62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 157 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 Waterloo, ON (2026)
167 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Waterloo: Waterscape Hot Tubs & Pools, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 157 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 20
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cedar Springs Water Haulage Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #20 of 167.
- 10
Most-reviewed: The Pool Shoppe, 645 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 167 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
167 Waterloo pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 89 open Saturdays and 45 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 167 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Waterloo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterscape Hot Tubs & Pools | 62 | 4.7★ (157) | Waterloo | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Beechmount Pools | 61 | 4.7★ (233) | Kitchener, 2 km away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Pioneer Family Pools & Spas | 60 | 4.4★ (331) | Kitchener, 5 km away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Cambridge Pools Leisurescapes | 59 | 4.7★ (190) | Cambridge, 19 km away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Pro Active Pool Service Inc | 59 | 4.9★ (187) | Milton, 43 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Solar Swim | 58 | 4.9★ (581) | Orangeville, 61 km away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Pool Solutions | 58 | 4.4★ (264) | Waterloo | — | — |
| 8 | Pioneer Family Pools, Spas and Patio Furniture | 58 | 4.3★ (338) | Brantford, 40 km away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Hipel Pools - Swimming Pool Contractors | 57 | 5.0★ (70) | Kitchener, 8 km away | — | — |
| 10 | The Pool Shoppe | 57 | 4.4★ (645) | Hamilton, 63 km away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
The 167 best pool builders in Waterloo, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Kitchener, 2 km away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 233 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 5 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 331 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 19 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 43 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#6 Solar Swim
Based in Orangeville, 61 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 581 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brantford, 40 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 338 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 8 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 The Pool Shoppe
Based in Hamilton, 63 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 645 Google reviews, the most in Waterloo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ancaster, 54 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 390 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brantford, 40 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 263 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Stingray Pools
Based in Oakville, 54 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Hamilton, 63 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 500 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Precision Pools
Based in Kitchener, 4 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 59 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 478 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 61 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 565 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brant, 40 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Kitchener, 8 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Acapulco Pools
Based in Kitchener, 6 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guelph, 23 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brantford, 42 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 10 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 167 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Cannonball Pools Inc. | 56 | 4.6★ (118) | 52 km |
| 27 | Aquascapes Recreational Contractors | 56 | 4.5★ (26) | In Waterloo |
| 28 | Leak Detectives | 56 | 4.8★ (38) | 42 km |
| 29 | Ellis On-Ground Pools | 55 | 4.9★ (22) | 22 km |
| 30 | Swimshine Pools | 55 | 4.9★ (109) | 62 km |
| 31 | Guelph Pool Guy | 55 | 4.6★ (38) | 25 km |
| 32 | Terry Howald Pools | 55 | 3.6★ (83) | 4 km |
| 33 | Bosco Pool and Spa | 55 | 4.7★ (73) | 41 km |
| 34 | Savile Pool & Spa | 55 | 4.9★ (54) | 40 km |
| 35 | North Lake Pools | 55 | 5.0★ (31) | 12 km |
| 36 | A&G AirPlus Heating and Cooling | 55 | 4.6★ (141) | 6 km |
| 37 | Blue Pools | 55 | 5.0★ (85) | 59 km |
| 38 | Westmount Pool And Spa | 55 | 4.4★ (45) | 18 km |
| 39 | Smart Pools | 55 | 4.5★ (43) | 62 km |
| 40 | Pollock Pools & Spas | 54 | 4.1★ (93) | 25 km |
| 41 | Pool Guy ON | 54 | 4.8★ (47) | 59 km |
| 42 | Poolin' Around | 54 | 4.9★ (63) | 51 km |
| 43 | D & D Pools & Spas | 54 | 4.5★ (104) | 61 km |
| 44 | Puddle Pool Services | 54 | 4.8★ (38) | 58 km |
| 45 | Hooton Pools & Spas | 54 | 4.1★ (144) | 39 km |
| 46 | Impeccable Pools | 54 | 4.5★ (129) | 52 km |
| 47 | Rosy Recreational Inc. | 54 | 4.8★ (25) | 17 km |
| 48 | Pioneer Family Pools Woodstock: Pools, Patio Furniture & Hot Tubs | 54 | 3.8★ (132) | 42 km |
| 49 | Grotto Pool Services Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (24) | 57 km |
| 50 | Aquascape Pool & Spa Ltd. | 53 | 4.8★ (26) | 19 km |
Also serving Waterloo
20 more pool builders within 64 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AquaPro Aquatic Design Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | In Waterloo |
| Aquastar Pool Services | 4.0★ (1) | 61 km |
| Ariss Valley Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 24 km |
| BOSS Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 61 km |
| BURLOAK POOL SERVICE | 5.0★ (1) | 63 km |
| CAPI | In Waterloo | |
| Conestoga Pools | 5.0★ (2) | In Waterloo |
| Custom Gunnite 1995 Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Waterloo |
| Doctor Vinyl Co Kitchener | 5.0★ (2) | 4 km |
| Elemental Pools Oakville | 1.0★ (2) | 50 km |
| HallHaven Pools&Concrete | 5.0★ (2) | 14 km |
| J I Pools + | 5.0★ (2) | 29 km |
| Luxe Pools & Design Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 64 km |
| Luxury Plumbing of Waterloo | 4.8★ (24) | In Waterloo |
| Marquis Spas Kitchener-Waterloo | 1.0★ (1) | In Waterloo |
| Milton Pool Builders | Infinity Poolz | 5.0★ (2) | 26 km |
| Plumbex Drain & Plumbing Services Waterloo | 5.0★ (7) | In Waterloo |
| S & S Pool Services | 5.0★ (1) | 52 km |
| Tailored Pools | 1.0★ (1) | 54 km |
| Tim Goodwin Pools Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | 3 km |
How we ranked Waterloo pool builders
We scored 167 Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Waterloo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Waterloo, ON is Waterscape Hot Tubs & Pools with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.7★ from 157 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Beechmount Pools (#2) and Pioneer Family Pools & Spas (#3) follow. We ranked 167 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Waterloo?
ContractorsRanked ranks 167 pool builders serving Waterloo, ON. 5 of them are based in Waterloo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Waterloo are open 24/7?
13 ranked pool builders in Waterloo post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Cedar Springs Water Haulage Inc. (#20). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Waterloo work on weekends?
89 of 167 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 45 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Waterscape Hot Tubs & Pools (#1), Beechmount Pools (#2) and Pioneer Family Pools & Spas (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Waterloo pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 167 rated pool builders in Waterloo is 4.8★, with a median of 31 reviews. The Pool Shoppe has the most, 645 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Waterloo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Waterloo city centre, 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 Waterloo
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 167 pool builders serving Waterloo.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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