The Best Swimming Pool Installation Services
We graded 33 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 4,145 Google reviews of 33 top-rated swimming pool installation services nationwide. Updated November 3, 2026.
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Wells PoolsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom Swimming pool design”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%17Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.73★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.91
Premier Pools & Spas | VacavilleHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom Swimming pool design”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%11Overall Experts Score 20%73Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.73★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.82
Advanced PoolsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom Swimming pool design”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%71Job match= 69Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.73★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.69
Pinnacle Pools and LandscapeHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom Swimming pool design”:Stars on this job 55%4.75★Number of such jobs 25%8Overall Experts Score 20%75Job match= 69Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.73★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.69Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Custom Swimming pool design” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about custom swimming pool design
Premier Pools & Spas | Vacaville⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing experience with Premier Pools & Spas in Vacaville! They transformed our backyard into a beautiful space our family will enjoy for years to come. A special thank-you to Manny Salinas, who went above and beyond throughout the entire process. He was professional, caring, and always available to…
Wells PoolsJoel Wells designed and installed our pool nearly a decade ago. After countless backyard swim parties and barbecues for kids who are now nearly grown, we still love our pool as much as the first day we swam in it. In addition to the beauty it adds to our yard and the cooling plunges we get on hot Sacramento days,…
Advanced PoolsWe received a great pool installation of our beautiful inground pool from Advanced Pools. Very easy to work with and we are very happy with the finished product!
Pinnacle Pools and LandscapeThis review is way overdue, as my pool was finished some time near this past Christmas. All this time later, still so very glad we chose to go with Terry and Pinnacle Pools. I had a good feeling about Terry from the first interview and that impression was proved throughout. Great communication and hands on review…
Wells PoolsWe just had a pool installed by Wells Pools and we are in love and have been enjoying daily all summer!! We worked with Andrew, and he was wonderful to work with and so friendly and helpful. He designed our pool as well as communicated with us daily throughout the whole process. All of the contractors were…
Wells PoolsGreat pool installation, design assistance, and customer service during and afterward! 5 years later, the pool and patio still look great and are the highlight of our entertaining space.
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of swimming pool installation services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Liner Pro Of MemphisGermantown, TN | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Lifeguard On Duty - Pool Fences, Nets and Covers for California HomeownersSacramento, CA | A 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%94+28.9Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 5.00 | — |
| 3 |  Germantown Pool ProsGermantown, TN | A 94How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%96+66.5Reliability 31%91+28Experts Score= 94Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–––– | 5.00 | — |
| 4 |  Kenny’s Pool CareQuitman, TX | A 91How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%92+54Reliability 26%90+23.5Value 15%97+14.8Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 91Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.96 | — |
| 5 |  Infinity Pools of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI | A 89How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%90+23.5Value 15%62+9.4Experts Score= 89Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–BA– | 4.96 | — |
| 6 |  Watson's of Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI | A 89How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%95+60.4Reliability 28%92+26Replies to reviews 8%30+2.5Experts Score= 89Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AD | 4.92 | — |
| 7 |  KMK Pool ServiceSacramento, CA | A 89How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%93+50.7Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%46+3.3Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAC | 4.94 | — |
| 8 | Wells PoolsSacramento, CA | A 88How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%88+6.2Craft & service penalty73−2.7Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABAAA | 4.87 | — |
| 9 | A 87How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%88+51.7Reliability 26%85+22.2Value 15%87+13.2Experts Score= 87Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 4.88 | — | |
| 10 |  Pool Keepers Of East TexasQuitman, TX | A 84How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%86+50.5Reliability 26%84+21.9Value 15%87+13.2Craft & service penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 84Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | — |
| 11 |  North Star Pools PlasteringSacramento, CA | A 83How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%85+49.9Reliability 26%72+18.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 83Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAA– | 4.92 | — |
| 12 |  Adams Pool & Landscape SpecialtiesSacramento, CA | A 82How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%86+46.9Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%58+4.1Craft & service penalty68−3.2Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABAAC | 4.77 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Swimming Pool Installation Services at a glance
How the 33 swimming pool installation services we rated compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A1236%
- Grade B1545%
- Grade C26%
- Grade D412%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up927%
- 4.80–4.89★412%
- 4.60–4.79★1236%
- Below 4.60★824%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality20023%
- Professionalism20624%
- Responsiveness17520%
- Punctuality14617%
- Value13416%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price8031%
- Reasonable16263%
- Overpriced62%
- Not sure104%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.