63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 98 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 Staunton, VA (2026)
16 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Staunton: James Pool Repair & Services, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Splash Pools & Spas, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 16.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Valley Pool & Spa, 133 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Staunton pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Staunton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Pool Repair & Services | 63 | 4.8★ (98) | Richmond, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Valley Pool & Spa | 60 | 4.4★ (133) | Waynesboro, 12 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Blue Ridge Pools & Spas | 57 | 4.1★ (38) | Staunton | Sat | — |
| 4 | Valley Pool & Spa - Staunton | 57 | 4.2★ (26) | Staunton | Sat | — |
| 5 | Splash Pools & Spas | 56 | 4.9★ (27) | Lynchburg, 39 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Valley Pool & Spa | 56 | 4.2★ (72) | Harrisonburg, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Charlottesville Aquatics Inc. | 53 | 4.2★ (38) | Charlottesville, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Mountain Valley Pools | 51 | 3.4★ (5) | Harrisonburg, 31 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Bear Creek Outdoor Living | 50 | 4.9★ (40) | Waynesboro, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Aqua-Clean Pool Services | 50 | 4.3★ (19) | Charlottesville, 33 mi away | — | — |
The 16 best pool builders in Staunton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Waynesboro, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 133 Google reviews, the most in Staunton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staunton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staunton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 39 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisonburg, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Charlottesville, 33 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisonburg, 31 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesboro, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottesville, 33 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Lynchburg, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burke, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottesville, 34 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Staunton
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 34 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 36 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Also serving Staunton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aloha Pool Service and Design | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Aquamec LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Charlottesville Swimming Pool Company | 34 mi | |
| Ground Effects, Inc. | 21 mi | |
| Pool Solutions LLC | 21 mi | |
| Rhodes Excavating LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Rubini Pool Service L.L.C. | 16 mi | |
| Virginia Pool Service | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Virginia Tile & Coping | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
How we ranked Staunton pool builders
We scored 16 Staunton 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 Staunton 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 Staunton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Staunton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Staunton, VA is James Pool Repair & Services with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Valley Pool & Spa (#2) and Blue Ridge Pools & Spas (#3) follow. We ranked 16 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Staunton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 pool builders serving Staunton, VA. 3 of them are based in Staunton; 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 Staunton are open 24/7?
3 ranked pool builders in Staunton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are James Pool Repair & Services (#1), Splash Pools & Spas (#5) and Mountain Valley Pools (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Staunton work on weekends?
9 of 16 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are James Pool Repair & Services (#1), Valley Pool & Spa (#2) and Blue Ridge Pools & Spas (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Staunton pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated pool builders in Staunton is 4.5★, with a median of 23 reviews. Valley Pool & Spa has the most, 133 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 Staunton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Staunton 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 Staunton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 pool builders serving Staunton.
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