59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 590 Google reviews, the most in State College.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in State College, PA (2026)
20 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in State College: Greenwood Pools & Spas, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 590 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
- 8
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Robinson Landscape LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 20.
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Most-reviewed: Built Right Pools, 112 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 20 ranked after Greenwood Pools & Spas; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 State College pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 20 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in State College at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenwood Pools & Spas | 59 | 4.9★ (590) | Altoona, 32 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Built Right Pools | 56 | 4.8★ (112) | Croydon, 26 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Rhodes Pools and Patios | 56 | 4.9★ (92) | Altoona, 33 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Kurt Custom Pools | 54 | 4.9★ (62) | Easton, 36 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Ahner Inground Pools Unlimited LLC | 53 | 4.8★ (13) | Palmerton, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Pablo pools LLC | 53 | 4.8★ (20) | Lebanon, 26 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | B & T Installations | 52 | 3.9★ (111) | Penn Hills, 26 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Robinson Landscape LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (81) | Bedminster, 36 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Bill Wertz & Sons Inc. | 52 | 4.5★ (43) | Altoona, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Ground Protector Mats | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | State College | 24/7 | — |
The 20 best pool builders in State College, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Croydon, 26 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 33 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 36 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmerton, 26 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 26 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Penn Hills, 26 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedminster, 36 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 35 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 38 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearfield, 34 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellefonte, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedminster, 36 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 35 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#16 Lyons Tub & Tile
Based in Lewistown, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glassboro, 36 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntingdon, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Hills, 23 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 33 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving State College
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Polymer Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Barron Aquatics | 36 mi | |
| CLC Oasis Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Henahan Enterprises Llc | 3.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Horgas Pool and Patio | In State College | |
| Matthew R. Kaufman Pools and Supplies LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Pocono Pools | 26 mi | |
| The Home Depot | 4.3★ (897) | In State College |
| Zumba Pools and Home Renovations-Hazleton | 40 mi |
How we ranked State College pool builders
We scored 20 State College 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 State College 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 State College: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in State College?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in State College, PA is Greenwood Pools & Spas with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 590 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. Built Right Pools (#2) and Rhodes Pools and Patios (#3) follow. We ranked 20 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in State College?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 pool builders serving State College, PA. 1 of them is based in State College; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in State College are open 24/7?
2 ranked pool builders in State College post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Robinson Landscape LLC (#8) and Ground Protector Mats (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in State College work on weekends?
12 of 20 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Greenwood Pools & Spas (#1), Built Right Pools (#2) and Kurt Custom Pools (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do State College pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated pool builders in State College is 4.8★, with a median of 30 reviews. Greenwood Pools & Spas has the most, 590 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 State College count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the State College 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 State College
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 pool builders serving State College.
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