62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 123 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 Shelby, NC (2026)
127 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Shelby: Dockery's Pools and Patios, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Custom Pools of Gastonia, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 127.
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Most-reviewed: Blue Haven Pools & Spas, 579 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 127 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
127 Shelby pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 55 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 127 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Shelby at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dockery's Pools and Patios | 62 | 5.0★ (123) | Bessemer City, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hydra Hot Tubs & Pools | 59 | 4.9★ (490) | Fort Mill, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Upstate Pool Repair | 58 | 5.0★ (118) | Spartanburg, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Custom Pools of Gastonia, Inc. | 57 | 4.8★ (18) | Gastonia, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Pool Patch Pro's | 57 | 5.0★ (61) | Newton, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Blue Haven Pools & Spas | 57 | 4.9★ (579) | Charlotte, 35 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Deadeye Pools LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (37) | Charlotte, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Innovative Pool Designs Inc | 57 | 4.9★ (57) | Kings Mountain, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Aqua Leak Diagnostic| Pool Leak Detection & Repair | 57 | 5.0★ (100) | Fort Mill, 39 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Big Splash Pool Co | 56 | 4.7★ (77) | Spartanburg, 25 mi away | — | — |
The 127 best pool builders in Shelby, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fort Mill, 35 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 490 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spartanburg, 32 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Newton, 28 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 35 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 579 Google reviews, the most in Shelby.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Mountain, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Mill, 39 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spartanburg, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Spartanburg, 31 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Mill, 33 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Mountain, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 K M Pool
Based in Kings Mountain, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelby
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 33 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 K G Pool Service
Based in Shelby
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 Epi Pools & Spas
Based in Newton, 29 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 36 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 37 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 J&R Pools LLC
Based in Newton, 28 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 S & H Pools
Based in Conover, 34 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Huntersville, 39 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bessemer City, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 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 127 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Shelby
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aquapro Pools LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Avery Pool and Spa | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Blaze PoolScapes | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Carolina Outdoor Design of Shelby | In Shelby | |
| DeadEye Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Innovative Pools Designs Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Patriot Pool Covers | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Petite Grand Oasis Pools | Plunge Pool Installation | Charlotte NC | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Piedmont Residential Builder's & Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Pool Doc's | 3.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Pool Professionals of the Piedmont | 4.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Pool Solutions | 3.5★ (2) | 36 mi |
| PoolDrs of Tega Cay | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Proxima Pools LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Shelby Pools | 2.5★ (2) | In Shelby |
| Shelby Pools | In Shelby | |
| Sierra Design & Development | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Superior Pools | 1.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| The Ultimate Pool, Spa & Oasis | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Universal Pool & Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
How we ranked Shelby pool builders
We scored 127 Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Shelby?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Shelby, NC is Dockery's Pools and Patios with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hydra Hot Tubs & Pools (#2) and Upstate Pool Repair (#3) follow. We ranked 127 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Shelby?
ContractorsRanked ranks 127 pool builders serving Shelby, NC. 2 of them are based in Shelby; 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 Shelby are open 24/7?
6 ranked pool builders in Shelby post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Dockery's Pools and Patios (#1), Custom Pools of Gastonia, Inc. (#4) and ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Rock Hill (#20). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Shelby work on weekends?
55 of 127 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dockery's Pools and Patios (#1), Hydra Hot Tubs & Pools (#2) and Upstate Pool Repair (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Shelby pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 127 rated pool builders in Shelby is 4.7★, with a median of 21 reviews. Blue Haven Pools & Spas has the most, 579 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Shelby count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Shelby 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 Shelby
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 127 pool builders serving Shelby.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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