63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in Wake Forest, NC (2026)
103 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Wake Forest: North State Pools LLC, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Clark and Son Pools & Hardscape, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 103.
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Most-reviewed: Greenway Irrigation, 706 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 103 ranked; ranked #43.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
103 Wake Forest pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 103 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Wake Forest at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North State Pools LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (182) | Wake Forest | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle | 61 | 4.9★ (420) | Raleigh, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | US-1 Pools | 59 | 4.5★ (54) | Wake Forest | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Choice Pool & Spa | 59 | 4.4★ (127) | Raleigh, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Rising Sun Pools & Spas | 59 | 4.4★ (543) | Raleigh, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Spa & Pool Outlet | 57 | 4.5★ (293) | Selma, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Proactive Pool Solutions, LLC | 57 | 4.8★ (151) | Wendell, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Clark and Son Pools & Hardscape | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Durham, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | A Vinyl Works | 57 | 4.5★ (30) | Cary, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Anthony & Sylvan Pools | 57 | 4.7★ (142) | Raleigh, 13 mi away | — | — |
The 103 best pool builders in Wake Forest, 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 Raleigh, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 420 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
#3 US-1 Pools
Based in Wake Forest
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 543 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Selma, 34 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 293 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Wendell, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Durham, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Cary, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#11 Sarver Pools
Based in Raleigh, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Wake Forest
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Durham, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#15 Pond Solutions
Based in Wake Forest
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Garner, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#17 Pearl Pools
Based in Raleigh, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
#19 CPC Pool Works
Based in Durham, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Wake Forest
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#21 Refined Pools
Based in Wake Forest
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Wake Forest
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Pool builders ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 103 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Spot Pools | 55 | 5.0★ (31) | 10 mi |
| 27 | Blue Moon Pools | 55 | 4.9★ (28) | 7 mi |
| 28 | Aqua Operators of NC LLC. | 55 | 5.0★ (38) | 14 mi |
| 29 | Av pool liners LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (20) | 18 mi |
| 30 | Swim | 55 | 4.7★ (40) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Palm Pool Builders Raleigh | 55 | 4.3★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 32 | Aqua-Duck Water Transport | 54 | 4.7★ (26) | 29 mi |
| 33 | Pool Specialists | 54 | 4.8★ (43) | 15 mi |
| 34 | Prestige Pools of NC | 54 | 5.0★ (64) | 23 mi |
| 35 | Backyard Oasis Pools Inc | 54 | 4.2★ (20) | In Wake Forest |
| 36 | Puddle Pool Services | 54 | 4.7★ (14) | 25 mi |
| 37 | Caliber Custom Pools | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | 22 mi |
| 38 | Sundek of North Carolina | 54 | 5.0★ (149) | In Wake Forest |
| 39 | Leslie's Pool Supplies | 54 | 4.1★ (81) | 20 mi |
| 40 | Extreme Pools Renovations | 54 | 4.4★ (27) | 7 mi |
| 41 | Progressive Pools | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | 20 mi |
| 42 | Triangle Swimming Pools, LLC | 54 | 4.7★ (28) | 23 mi |
| 43 | Greenway Irrigation | 54 | 4.9★ (706) | 19 mi |
| 44 | Bella Pools by Design | 53 | 4.5★ (70) | 20 mi |
| 45 | Trinity Pools, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (32) | 20 mi |
| 46 | Lyfe Pools | 53 | 5.0★ (23) | 18 mi |
| 47 | Frank Bowman Designs Inc | 53 | 3.0★ (4) | In Wake Forest |
| 48 | Destiny Pool Builders LLC | 53 | 4.6★ (10) | 1 mi |
| 49 | Clearwater Pools | 53 | 3.6★ (97) | 25 mi |
| 50 | Superior Pools of Triangle | 53 | 4.1★ (34) | 9 mi |
Also serving Wake Forest
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Raleigh Mobile - SandBlasting Hydroblasting Coatings | 3.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Aqua Fortis | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Aqua Haven Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Aquatic Creations By Dean Schaeffer | 12 mi | |
| Aquavista Pool and Spa, LLC | In Wake Forest | |
| Barton Hayes Pool | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| C & S Pool | 3.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Calm Waters Pools And Outdoor Living LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Carolina Pool Rescue | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| Cary Pool Builders | 23 mi | |
| Concrete Alterations | 23 mi | |
| Creative Construction Pools and Spas | 22 mi | |
| Hatteras Pools of Raleigh Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| Hawaiian Blue Pools | 10 mi | |
| Oasis Pools | 14 mi | |
| Pool Liner Pro | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Pools By Faris Inc | 20 mi | |
| Scott's Pool & Spa Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Southern Pool Installation | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Surfside Pools NC | In Wake Forest |
How we ranked Wake Forest pool builders
We scored 103 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Wake Forest?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Wake Forest, NC is North State Pools LLC with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle (#2) and US-1 Pools (#3) follow. We ranked 103 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Wake Forest?
ContractorsRanked ranks 103 pool builders serving Wake Forest, NC. 10 of them are based in Wake Forest; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Wake Forest are open 24/7?
4 ranked pool builders in Wake Forest post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Clark and Son Pools & Hardscape (#8), Backyard Retreat Inc (#14) and Bluestone Pool Solutions (#16). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Wake Forest work on weekends?
37 of 103 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are North State Pools LLC (#1), Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle (#2) and US-1 Pools (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Wake Forest pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 103 rated pool builders in Wake Forest is 4.8★, with a median of 22 reviews. Greenway Irrigation has the most, 706 reviews, and ranks #43. 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 Wake Forest count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 103 pool builders serving Wake Forest.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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