60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 227 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 University City, MO (2026)
119 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in University City: Prestige Pools & Spas, CR Score 60/100; 4.5★ from 227 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): St. Charles Pool Builders, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 119.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Two Men and a Spa Dolly, 418 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 119 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
119 University City pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 119 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in University City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prestige Pools & Spas | 60 | 4.5★ (227) | St. Louis, 9 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | R & S Pool & Spa | 60 | 4.6★ (385) | Maryland Heights, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Florida Pool & Spa | 59 | 4.7★ (264) | Maryland Heights, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Perigen Pools And Supplies | 57 | 4.4★ (92) | Granite City, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Reflections Pool Services | 57 | 4.7★ (49) | Saint Peters, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Two Men and a Spa Dolly | 57 | 4.4★ (418) | Arnold, 16 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | St. Charles Pool Builders | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | St. Louis, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Show Me State Pressure & Softwashing | 56 | 5.0★ (125) | Wentzville, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Liquid Assets Pools | 56 | 4.5★ (8) | Kirkwood, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Leslie's Pool Supplies | 56 | 4.0★ (102) | St. Louis, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
The 119 best pool builders in University City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Maryland Heights, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 385 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maryland Heights, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granite City, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Saint Peters, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arnold, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 418 Google reviews, the most in University City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wentzville, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kirkwood, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in O'Fallon, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterfield, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Pro Pool Inc
Based in Bridgeton, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granite City, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Paradise Pools
Based in Murphy, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Backyard Dreams
Based in Alton, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Creve Coeur, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peters, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Pool Cover Depot
Based in St. Louis, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Aquadoc
Based in St. Louis, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Ferguson, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Festus, 29 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Pool builders ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 119 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving University City
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Pool Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Caribbean Clear Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Champion Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Don's Pool Services | 4.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Earthworks Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Edmiston Elite Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Elite Pools Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Freedom Landscape Solutions | 5.0★ (19) | In University City |
| Imber Pool & Outdoor - St Louis | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Lumara Pools | In University City | |
| Meramec Pools & Outdoors | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Missouri Constructors | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Odyssey Pool & Spa | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Pool Care Solutions llc | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| PoolReady STL West | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Ravensridge Pool | 1.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Squire's Plastering Co | 1.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| St. Louis Pool Installers | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Waters Edge Pools, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Wilson's Pools Plus Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
How we ranked University City pool builders
We scored 119 University 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 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 University 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 University City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in University City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in University City, MO is Prestige Pools & Spas with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.5★ from 227 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. R & S Pool & Spa (#2) and Florida Pool & Spa (#3) follow. We ranked 119 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in University City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 119 pool builders serving University City, MO. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in University City are open 24/7?
7 ranked pool builders in University City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are St. Charles Pool Builders (#7), Show Me State Pressure & Softwashing (#8) and Liquid Assets Pools (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in University City work on weekends?
51 of 119 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Prestige Pools & Spas (#1), Reflections Pool Services (#5) and St. Charles Pool Builders (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do University City pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 119 rated pool builders in University City is 4.5★, with a median of 16 reviews. Two Men and a Spa Dolly has the most, 418 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 University City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the University 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 University City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 119 pool builders serving University City.
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