57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 243 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 Watertown, NY (2026)
11 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Watertown: Lakeside Home Leisure, CR Score 57/100; 4.7★ from 243 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: St. Lawrence Pools, Hot Tubs & Fitness, 479 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Watertown 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 4.7★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Watertown at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeside Home Leisure | 57 | 4.7★ (243) | Kingston, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | St. Lawrence Pools, Hot Tubs & Fitness | 55 | 4.6★ (479) | Kingston, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Kingston Quality Pools | Quality Landscape Group | 52 | 4.9★ (48) | Kingston, 38 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Total Tech Pools Service and Renovations | 52 | 4.3★ (100) | Kingston, 39 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Barnett pools plus | 50 | 5.0★ (16) | Thorold, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | PAYNE'S POOLS KINGSTON | 49 | 4.4★ (45) | Kingston, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Aqua Bay Pool and Spa Ltd. | 48 | 3.5★ (73) | Kingston, 39 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Shelin Pools Ltd | 47 | 4.1★ (45) | Kingston, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | PoolZenia Kingston - Peace of Mind Pool Care | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | Toronto, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Constructing Concepts | 42 | 4.8★ (18) | Kingston, 35 mi away | — | — |
The 11 best pool builders in Watertown, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Kingston, 38 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 479 Google reviews, the most in Watertown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 38 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 39 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thorold, 33 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Kingston, 39 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 39 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 39 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 37 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 35 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 36 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Watertown
2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sangers Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| The Home Depot | 4.1★ (1,046) | In Watertown |
How we ranked Watertown pool builders
We scored 11 Watertown 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 Watertown 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 Watertown: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Watertown?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Watertown, NY is Lakeside Home Leisure with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.7★ from 243 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. St. Lawrence Pools, Hot Tubs & Fitness (#2) and Kingston Quality Pools | Quality Landscape Group (#3) follow. We ranked 11 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Watertown?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 pool builders serving Watertown, NY. Another 2 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Watertown work on weekends?
7 of 11 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lakeside Home Leisure (#1), St. Lawrence Pools, Hot Tubs & Fitness (#2) and Kingston Quality Pools | Quality Landscape Group (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Watertown pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated pool builders in Watertown is 4.7★, with a median of 45 reviews. St. Lawrence Pools, Hot Tubs & Fitness has the most, 479 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 Watertown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Watertown 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 Watertown
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 pool builders serving Watertown.
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