64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 133 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 Utica, NY (2026)
15 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Utica: ACME Pool and Spa Company, CR Score 64/100; 4.6★ from 133 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 12
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sunshine Pools, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 15.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Picture Perfect Pools & Spas, 164 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Utica pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Utica at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACME Pool and Spa Company | 64 | 4.6★ (133) | Utica | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Picture Perfect Pools & Spas | 62 | 4.6★ (164) | Utica | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Rome Pool & Spas | 58 | 4.2★ (78) | Rome, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Hearth & Homes, USA | 58 | 4.4★ (43) | Utica | Sat | — |
| 5 | Riverside Pools & Spas | 58 | 4.2★ (53) | Utica | Sat | — |
| 6 | Tucker Backyard Pools & Spas | 58 | 3.9★ (89) | Utica | Sat | — |
| 7 | C.T. Express Inc. / Pool Water | 56 | 4.8★ (31) | Rome, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Tarson Pools & Spas | 56 | 4.4★ (56) | Oneida, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Swan Pools & Spas | 55 | 4.3★ (32) | Ilion, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Liverpool Pool & Spa Super Center | 54 | 4.6★ (20) | Rome, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
The 15 best pool builders in Utica, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Utica
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 164 Google reviews, the most in Utica.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Utica
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Oneida, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ilion, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Swan Pools
Based in Utica
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Sunshine Pools
Based in Albany, 33 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Cool River Pools
Based in Albany, 33 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brighton, 37 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Parimutuel Pools
Based in Rensselaer, 37 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Utica
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Brothers Corp | 5.0★ (4) | In Utica |
| ABC Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Ang Pallaria Sales & Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Utica |
| Aqua World Inc | In Utica | |
| B&K Fencing | In Utica | |
| CNY Sewer | 5.0★ (4) | In Utica |
| GZ Safety Surfacing | In Utica | |
| Hale Excavation | 5.0★ (5) | In Utica |
| Mohawk Valley Pool Service | In Utica | |
| Pool Doctor | 3.0★ (2) | In Utica |
| Scape Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Utica |
| Tim and Mikes Custom Pools Inc | 23 mi | |
| Valley Pool Pros | In Utica |
How we ranked Utica pool builders
We scored 15 Utica 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 Utica 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 Utica: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Utica?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Utica, NY is ACME Pool and Spa Company with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.6★ from 133 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Picture Perfect Pools & Spas (#2) and Rome Pool & Spas (#3) follow. We ranked 15 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Utica?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 pool builders serving Utica, NY. 6 of them are based in Utica; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Utica are open 24/7?
2 ranked pool builders in Utica post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sunshine Pools (#12) and Cool River Pools (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Utica work on weekends?
14 of 15 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are ACME Pool and Spa Company (#1), Picture Perfect Pools & Spas (#2) and Rome Pool & Spas (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Utica pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated pool builders in Utica is 4.2★, with a median of 36 reviews. Picture Perfect Pools & Spas has the most, 164 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 Utica count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Utica 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 Utica
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 pool builders serving Utica.
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