, with a median of 19 reviews. The Swimming Hole has the most, 95 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Selma count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Selma 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 Selma
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 pool builders serving Selma.
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