61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 512 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in University Heights, NY (2026)
550 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 Heights: LEM-US POOLS, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 512 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wizard of Pools Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 550.
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Most-reviewed: Island Recreational, 2,882 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 550 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
550 University Heights pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 36 are open 24/7, 346 open Saturdays and 141 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 550 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pool builders in Queens ranking. See Pool builders in Queens
Top 10 pool builders in University Heights at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEM-US POOLS | 61 | 4.9★ (512) | Hawthorne, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Wizard of Pools Inc | 61 | 5.0★ (80) | East Elmhurst, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Swimming Pool Repair In ground above ground | 61 | 4.9★ (102) | Hackensack, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Lifeguard LI | 61 | 4.9★ (159) | Glen Cove, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Emergency | — |
| 5 | NEPTUNE POOLS AND SPA | 61 | 5.0★ (67) | Long Island City, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Island Recreational | 60 | 4.5★ (2,882) | Massapequa, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 7 | Blueprint Pools and Spa LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (100) | New York City, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Coversafe, Inc. | 59 | 5.0★ (515) | Little Ferry, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Swimming Pool Service In Ground Experts NJ, LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (68) | Tenafly, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Suntek Pools & Spas | 59 | 4.9★ (319) | Farmingdale, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 550 best pool builders in University Heights, 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 East Elmhurst, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Hackensack, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#4 Lifeguard LI
Based in Glen Cove, 15 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Long Island City, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Massapequa, 25 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 2,882 Google reviews, the most in University Heights.
Based in New York City, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Little Ferry, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 515 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Tenafly, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Farmingdale, 27 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 319 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in The Bronx, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Montclair, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Woodbury, 34 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 320 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in North Haledon, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Saddle Brook, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Westwood, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Jamaica, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Livingston, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Newark, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in New City, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in New Milford, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#22 OUTSIDE
Based in Port Chester, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Paterson, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 419 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Totowa, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Staten Island, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
How we ranked University Heights pool builders
We scored 550 University Heights 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 Heights 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 Heights: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in University Heights?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in University Heights, NY is LEM-US POOLS with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 512 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Wizard of Pools Inc (#2) and Swimming Pool Repair In ground above ground (#3) follow. We ranked 550 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in University Heights?
ContractorsRanked ranks 550 pool builders serving University Heights, NY. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in University Heights are open 24/7?
36 ranked pool builders in University Heights post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Wizard of Pools Inc (#2), Swimming Pool Repair In ground above ground (#3) and NEPTUNE POOLS AND SPA (#5). Lifeguard LI (#4) also lists emergency service. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in University Heights work on weekends?
346 of 550 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 141 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are LEM-US POOLS (#1), Wizard of Pools Inc (#2) and Swimming Pool Repair In ground above ground (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do University Heights pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 550 rated pool builders in University Heights is 4.7★, with a median of 20 reviews. Island Recreational has the most, 2,882 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 Heights count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the University Heights 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 Heights
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 550 pool builders serving University Heights.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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