Anthony & Sylvan Pools vs. Premier Pools & Spas

While many pool builders will tell you they’re the biggest or the best, pool companies vary a lot in terms of experience and – importantly – customer satisfaction. If you’re thinking about building a new pool, here are some important factors to consider when researching and selecting a pool builder.


Years in operation/Experience	36 (since 1988)	78 (since 1946)
Pools Built	100,000 since 1988	400,000+
Ownership	Franchised model, since 2014	Privately owned and operated
Rating from Better Business Bureau	From A+ to F, depending on market and franchise	A+
Best of Houzz	None since 2019	Best of Houzz Most Recommended Pool Builder - #1 out of 43,000 pool builders. Ten Years in a Row (2014-2024)
Forbes Home “Best of Home” rating (Best Overall Pool Builder)	#2 with 4.7 stars	#1 with 4.9 stars - #1, Four Years in a Row (2021-2024)
Warranty	Premier Pools and Spas warrants that the pool structure will remain structurally sound while the property where the pool is located is owned by the Owner.	Industry-leading warranty guaranteed directly by A&S All structural details are approved and sealed by certified engineers 100+ rigorous inspection protocols guide our project managers & field personnel through the construction process Lifetime structural warranty, backed by 78 years of uninterrupted service


Years in operation/Experience
36 (since 1988)	78 (since 1946)
Pools Built
100,000 since 1988	400,000+
Ownership
Franchised model, since 2014	Privately owned and operated
Rating from Better Business Bureau
From A+ to F, depending on market and franchise	A+
Best of Houzz
None since 2019	Best of Houzz Most Recommended Pool Builder - #1 out of 43,000 pool builders. Ten Years in a Row (2014-2024)
Forbes Home “Best of Home” rating (Best Overall Pool Builder)
#2 with 4.7 stars	#1 with 4.9 stars - #1, Four Years in a Row (2021-2024)
Warranty
Premier Pools and Spas warrants that the pool structure will remain structurally sound while the property where the pool is located is owned by the Owner.	Industry-leading warranty guaranteed directly by A&S) All structural details are approved and sealed by certified engineers 100+ rigorous inspection protocols guide our project managers & field personnel through the construction process Lifetime structural warranty, backed by 75 years of uninterrupted service

Years in operation/Experience	78 (since 1946)
Pools Built	400,000+
Ownership	Privately owned and operated
Customer Satisfaction Star Rating average (number of reviews	4.7 Stars (25K+ reviews)
Rating from Better Business Bureau	A+
Best of Houzz	Best of Houzz Most Recommended Pool Builder - #1 out of 43,000 pool builders. Ten Years in a Row (2014-2024)
Forbes Home “Best of Home” rating (Best Overall Pool Builder)	#1 with 4.9 stars - #1, Four Years in a Row (2021-2024)
Warranty	Industry-leading warranty guaranteed directly by A&S - All structural details are approved and sealed by certified engineers - 100+ rigorous inspection protocols guide our project managers & field personnel through the construction process - Lifetime structural warranty, backed by 75 years of uninterrupted service

Anthony & Sylvan is the #1 recommended pool builder of all 43,000 pool builders in the country.

(Best of Houzz Customer Satisfaction Award, 2014-2024)

For over 75 years, Anthony & Sylvan has repeatedly set the standard for pool building (we wrote many of the original building codes for residential swimming pools!), and we continue to lead the industry for positive reviews and customer satisfaction.