63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, the most in Tuscaloosa.
Best Pool Builders in Tuscaloosa, AL (2026)
9 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Tuscaloosa: Water Works Pool & Spa, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12:30 PM.
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Most-reviewed: Oak Leaf Lawn & Landscape, Inc., 57 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 9 ranked after Water Works Pool & Spa; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Tuscaloosa pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 pool builders in Tuscaloosa at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Works Pool & Spa | 63 | 4.8★ (66) | Tuscaloosa | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Pool & Patio Center | 56 | 4.7★ (46) | Tuscaloosa | Sat | — |
| 3 | Paradise Pool and Spa | 55 | 4.3★ (11) | Northport, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | All About Pools Al | 55 | 3.9★ (21) | Hueytown, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Tuscaloosa | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Homewood, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | PROSCAPE Inc. | 52 | 4.4★ (30) | Northport, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Oak Leaf Lawn & Landscape, Inc. | 51 | 4.8★ (57) | Bessemer, 40 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | PJ POOLS | 50 | 2.3★ (3) | Hernando, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Steel City Pools | 47 | 3.0★ (4) | Dixiana, 36 mi away | — | — |
The 9 best pool builders in Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based in Northport, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Hueytown, 34 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Homewood, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Northport, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based in Bessemer, 40 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews.
#8 PJ POOLS
Based in Hernando, 35 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Dixiana, 36 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
How we ranked Tuscaloosa pool builders
We scored 9 Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Tuscaloosa?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Tuscaloosa, AL is Water Works Pool & Spa with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12:30 PM. Pool & Patio Center (#2) and Paradise Pool and Spa (#3) follow. We ranked 9 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Tuscaloosa?
ContractorsRanked ranks 9 pool builders serving Tuscaloosa, AL. 2 of them are based in Tuscaloosa; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Tuscaloosa work on weekends?
5 of 9 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Water Works Pool & Spa (#1), Pool & Patio Center (#2) and All About Pools Al (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Tuscaloosa pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated pool builders in Tuscaloosa is 4.4★, with a median of 21 reviews. Water Works Pool & Spa has the most, 66 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 Tuscaloosa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 pool builders serving Tuscaloosa.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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