60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in Sumter, SC (2026)
41 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Sumter: Pelican Pool Service, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Beachforest Pool House, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 41.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Jack Oliver's Pool Spa & Patio, 269 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
41 Sumter pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 41 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Sumter at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pelican Pool Service | 60 | 4.8★ (58) | Sumter | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Waterworks Pools and Spas | 59 | 4.6★ (101) | Sumter | — | — |
| 3 | All About Pools & Spas LLC | 58 | 4.3★ (71) | Sumter | Sat | — |
| 4 | Jack Oliver's Pool Spa & Patio | 57 | 4.7★ (269) | Columbia, 38 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Charpy's Pools | 57 | 4.6★ (29) | Sumter | Sat | — |
| 6 | CHARPY'S POOL SERVICE | 57 | 4.4★ (65) | Sumter | — | — |
| 7 | Beachforest Pool House | 57 | 4.3★ (12) | Sumter | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Osborne's Pool Leak Detection | 55 | 4.8★ (56) | Florence, 32 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Columbia | 54 | 4.3★ (141) | Forest Acres, 38 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | sun pools and spas sumter sc | 54 | 4.7★ (6) | Sumter | Sat | — |
The 41 best pool builders in Sumter, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Sumter
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Sumter
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Columbia, 38 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 269 Google reviews, the most in Sumter.
Based in Sumter
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Sumter
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Sumter
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Florence, 32 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Forest Acres, 38 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Sumter
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Florence, 35 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Florence, 34 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Sumter
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Columbia, 36 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Columbia, 38 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Columbia, 37 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Columbia, 38 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in York, 38 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#19 Dreamscape Pools
Based in Florence, 33 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Columbia, 36 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Garden City, 35 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
#22 Barrier Reef
Based in Florence, 34 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Concord, 38 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Columbia, 36 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Columbia, 34 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
All 41 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Carolina Aqua Pools Inc | 49 | 3.3★ (3) | 34 mi |
| 27 | Troutman Pool & Leisure | 48 | 4.3★ (6) | 38 mi |
| 28 | Nick's Pool Services, LLC | 48 | 4.2★ (16) | 38 mi |
| 29 | Crystal Blue Pools | 47 | 2.1★ (7) | 32 mi |
| 30 | Mr. P's Pools & Supplies - Florence | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | 36 mi |
| 31 | E & J Concrete LLC | 46 | 4.3★ (11) | 36 mi |
| 32 | Poolman Pool Service North | 46 | 4.3★ (6) | 39 mi |
| 33 | Fireside Pools | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 32 mi |
| 34 | Carolina Pools LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 32 mi |
| 35 | Aqua to Go | 46 | 3.8★ (8) | 38 mi |
| 36 | Home Spectors | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 38 mi |
| 37 | Paragon Pools | 45 | 2.6★ (5) | 35 mi |
| 38 | Tilecos Construction | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 38 mi |
| 39 | Columbia SC Pool Leak Detection | 41 | 5.0★ (6) | 35 mi |
| 40 | BOLDER SERVICE COMPANY | 40 | 1.4★ (30) | 38 mi |
| 41 | Hay Hill Services | 39 | 5.0★ (4) | 40 mi |
Also serving Sumter
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Care Pool Service and Repair | 34 mi | |
| Aqua Clear Pool & Deck | 38 mi | |
| ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Columbia | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Capital City Aquatics | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Carolina Pools & Spas LLC | 37 mi | |
| Dabbs Brothers Custom Pools | 38 mi | |
| Dimig Digs | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Elite Custom Pool Designs | 35 mi | |
| Mike's Pool Service | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Omega Pools | 37 mi | |
| Palmetto Pool Services | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Premium concrete and grading | 38 mi | |
| Premium Concrete and Grading LLC | 38 mi | |
| Sun Pools | 33 mi | |
| USA Pools - NC | 30 mi | |
| Wildwood Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
How we ranked Sumter pool builders
We scored 41 Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Sumter?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Sumter, SC is Pelican Pool Service with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Waterworks Pools and Spas (#2) and All About Pools & Spas LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 41 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Sumter?
ContractorsRanked ranks 41 pool builders serving Sumter, SC. 8 of them are based in Sumter; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 16 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Sumter are open 24/7?
5 ranked pool builders in Sumter post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Beachforest Pool House (#7) and Heritage Pools LLC (#24). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Sumter work on weekends?
22 of 41 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pelican Pool Service (#1), All About Pools & Spas LLC (#3) and Jack Oliver's Pool Spa & Patio (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Sumter pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 41 rated pool builders in Sumter is 4.6★, with a median of 16 reviews. Jack Oliver's Pool Spa & Patio has the most, 269 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Sumter count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Sumter 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 Sumter
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 41 pool builders serving Sumter.
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