63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 201 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 Place, WA (2026)
39 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 Place: Aqua Quip - Tacoma / Lakewood, CR Score 63/100; 4.5★ from 201 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: Aqua Quip - Covington, 229 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
39 University Place pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 39 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in University Place at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqua Quip - Tacoma / Lakewood | 63 | 4.5★ (201) | Tacoma, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Aqua Spas & Pools | 61 | 4.9★ (100) | Gig Harbor, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Aqua Quip - Covington | 61 | 4.6★ (229) | Covington, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 4 | Aqua Quip - Issaquah | 59 | 4.9★ (118) | Issaquah, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Aqua Rec's Fireside Hearth N' Home | 59 | 4.4★ (73) | Fircrest, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Aqua Quip - Shoreline | 58 | 4.6★ (186) | Shoreline, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Ole's Pool and Spa | 58 | 4.6★ (114) | Port Orchard, 19 mi away | Sun | — |
| 8 | ASA Pools & Hot Tubs | 57 | 5.0★ (46) | Seattle, 30 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Aqua Rec's Fireside Hearth N' Home | 57 | 4.3★ (51) | Gig Harbor, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Aqua Quip - Bellevue | 57 | 4.3★ (126) | Bellevue, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 39 best pool builders in University Place, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Gig Harbor, 3 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington, 21 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 229 Google reviews, the most in University Place.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Issaquah, 32 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fircrest, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shoreline, 37 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Orchard, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seattle, 30 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gig Harbor, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellevue, 31 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seattle, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Puyallup, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Splash Guardians
Based in Kent, 28 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Puyallup, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redmond, 37 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olympia, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bremerton, 28 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Cover Care, LLC
Based in Seattle, 28 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kent, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kirkland, 39 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Renton, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 39 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma, Inc. | 51 | 4.5★ (115) | 8 mi |
| 27 | Classic Pool & Spa LLC | 51 | 3.8★ (16) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Northwest Brothers Pools And Concrete Llc | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | 26 mi |
| 29 | The Pool Company Inc. | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 30 | Sunrise Landscaping and Tree Removal Service LLC | 50 | 4.5★ (106) | 14 mi |
| 31 | The Watermill | 50 | 4.5★ (30) | 37 mi |
| 32 | Northwest Pool Covers | 50 | 3.8★ (8) | 28 mi |
| 33 | Aqua Rec's Fireside Hearth N' Home | 49 | 4.2★ (84) | 19 mi |
| 34 | American Leak Detection of Western Washington | 47 | 4.5★ (151) | 38 mi |
| 35 | Angkorscape, Inc. | 47 | 5.0★ (55) | 34 mi |
| 36 | Secoma Pools | 47 | 4.3★ (6) | 8 mi |
| 37 | Waterking Pools LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 30 mi |
| 38 | PoolPro Inc | 46 | 3.0★ (8) | 32 mi |
| 39 | Sasquatch Provisions LLC | 42 | 4.3★ (4) | 32 mi |
Also serving University Place
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Sandblasting- Portable Sandblasting Service | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Goodman Construction | 35 mi | |
| Hernandez Pool Services | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| JS POOLS & SPAS | 27 mi | |
| Libra Pool & Spa | 3.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Pinkston Pools Ponds & More | 22 mi | |
| Rain City Design | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Select DBC LLC | 7 mi | |
| Starlight Stock Pools | 34 mi | |
| Swimming Pool Simplified | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Towne & Country Pools | 13 mi | |
| TPB Pools | 4 mi |
How we ranked University Place pool builders
We scored 39 University Place 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 Place 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 Place: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in University Place?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in University Place, WA is Aqua Quip - Tacoma / Lakewood with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.5★ from 201 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Aqua Spas & Pools (#2) and Aqua Quip - Covington (#3) follow. We ranked 39 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in University Place?
ContractorsRanked ranks 39 pool builders serving University Place, WA. Another 12 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in University Place work on weekends?
22 of 39 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Aqua Quip - Tacoma / Lakewood (#1), Aqua Spas & Pools (#2) and Aqua Quip - Covington (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do University Place pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 39 rated pool builders in University Place is 4.5★, with a median of 46 reviews. Aqua Quip - Covington has the most, 229 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Place count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the University Place 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 Place
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 39 pool builders serving University Place.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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