64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Traverse City, MI (2026)
10 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Traverse City: CoolPools, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Great Lakes Pool And Spa, 20 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Traverse City pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Traverse City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CoolPools | 64 | 5.0★ (15) | Traverse City | — | Overall |
| 2 | Great Lakes Pool And Spa | 62 | 4.8★ (20) | Traverse City | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Sunny Pools LLC | 60 | 4.8★ (19) | Bay City, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Great Lakes Pool Design Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | Flint, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | 5 lakes pool and spa service | 54 | 4.0★ (8) | Burton, 36 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Premier Pools & Spas | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | Comstock Park, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Hydro Tech Services | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Warren, 36 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Doyle Pools | 51 | 3.7★ (6) | Bay City, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Dzendzel Designs | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Burton, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Legacy Pool Plastering | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Burton, 36 mi away | — | — |
The 10 best pool builders in Traverse City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Traverse City
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, the most in Traverse City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 36 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Flint, 36 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burton, 36 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Comstock Park, 36 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Warren, 36 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
#8 Doyle Pools
Based in Bay City, 36 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Burton, 36 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Burton, 36 mi away
50/100CR 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.
Also serving Traverse City
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazing Blue Pool Design | 36 mi | |
| Clear Blue Pool Renovation & service | 3.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Essential Pools | 3.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Pipeline Pools | 36 mi |
How we ranked Traverse City pool builders
We scored 10 Traverse City 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 2, 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 Traverse City 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 Traverse City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Traverse City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Traverse City, MI is CoolPools with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. Great Lakes Pool And Spa (#2) and Sunny Pools LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 10 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Traverse City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 pool builders serving Traverse City, MI. 2 of them are based in Traverse City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 4 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Traverse City work on weekends?
3 of 10 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sunny Pools LLC (#3), 5 lakes pool and spa service (#5) and Hydro Tech Services (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Traverse City pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated pool builders in Traverse City is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Great Lakes Pool And Spa has the most, 20 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 Traverse City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Traverse City 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 Traverse City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 pool builders serving Traverse City.
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