60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 269 Google reviews, the most in South Bend.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in South Bend, IN (2026)
37 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in South Bend: Paradise Pools, CR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 269 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elkhart Pools, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 37.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Backyard Pools, 130 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 37 ranked after Paradise Pools; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
37 South Bend pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 37 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in South Bend at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paradise Pools | 60 | 4.7★ (269) | Elkhart, 19 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Cover Care, LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (113) | South Bend | — | — |
| 3 | Coversafe, Inc. | 59 | 5.0★ (56) | South Bend | — | — |
| 4 | Mishawaka Pool Service LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (72) | Mishawaka, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Leslie's Pool Supplies | 57 | 4.0★ (90) | Mishawaka, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Elkhart Pools | 56 | 4.5★ (12) | Elkhart, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Jason's Wholesale Spa & Pool | 56 | 4.3★ (52) | Granger, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Backyard Pools | 56 | 4.5★ (130) | Elkhart, 16 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Complete Pools and Construction | 55 | 3.4★ (37) | Niles, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | South Bend Pool Service | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Notre Dame, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 37 best pool builders in South Bend, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in South Bend
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Notre Dame, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Mishawaka, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#13 RC Outdoor
Based in Granger, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Paradise Pools
Based in Granger, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 J & J Pools LLC.
Based in South Bend
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#16 Aqua Bella Pools
Based in South Bend
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Naqua Tech LLC
Based in La Porte, 26 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Michiana Pool Dr
Based in Niles, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 30 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 South Bend
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Michigan City, 32 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warsaw, 36 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 37 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Quality Pools | 51 | 4.0★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Olympus Hot Tub & Pool Repair | 50 | 3.1★ (20) | 38 mi |
| 28 | Aquatech Services, LLC | 50 | 3.9★ (7) | 26 mi |
| 29 | Stark Solid Concrete & Pools | 49 | 5.0★ (25) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Crystal Valley Pools | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 26 mi |
| 31 | Akins Earthworks & Pools, Inc. formerly Akins Excavating, Inc. | 48 | 3.9★ (7) | 28 mi |
| 32 | Ace of Spades Irrigation | 48 | 5.0★ (9) | 10 mi |
| 33 | Kantor Bilt Construction | 47 | 4.2★ (5) | 32 mi |
| 34 | Green Team Landscaping & Pools | 47 | 4.3★ (51) | 36 mi |
| 35 | PM Electrical LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (13) | 29 mi |
| 36 | Professional Pool Service LLC | 45 | 2.6★ (5) | 37 mi |
| 37 | Superior Hardscapes | 44 | 4.8★ (25) | 31 mi |
Also serving South Bend
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & D Services | 1.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Akins Pools | 28 mi | |
| Brookview Pools and Construction LLC | 1.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Champion Pool Services | 33 mi | |
| Clearwater Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Creative Pool Renovations Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In South Bend |
| Family Time Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| G Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Glamour's Pool Place II Inc | 31 mi | |
| Justin’s Septic and Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Lake Effect Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Marvin Enterprises Home Builders | In South Bend | |
| Modern Swim Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Omega Pools LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Pools by Hans | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| ROBERTSON'S SALES & SERVICE | 10 mi | |
| Ryan's Pools | 29 mi | |
| The Staycation Builders | 34 mi |
How we ranked South Bend pool builders
We scored 37 South Bend 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 South Bend 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 South Bend: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in South Bend?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in South Bend, IN is Paradise Pools with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.7★ from 269 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Cover Care, LLC (#2) and Coversafe, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 37 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in South Bend?
ContractorsRanked ranks 37 pool builders serving South Bend, IN. 5 of them are based in South Bend; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in South Bend are open 24/7?
2 ranked pool builders in South Bend post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Elkhart Pools (#6) and Complete Pools and Construction (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in South Bend work on weekends?
17 of 37 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Paradise Pools (#1), Leslie's Pool Supplies (#5) and Elkhart Pools (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do South Bend pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 37 rated pool builders in South Bend is 4.3★, with a median of 20 reviews. Paradise Pools has the most, 269 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 South Bend count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the South Bend 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 South Bend
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 37 pool builders serving South Bend.
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