63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 182 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 Wilmington, NC (2026)
45 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Wilmington: Able Pools and Spas, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 182 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
- 24
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pool and Deck Concepts, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #24 of 45.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Prestige Pools of Wilmington, NC, 255 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
45 Wilmington pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 45 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Wilmington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Able Pools and Spas | 63 | 4.8★ (182) | Wilmington | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Prestige Pools of Wilmington, NC | 63 | 4.7★ (255) | Wilmington | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Wilmington | 61 | 4.6★ (64) | Wilmington | — | — |
| 4 | Leland Pool Cleaning LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (114) | Leland, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Hang Ten Pool Service | 60 | 5.0★ (19) | Wilmington | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Bullfrog Pool Service | 59 | 4.9★ (69) | Wilmington | — | — |
| 7 | Above Ground Pros Wilmington NC | 59 | 4.7★ (53) | Boiling Spring Lakes, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Hampstead Pool & Spa | 59 | 4.6★ (163) | Murraysville, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Coastal Aquatic Pools | 59 | 4.8★ (32) | Boiling Spring Lakes, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Premier Pools & Spas | Coastal Carolinas | 59 | 4.8★ (58) | Wilmington | — | — |
The 45 best pool builders in Wilmington, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Wilmington
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 255 Google reviews, the most in Wilmington.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 64 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 Leland, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murraysville, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Pool Specialist
Based in Wilmington
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 MJ Pools
Based in Wilmington
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 AC Pools, Inc.
Based in Wilmington
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Neway Pools
Based in Wilmington
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Murraysville, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Airlie Outdoor
Based in Leland, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 45 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Tinney Painting Inc | 55 | 4.8★ (129) | In Wilmington |
| 27 | Advanced Pools | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | In Wilmington |
| 28 | Element Outdoor Living | 54 | 4.9★ (103) | In Wilmington |
| 29 | Pool Leak Detection Wilmington | 54 | 4.6★ (10) | In Wilmington |
| 30 | Coastal Carolina Leak Locators | 54 | 3.0★ (4) | In Wilmington |
| 31 | Jeff's Pool Services Inc | 54 | 4.1★ (9) | In Wilmington |
| 32 | Cardinal Pools LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | 9 mi |
| 33 | Immaculate Pools and Spas | 53 | 2.5★ (22) | 3 mi |
| 34 | Wilmington Pools | 53 | 3.3★ (13) | In Wilmington |
| 35 | Bradford Products, LLC | 53 | 3.8★ (16) | 8 mi |
| 36 | Master Pools of Wilmington | 53 | 3.5★ (8) | In Wilmington |
| 37 | JFM POOLS | 53 | 4.2★ (5) | In Wilmington |
| 38 | Saltwater Lagoons | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | 3 mi |
| 39 | Beach Harbour Pool | 52 | 4.3★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 40 | American Leak Detection of Greenville-Wilmington | 52 | 4.8★ (43) | In Wilmington |
| 41 | The Outdoor Living Designer | 51 | 4.8★ (46) | 7 mi |
| 42 | Cannonball Pool & Spa | 50 | 3.6★ (7) | 19 mi |
| 43 | Bradley's Pools & Spa Services | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 44 | Topsail Dreamscapes LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (8) | 31 mi |
| 45 | Seaside Solutions | 44 | 4.5★ (15) | 26 mi |
Also serving Wilmington
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Pool Services Inc | In Wilmington | |
| Barker and Canady Custom Homes, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Wilmington |
| Breakpoint Pool & Spa | In Wilmington | |
| Christopher Morrison Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Daily View Pools LLC | In Wilmington | |
| Designer Pools by Ace Wilmington | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Eastern ADU | 5.0★ (6) | In Wilmington |
| Infinite Dreamscapes | In Wilmington | |
| Kahili's Pools | In Wilmington | |
| Lambeth Pool Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Wilmington |
| Lesink Pool Company | In Wilmington | |
| Lesinkpools | In Wilmington | |
| Level Lift Wilmington | 5.0★ (15) | In Wilmington |
| Life Saver Pool Fence of the Coastal Carolinas | 5.0★ (4) | In Wilmington |
| Mystic Waters | 5.0★ (1) | In Wilmington |
| Oasis International Design | In Wilmington | |
| Parker Construction Group | 5.0★ (3) | In Wilmington |
| Poolblu Wilmington | In Wilmington | |
| Pools by Referral | In Wilmington | |
| Premier Pools & Spas | Wilmington | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
How we ranked Wilmington pool builders
We scored 45 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Wilmington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Wilmington, NC is Able Pools and Spas with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 182 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Prestige Pools of Wilmington, NC (#2) and ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Wilmington (#3) follow. We ranked 45 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Wilmington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 45 pool builders serving Wilmington, NC. 28 of them are based in Wilmington; 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 Wilmington are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Wilmington posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Pool and Deck Concepts (#24). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Wilmington work on weekends?
15 of 45 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Able Pools and Spas (#1), Prestige Pools of Wilmington, NC (#2) and Hang Ten Pool Service (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Wilmington pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 45 rated pool builders in Wilmington is 4.6★, with a median of 18 reviews. Prestige Pools of Wilmington, NC has the most, 255 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 Wilmington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Wilmington 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 Wilmington
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 45 pool builders serving Wilmington.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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