63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 420 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Best Pool Builders in West Raleigh, 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 West Raleigh: Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 420 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Backyard Retreat Inc, 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 #40.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
103 West Raleigh 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 West Raleigh at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle | 63 | 4.9★ (420) | Raleigh, 2 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Rising Sun Pools & Spas | 61 | 4.4★ (543) | Raleigh, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | North State Pools LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (182) | Wake Forest, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Choice Pool & Spa | 59 | 4.4★ (127) | Raleigh, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | A Vinyl Works | 58 | 4.5★ (30) | Cary, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Anthony & Sylvan Pools | 58 | 4.7★ (142) | Raleigh, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Spa & Pool Outlet | 58 | 4.5★ (293) | Selma, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Backyard Retreat Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (6) | Durham, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Bluestone Pool Solutions | 57 | 4.7★ (6) | Garner, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Av pool liners LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | Raleigh, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
The 103 best pool builders in West Raleigh, 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, 3 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 543 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Wake Forest, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 7 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 Cary, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Selma, 28 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 293 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Durham, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Garner, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#11 Pearl Pools
Based in Raleigh, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in West Raleigh
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Wendell, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Raleigh, 2 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Hillsborough, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Cary, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Raleigh, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Durham, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Apex, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Clayton, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#25 Swim
Based in Raleigh, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 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) | 6 mi |
| 27 | US-1 Pools | 55 | 4.5★ (54) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Aqua-Duck Water Transport | 55 | 4.7★ (26) | 23 mi |
| 29 | Bella Pools by Design | 55 | 4.5★ (70) | 9 mi |
| 30 | Pool Specialists | 55 | 4.8★ (43) | 10 mi |
| 31 | Lyfe Pools | 55 | 5.0★ (23) | 7 mi |
| 32 | Triangle Swimming Pools, LLC | 55 | 4.7★ (28) | 15 mi |
| 33 | Trinity Pools, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (32) | 10 mi |
| 34 | Sarver Pools | 55 | 5.0★ (50) | 26 mi |
| 35 | Clearwater Pools | 55 | 3.6★ (97) | 14 mi |
| 36 | CPC Pool Works | 55 | 4.7★ (92) | 20 mi |
| 37 | Aqua Squad | 55 | 4.7★ (41) | 8 mi |
| 38 | Pond Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | 11 mi |
| 39 | Carolina Poolscapes | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | 9 mi |
| 40 | Greenway Irrigation | 54 | 4.9★ (706) | 14 mi |
| 41 | Master Pools by Gress' Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (49) | 22 mi |
| 42 | Oak City Pools and Spas LLC | 54 | 4.6★ (9) | 8 mi |
| 43 | Net Positive Pool Services of Raleigh, NC | 54 | 5.0★ (17) | 9 mi |
| 44 | Oak City Outdoors | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | 4 mi |
| 45 | Progressive Pools | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | 21 mi |
| 46 | Azalea Pools & Outdoor Living | 53 | 5.0★ (11) | 5 mi |
| 47 | Extreme Pools Renovations | 53 | 4.4★ (27) | 9 mi |
| 48 | Serenity Pools | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | 6 mi |
| 49 | Superior Pools of Triangle | 53 | 4.1★ (34) | 7 mi |
| 50 | SwimScapes RDU | 53 | 5.0★ (15) | 24 mi |
Also serving West Raleigh
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) | 12 mi |
| Aecc San Juan Pools | 2.5★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Aqua Fortis | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Aqua Haven Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Aquatic Creations By Dean Schaeffer | In West Raleigh | |
| Aquavista Pool and Spa, LLC | 5 mi | |
| Barton Hayes Pool | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Calm Waters Pools And Outdoor Living LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Carolina Pool Rescue | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Clinton Dodson Trucking - Pool Water (Retired) | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Cool Pool Services & Management | 1.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Dream Pool | 1.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Hatteras Pools of Raleigh Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Hawaiian Blue Pools | 6 mi | |
| Lee Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Oasis Pools | 3 mi | |
| Pool Liner Pro | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Pool Support, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Southern Pool Installation | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Surfside Pools NC | 2 mi |
How we ranked West Raleigh pool builders
We scored 103 West Raleigh 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 West Raleigh 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 West Raleigh: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in West Raleigh?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in West Raleigh, NC is Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 420 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Rising Sun Pools & Spas (#2) and North State Pools LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 103 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in West Raleigh?
ContractorsRanked ranks 103 pool builders serving West Raleigh, NC. 1 of them is based in West Raleigh; 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 West Raleigh are open 24/7?
4 ranked pool builders in West Raleigh post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Backyard Retreat Inc (#8), Bluestone Pool Solutions (#9) and Palm Pool Builders Raleigh (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in West Raleigh work on weekends?
37 of 103 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle (#1), Rising Sun Pools & Spas (#2) and North State Pools LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do West Raleigh pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 103 rated pool builders in West Raleigh is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. Greenway Irrigation has the most, 706 reviews, and ranks #40. 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 West Raleigh count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the West Raleigh 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 West Raleigh
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 103 pool builders serving West Raleigh.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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