64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 335 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 Van Buren, AR (2026)
14 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Van Buren: Galaxy Home Recreation, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 335 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: Burton Pools & Spas, 837 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Van Buren pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Van Buren at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galaxy Home Recreation | 64 | 4.9★ (335) | Fort Smith, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Burton Pools & Spas | 63 | 4.8★ (837) | Fort Smith, 8 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Luther Stem Pools & Spas | 62 | 4.8★ (465) | Fort Smith, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Pool Pro Service & Repair | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Fort Smith, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Sunnyside Pool Services | 55 | 5.0★ (35) | Fort Smith, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Catlett Pool Care | 55 | 5.0★ (22) | Fort Smith, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Clearwater Pool | 55 | 3.3★ (4) | Van Buren | — | — |
| 8 | A-1 Pool Services & Repair | 54 | 3.9★ (11) | Fort Smith, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Pool Doctor | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Fort Smith, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | VB pool Supply & Service | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Van Buren | — | — |
The 14 best pool builders in Van Buren, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fort Smith, 8 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 837 Google reviews, the most in Van Buren.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Smith, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 465 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Smith, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Smith, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Fort Smith, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Van Buren
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Smith, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#9 Pool Doctor
Based in Fort Smith, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Van Buren
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 39 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alma, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Greenwood, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Bentonville, 31 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Van Buren
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Aquatics | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Custom Pool Services | 15 mi | |
| Del Rio Decorative Concrete | 5.0★ (7) | In Van Buren |
| Douglas Pools & Ponds | 10 mi | |
| Fiberglass Specialist Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Pinnacle hardscapes | In Van Buren | |
| Pool Connections | 5.0★ (2) | In Van Buren |
| Sorrells Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
How we ranked Van Buren pool builders
We scored 14 Van Buren 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 2, 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Van Buren?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Van Buren, AR is Galaxy Home Recreation with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 335 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Burton Pools & Spas (#2) and Luther Stem Pools & Spas (#3) follow. We ranked 14 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Van Buren?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 pool builders serving Van Buren, AR. 2 of them are based in Van Buren; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 8 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Van Buren work on weekends?
7 of 14 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Galaxy Home Recreation (#1), Burton Pools & Spas (#2) and Luther Stem Pools & Spas (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Van Buren pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated pool builders in Van Buren is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Burton Pools & Spas has the most, 837 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 Van Buren count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Van Buren 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 Van Buren
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 pool builders serving Van Buren.
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