Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

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.

—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.73★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
4.4%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 4,145 Google reviews of 33 top-rated swimming pool installation services nationwide. Updated November 3, 2026.

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1Wells Pools logoWells Pools★ 5.00 on this job25 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Inground pool installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%25Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 92Stars 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.92
2Pinnacle Pools and Landscape logoPinnacle Pools and Landscape★ 4.88 on this job17 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Inground pool installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.88★Number of such jobs 25%17Overall Experts Score 20%75Job match= 79Stars 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.79
3Hawaiian Pools and Landscape logoHawaiian Pools and Landscape★ 4.82 on this job22 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Inground pool installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.82★Number of such jobs 25%22Overall Experts Score 20%62Job match= 75Stars 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.75
4Premier Pools & Spas | Vacaville logoPremier Pools & Spas | Vacaville★ 4.81 on this job16 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Inground pool installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.81★Number of such jobs 25%16Overall Experts Score 20%73Job match= 74Stars 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.74
5Infinity Pools of Michigan logoInfinity Pools of Michigan★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Inground pool installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 68Stars 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.68
6Adams Pool & Landscape Specialties logoAdams Pool & Landscape Specialties★ 4.80 on this job5 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Inground pool installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.80★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%82Job match= 66Stars 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.66
7Acme Pool Specialist logoAcme Pool Specialist★ 4.75 on this job4 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Inground pool installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.75★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%60Job match= 59Stars 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.59
8Advanced Pools logoAdvanced Pools★ 4.56 on this job9 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Inground pool installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.56★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%71Job match= 58Stars 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.58

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Inground pool installation” (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 inground pool installation

Danny8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★
Premier Pools & Spas | Vacaville logoPremier 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…

Great priceGeneral constructionInground pool installationDesign
Britt1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Hawaiian Pools and Landscape logoHawaiian Pools and Landscape

Jason and his team did a great job building our pool. We sit in front of our waterfall every morning and afternoon. The waterfall is the best. The pool was built to our exact specifications. Great price.

Great priceInground pool installation
jackie2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Wells Pools logoWells Pools

My experience with Wells Pools was great! Joel was complete & clear when answering my questions. The workers were great also! They even finished earlier than his quoted timeline! I would highly recommend Wells Pools to anyone looking to install a new in ground pool!

Reasonable priceInground pool installation
Ashley5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★
Advanced Pools logoAdvanced Pools

We 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!

Customer photo from Ashley's review
Reasonable priceInground pool installationCustom Swimming pool design
Michael2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Infinity Pools of Michigan logoInfinity Pools of Michigan

5 stars - we couldn’t be happier with our pool. Max and the team at Infinity Pool did an incredible job from start to finish. The finished product turned out even better than we imagined and completely transformed our backyard. Max was great to work with throughout the entire process. He was responsive,…

Customer photo from Michael's review
Reasonable priceInground pool installationCustom Swimming pool design
JamesLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Pinnacle Pools and Landscape logoPinnacle Pools and Landscape

We could not be happier or more satisfied with Pinnacle Pools and Landscape. Terry and Jet were on top of the project from the start. They were informative at every step. Our Pool is beautiful and meets all of our expectations. Besides the pool, the decking is fantastic! Thanks guys!!

Customer photo from James's review
Great priceInground pool installation

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).

#CompanyScoreExperts 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).
1Liner Pro Of Memphis logoLiner Pro Of MemphisGermantown, TNA 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—
2Lifeguard On Duty - Pool Fences, Nets and Covers for California Homeowners logoLifeguard On Duty - Pool Fences, Nets and Covers for California HomeownersSacramento, CAA 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—
3Germantown Pool Pros logoGermantown Pool ProsGermantown, TNA 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—
4Kenny’s Pool Care logoKenny’s Pool CareQuitman, TXA 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—
5Infinity Pools of Michigan logoInfinity Pools of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIA 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—
6Watson's of Ann Arbor logoWatson's of Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MIA 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––AD4.92—
7KMK Pool Service logoKMK Pool ServiceSacramento, CAA 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–AAC4.94—
8Wells Pools logoWells PoolsSacramento, CAA 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.AABAAA4.87—
9Mid-South Perfect Pools logoMid-South Perfect PoolsGermantown, TNA 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—
10Pool Keepers Of East Texas logoPool Keepers Of East TexasQuitman, TXA 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—
11North Star Pools Plastering logoNorth Star Pools PlasteringSacramento, CAA 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—
12Adams Pool & Landscape Specialties logoAdams Pool & Landscape SpecialtiesSacramento, CAA 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.AABAAC4.77—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th 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”.

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.

2025
2026

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.