5 Best Pool Services in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Chicago's pool season is short, so a bad opening or a mid-summer heater failure eats into weeks you can't get back. All Seasons Pools & Spas has logged 670 Google reviews at 4.8 stars, the deepest track record on this page, but the ratings here range from 3.9 to 5.0, wide enough that the gap actually tells you something.

Short answer: All Seasons Pools & Spas leads Chicago pool services at 4.8 stars across 670 Google reviews, covering everything from liner replacement to full inground installs. Lotus Pools (4.8, 179 reviews) specializes in maintenance, opening and closing, while JM Swimming Pools Installation (5.0) is the newer name to watch for above-ground and liner-over-steel installs.

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How Chicago's Top Pool Services Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	All Seasons Pools & Spas, Inc.	4.8 ★	670	Full-service installs & spas	View ›
2	Lotus Pools	4.8 ★	179	Resurfacing & renovation	View ›
3	Russo's Pool & Spa Inc.	3.9 ★	227	Doughboy pools & liners	View ›
4	JM Swimming Pools Installation	5.0 ★	41	Above-ground installs	View ›
5	Sp Tech Pools & Spas	4.6 ★	57	Openings, closings & heater repair	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

All Seasons Pools & Spas, Inc.

4.8670 Google reviews

All Seasons Pools & Spas is an Orland Park pool and spa company handling design, construction and repair, including liner replacement, hot tub service and full inground pool builds with hardscape and lighting. It's the most-reviewed pool company in the Chicago area on this page, and its crews coordinate related work like concrete, landscaping and fencing around a build.

What people praise

Named crew members repeatedly praised for professionalism and communication
Handles complex builds, including permitting and design changes
Responsive follow-up, with named staff credited for quick problem-solving
Coordinates related trades like landscaping and fencing around installs

Worth knowing

A few reviewers report disputes over repair pricing and per-technician billing
Larger company, so smaller repair jobs may feel less personal than a boutique outfit

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume670 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: The deepest review history and the broadest service range here, from spa design to full installs. Get a written breakdown of hourly and per-technician charges before a repair visit.

Website +1708-349-2222 Directions

9135 W 135th St, Orland Park, IL 60462

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Lotus Pools

4.8179 Google reviews

Lotus Pools is a Rolling Meadows pool company serving the greater Chicagoland area since 2010, specializing in weekly maintenance, opening and closing, repairs and renovations like plaster resurfacing, tile and coping replacement. Reviewers frequently credit a named project lead for staying involved through the whole job rather than handing off after the sale.

What people praise

Named staff praised for staying hands-on through the entire project
Fast emergency response, including a same-day heater fix before a planned event
Detailed before-and-after results on resurfacing and tile work
Clear scheduling and instructions for pool openings

Worth knowing

One reviewer disputed responsibility for construction issues the company says it didn't perform

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume179 · 86th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick for resurfacing and renovation work, backed by consistently named, hands-on staff. Confirm exactly what scope of work you're contracting for.

Website +1847-907-4995 Directions

3701 Berdnick St Ste I, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Russo's Pool & Spa Inc.

3.9227 Google reviews

Russo's Pool & Spa has served the Chicago, Elmhurst and Bloomingdale area since 1988, offering inground and above-ground pool sales, hot tubs and liner installation, with a focus on Doughboy pool products. It's a family-owned outfit with decades in the market, though its review base is more mixed than the other names on this list.

What people praise

Liner installation and pool crew praised by name for outdoor, all-weather work
Long-established name with decades serving the western suburbs
Warranty support cited positively when it comes through

Worth knowing

Several reviewers report slow or unresponsive follow-up on warranty and repair issues
Lowest rating on this list, with a meaningful share of 1-star reviews

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating3.9 / 5

Review volume227 · 92nd

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown62% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A long-running name with real installation praise, but the mixed recent reviews on follow-through are worth reading closely before you book warranty work.

Website +1708-344-1166 Directions

223 E North Ave, Northlake, IL 60164

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

JM Swimming Pools Installation

5.041 Google reviews

JM Swimming Pools Installation is a Chicagoland pool installation company run by a family-based crew, handling above-ground pool installs, liner-over-steel conversions and repairs like chlorinator replacement. It's newer to this list with a smaller review count, but every review to date is a perfect five stars.

What people praise

Same-day full installs reported by multiple reviewers
Named crew consistently credited for professionalism and attention to detail
Fast turnaround on repair calls for prior installs, even on weekends
Every review on record is five stars

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the top names on this page, so the track record is thinner

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume41 · 64th

Confidenceearly

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect rating, though on a much smaller sample than the bigger names here. Worth a call if you're specifically after an above-ground install.

Website +1773-640-8405 Directions

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Sp Tech Pools & Spas

4.657 Google reviews

SP Tech Pools & Spas is a Forest Park pool company serving the near west suburbs, covering custom builds, cleaning, maintenance, repair and pool openings and closings, referred by local pool supply shops. A named technician shows up repeatedly across reviews for spa troubleshooting and seasonal pool work.

What people praise

Named technician praised repeatedly for patience and clear communication
Referred directly by local pool supply retailers
Owner personally follows up on jobs, per one detailed review
Good fit for seasonal opening and closing service

Worth knowing

Smaller, newer review base than the larger names on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume57 · 75th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable, smaller operator best known for seasonal service and responsive troubleshooting, with a named technician who shows up across nearly every review.

Website +1708-526-1399 Directions

7600 Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Chicago pool services. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from 670 people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much do pool services cost in Chicago? (2026)

None of the businesses on this page publish specific package prices we can cite with confidence, and cost depends heavily on pool size, age and the scope of work. Ask each company for a written estimate before committing.

Serving the Chicago area

The pool companies above cover Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, including Orland Park, Rolling Meadows, Northlake, Elmhurst, Forest Park and the near west suburbs. Searching for pool services near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you hire a pool service

Is the estimate flat-rate or hourly, and does it change with the number of technicians on site?
Do you handle both openings/closings and repairs, or just one?
What’s included in a standard liner replacement or resurfacing job?
How do you handle warranty claims on equipment you install?
What’s your typical response time for an emergency repair mid-season?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these pool services?

We started from every pool service in the Chicago area with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these handle full pool installs?

All Seasons Pools & Spas, Russo’s Pool & Spa and JM Swimming Pools Installation all handle full installs, from inground builds to above-ground and liner-over-steel conversions.

Who’s best for opening and closing service only?

Lotus Pools and SP Tech Pools & Spas both get called out specifically for seasonal opening and closing work, with named technicians reviewers return to year after year.

The bottom line

All Seasons Pools & Spas is the safe default given its scale and range of services, while Lotus Pools stands out for renovation and resurfacing work. Get a written estimate and confirm exactly what a repair visit includes before it starts.

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