60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 743 Google reviews, the most in Waukegan.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Waukegan, IL (2026)
124 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Waukegan: Hansen's Pool & Spa, CR Score 60/100; 4.6★ from 743 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
- 13
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mike's Clearwater Pools, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 124.
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Most-reviewed: Aqua Pool & Spa Pros, 270 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 124 ranked after Hansen's Pool & Spa; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
124 Waukegan pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 75 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 124 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Waukegan at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hansen's Pool & Spa | 60 | 4.6★ (743) | Kenosha, 16 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Aqua Pool & Spa Pros | 60 | 4.8★ (270) | Lindenhurst, 10 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | The Great Escape Mundelein | 58 | 4.4★ (113) | Mundelein, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Arvidson Pools & Spas | 58 | 4.5★ (247) | Crystal Lake, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Cobalt Pools | 58 | 5.0★ (81) | Buffalo Grove, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Lake Pools Inc. | 56 | 4.8★ (43) | Mundelein, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Arvidson Pools & Spas | 56 | 4.4★ (68) | Palatine, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | GM Builders | 56 | 5.0★ (25) | Fox Lake, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Specialized Pools | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Columbia, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Rosebrook Swimming Pools | 56 | 4.6★ (38) | Libertyville, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
The 124 best pool builders in Waukegan, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lindenhurst, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 270 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mundelein, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 Cobalt Pools
Based in Buffalo Grove, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mundelein, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 43 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 Palatine, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 GM Builders
Based in Fox Lake, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Libertyville, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Lotus Pools
Based in Rolling Meadows, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grayslake, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Minit Pools
Based in Northbrook, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northlake, 32 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Barrington, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington Heights, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mundelein, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 AquaOne Pools
Based in Barrington, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carpentersville, 27 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 39 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Franklin, 39 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 29 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belmont Cragin, 31 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 124 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Waukegan
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acqua Life Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| All Property Services | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Astro Swimming Pool & Spa | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Carefree Pools, Inc. | 2.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Carports Hawaii | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Chicagoland Pool Management | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Citywide Pool & Spa Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Cortes junk removal | 5.0★ (2) | In Waukegan |
| Dynasty Pools & More | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Graan Pools | 3.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| Grounds Group | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Jack's Pool Service | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Kaleidoscoped Creations | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Mack Land, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| MHD Builders | 1.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Pool Spa Plaster Masters Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| ProBlue Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Q & Q Pool Tech Support | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| USA Pools - IL | 3.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Wally Splash Pools | 3.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
How we ranked Waukegan pool builders
We scored 124 Waukegan 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Waukegan?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Waukegan, IL is Hansen's Pool & Spa with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.6★ from 743 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Aqua Pool & Spa Pros (#2) and The Great Escape Mundelein (#3) follow. We ranked 124 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Waukegan?
ContractorsRanked ranks 124 pool builders serving Waukegan, IL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Waukegan are open 24/7?
11 ranked pool builders in Waukegan post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mike's Clearwater Pools (#13), VIP Swimming Pool Repair (#16) and Antioch Pools and Spas (#17). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Waukegan work on weekends?
75 of 124 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hansen's Pool & Spa (#1), Aqua Pool & Spa Pros (#2) and The Great Escape Mundelein (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Waukegan pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 124 rated pool builders in Waukegan is 4.6★, with a median of 12 reviews. Hansen's Pool & Spa has the most, 743 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Waukegan count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Waukegan 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 Waukegan
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 124 pool builders serving Waukegan.
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