Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 476 Google reviews, the most in Waco.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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Best overall in Waco: Lake Air Pool Supply, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 476 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Denali Pools Belton, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 44.
Most-reviewed: Waco Pool & Spa, 253 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 44 ranked after Lake Air Pool Supply; ranked #2.
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44 Waco pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 44 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Air Pool Supply | 65 | 4.9★ (476) | Waco | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Waco Pool & Spa | 63 | 4.9★ (253) | Waco | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Pools123 Waco & Austin | 61 | 4.9★ (70) | Waco | Sat | — |
| 4 | Pools123 San Antonio | 59 | 5.0★ (36) | Waco | Sat | — |
| 5 | Denali Pools Belton | 59 | 5.0★ (89) | Belton, 39 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Crystal Clear Pools & Spas | 58 | 4.7★ (130) | Robinson, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Aquanauts Custom Pools and Spa | 58 | 4.9★ (127) | Hewitt, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Cabana Boys | 58 | 4.5★ (32) | Waco | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Virgin Island Pools | 57 | 4.9★ (14) | Waco | Sat | — |
| 10 | BlueScape Pools | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Waco | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 476 Google reviews, the most in Waco.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 253 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belton, 39 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Robinson, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hewitt, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Waco
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco
Ranked #10 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.
Based in Waco
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waco
Ranked #13 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 Woodway, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bee Cave, 31 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Robinson, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Leander, 27 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joshua, 26 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Temple, 36 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temple, 20 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake, 31 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodway, 6 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Leslie's Pool Supplies | 53 | 3.7★ (99) | 35 mi |
| 27 | Majestic Luxury Pool & Spa Services | 53 | 5.0★ (33) | 32 mi |
| 28 | Backyard Boyz of Texas, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (37) | 34 mi |
| 29 | Pool Service & Repair LLC | 52 | 3.0★ (8) | 3 mi |
| 30 | Texas Sunshine Pools | 52 | 4.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 31 | JP Pools | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | 36 mi |
| 32 | Lux Propools Services | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | 31 mi |
| 33 | CenTex Pool Services | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | 34 mi |
| 34 | Professional Pool Guys | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 28 mi |
| 35 | Sapphire Pools | 50 | 3.7★ (6) | 31 mi |
| 36 | Ramirez Swimming Pools | 49 | 3.9★ (40) | 36 mi |
| 37 | Freytag Irrigation & Pool Service | 49 | 5.0★ (11) | 38 mi |
| 38 | Watermark Pros | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 27 mi |
| 39 | Suncana Custom Pools & Outdoor Living | 49 | 4.0★ (4) | 26 mi |
| 40 | Five Daughters Total Outdoors | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 27 mi |
| 41 | 88 Outdoor LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (8) | 11 mi |
| 42 | Jon K Ming Electric | 47 | 4.8★ (27) | 32 mi |
| 43 | Blue Backyard Pool & Outdoor Living | 46 | 5.0★ (6) | 36 mi |
| 44 | Rae's Custom Home Services | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 27 mi |
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordaele Pools & Spas | In Waco | |
| Aqua Nation Pools | 5.0★ (2) | In Waco |
| Barker Family Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Waco |
| Blue Diamond Pools by George | 3.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| Clear Water Pools | 34 mi | |
| Clearwater Pools & Outdoor Living | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Elite Pool Services & Repair | In Waco | |
| Garrett's Pool Services & Supply | In Waco | |
| H2O Haven LLC | 36 mi | |
| Heart of Texas Pool Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| JP Pools | 36 mi | |
| Keith Zars Pools Bee Cave | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Liquid Assets Pool Remodeling | In Waco | |
| P. Johnson Construction | 32 mi | |
| Paradise Pools | 5.0★ (1) | In Waco |
| Pools by J. Pierce | In Waco | |
| Tactical Pool Care LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Waco Pool Builders | In Waco |
We scored 44 Waco 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 Waco 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 |