61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in University, FL (2026)
605 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in University: Aquatics Unlimited of Florida, LLC, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hawkins Service Co., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 605.
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Most-reviewed: Hawkins Service Co., 4,707 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 605 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
605 University pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 55 are open 24/7, 303 open Saturdays and 153 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 605 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in University at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquatics Unlimited of Florida, LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (137) | Land O' Lakes, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hawkins Service Co. | 61 | 4.9★ (4,707) | Tampa, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Larsen's Pool & Spa | 61 | 4.8★ (194) | Tampa, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | DISCOUNT POOL SUPPLY | 61 | 4.8★ (173) | Tampa, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | RED RHINO, The Pool Leak Experts | 60 | 4.9★ (1,219) | Egypt Lake-Leto, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Cabana Pool Services | 60 | 5.0★ (72) | Palm Harbor, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa | 60 | 4.8★ (143) | Temple Terrace, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Payne Pool Professionals Tampa | 60 | 4.9★ (53) | Cheval, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | FixMyPool Pool Service & Repair | 60 | 5.0★ (90) | Tampa, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Leak Sharks | 59 | 5.0★ (299) | Treasure Island, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
The 605 best pool builders in University, 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 Tampa, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,707 Google reviews, the most in University.
Based in Tampa, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Tampa, 2 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Egypt Lake-Leto, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,219 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Palm Harbor, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Temple Terrace, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Cheval, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Tampa, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#10 Leak Sharks
Based in Treasure Island, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 299 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#11 Leak Wizard
Based in Tampa, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 804 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Riverview, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in East Lake, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Tampa, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Clearwater, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Valrico, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 364 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Sun City Center, 25 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Land O' Lakes, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Lutz, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Brandon, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#21 Cody Pools
Based in Tampa, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 976 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in East Lake, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Tampa, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 417 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
#24 Pinch-a-Penny
Based in Palm Harbor, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Riverview, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 268 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
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 605 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving University
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & W Pool Services | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Advanced Pool & Spa Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Andy's Poolside Services Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Aquatic Adventures Pools-Spas | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Caribbean Clear Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Catalina Pool Services Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Cowgill Pools, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Eden Pool and Spa | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Florida Pool Authority | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Hoffa's Pools And Honeydoos | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Keystone Custom Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Neighborhood Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Pools with a Purpose, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Premier Outdoor Living & Design: Outdoor Kitchen Store in Tampa, Florida | 4.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Riviera Pools Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Tim's Pool Care Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| TriStarr Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Triton Pool & Spa | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| WEST FLORIDA POOL HEATER REPAIR | 3.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Zeroed-In Leak Detection | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
How we ranked University pool builders
We scored 605 University 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 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: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in University?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in University, FL is Aquatics Unlimited of Florida, LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hawkins Service Co. (#2) and Larsen's Pool & Spa (#3) follow. We ranked 605 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in University?
ContractorsRanked ranks 605 pool builders serving University, FL. 1 of them is based in University; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in University are open 24/7?
55 ranked pool builders in University post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Aquatics Unlimited of Florida, LLC (#1), Hawkins Service Co. (#2) and Larsen's Pool & Spa (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in University work on weekends?
303 of 605 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 153 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Aquatics Unlimited of Florida, LLC (#1), Hawkins Service Co. (#2) and Larsen's Pool & Spa (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do University pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 605 rated pool builders in University is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. Hawkins Service Co. has the most, 4,707 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 University count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the University 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
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 605 pool builders serving University.
- November 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.
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