Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 512 Google reviews, the most in Winchester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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Best overall in Winchester: Aurora Pools & Spas, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 512 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Paramount Pools Kentucky, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 36.
Most-reviewed: Backyard Fun Pools, Inc., 86 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 36 ranked after Aurora Pools & Spas; ranked #4.
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36 Winchester pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 36 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurora Pools & Spas | 61 | 4.7★ (512) | Lexington, 17 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Paramount Pools Kentucky | 60 | 5.0★ (40) | Richmond, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Wilcox Pools Inc | 56 | 4.6★ (12) | Winchester | — | — |
| 4 | Backyard Fun Pools, Inc. | 56 | 4.5★ (86) | Nicholasville, 20 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | True Blue Pools | 56 | 4.6★ (61) | Lexington, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Lexington | 56 | 5.0★ (33) | Lexington, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Settle Pool & Craftsman Services LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Nicholasville, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Premier Pools & Spas of Lexington | 55 | 4.8★ (45) | Lexington, 25 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | ACR Gunite Pools & Spas | 54 | 5.0★ (41) | Lexington, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Underground Kings LLC | 54 | 4.0★ (5) | Winchester | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 512 Google reviews, the most in Winchester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Winchester
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville, 20 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Lexington, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 18 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Lexington, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Nicholasville, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Richmond, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Georgetown, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paris, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 26 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 29 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
We scored 36 Winchester 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 2, 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 Winchester 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 |