61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in Van Nest, NY (2026)
560 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Van Nest: Lifeguard LI, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 159 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 560.
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Most-reviewed: Island Recreational, 2,882 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 560 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
560 Van Nest pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 36 are open 24/7, 354 open Saturdays and 145 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 560 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 Van Nest at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifeguard LI | 61 | 4.9★ (159) | Glen Cove, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Emergency | Overall |
| 2 | Wizard of Pools Inc | 61 | 5.0★ (80) | East Elmhurst, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | LEM-US POOLS | 61 | 4.9★ (512) | Hawthorne, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | NEPTUNE POOLS AND SPA | 61 | 5.0★ (67) | Long Island City, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Swimming Pool Repair In ground above ground | 61 | 4.9★ (102) | Hackensack, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Island Recreational | 61 | 4.5★ (2,882) | Massapequa, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 7 | Blueprint Pools and Spa LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (100) | New York City, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Coversafe, Inc. | 59 | 5.0★ (515) | Little Ferry, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Suntek Pools & Spas | 59 | 4.9★ (319) | Farmingdale, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Swimming Pool Service In Ground Experts NJ, LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (68) | Tenafly, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 560 best pool builders in Van Nest, 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, 6 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”.
#3 LEM-US POOLS
Based in Hawthorne, 16 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 512 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Long Island City, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Hackensack, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Massapequa, 22 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 2,882 Google reviews, the most in Van Nest.
Based in New York City, 6 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, 9 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 Farmingdale, 24 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 319 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Tenafly, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Jamaica, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Woodbury, 35 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 320 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Montclair, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in The Bronx, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Saddle Brook, 13 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, 13 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 North Haledon, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#18 Bob the Diver
Based in Ronkonkoma, 40 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 364 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in New City, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Newark, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Livingston, 25 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#22 OUTSIDE
Based in Port Chester, 15 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”.
#23 Pool Doctor
Based in East Northport, 28 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 604 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in New Milford, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#25 Aquacade Pools
Based in Hicksville, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 268 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
How we ranked Van Nest pool builders
We scored 560 Van Nest 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 Van Nest 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 Nest: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Van Nest?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Van Nest, NY is Lifeguard LI with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Wizard of Pools Inc (#2) and LEM-US POOLS (#3) follow. We ranked 560 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Van Nest?
ContractorsRanked ranks 560 pool builders serving Van Nest, NY. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Van Nest are open 24/7?
36 ranked pool builders in Van Nest post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Wizard of Pools Inc (#2), NEPTUNE POOLS AND SPA (#4) and Swimming Pool Repair In ground above ground (#5). Lifeguard LI (#1) also lists emergency service. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Van Nest work on weekends?
354 of 560 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 145 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lifeguard LI (#1), Wizard of Pools Inc (#2) and LEM-US POOLS (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Van Nest pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 560 rated pool builders in Van Nest is 4.6★, 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 Van Nest count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Van Nest 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 Nest
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 560 pool builders serving Van Nest.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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