Swimming pool contractor (C-53) in El Cajon, CA

6 licenses · checked Oct 27, 2026

There are 6 Swimming pool contractor (C-53) licenses with an address of record in El Cajon, CA, in the CSLB License Master data checked Oct 27, 2026. That is 1.3% of the 450 such licenses statewide; El Cajon ranks #11 of 215 CA cities for this license type. They are spread across 3 ZIP codes; the most common are 92020 (3), 92021 (2), 92019 (1). Most list San Diego County. By business type: Sole Owner 4, Corporation 2. The median first-issue year is 2017; the oldest license dates from 2015. 3 of them come up for renewal or expiration in the next 12 months, so re-check status before you sign a contract.

What a Swimming pool contractor (C-53) license covers

Swimming Pool (C-53) covers building and repairing swimming pools, spas and hot tubs, including excavation, forms, plumbing and equipment that are part of the pool.

Note: C-53 is pool construction and repair. Routine pool cleaning (skimming, brushing, chemicals) generally isn't licensed by CSLB; equipment and plumbing repair is contractor work. Under California's minor-work exemption, jobs under $1,000 (labor and materials combined) that need no building permit generally don't require a CSLB license.

How to verify a license

Enter the license number in CSLB Instant License Check and confirm the status is active, the classification matches the work, and the contractor has a current bond and workers' compensation coverage (or a valid exemption). California requires the license number on contracts and advertising. Official lookup: CSLB Instant License Check.

Swimming pool contractor (C-53) licenses in El Cajon

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Frequently asked questions

How many Swimming pool contractor (C-53) licenses are in El Cajon?

6 active licenses in the CSLB License Master data checked Oct 27, 2026 (1.3% of CA).

What does a Swimming pool contractor (C-53) license cover?

Swimming Pool (C-53) covers building and repairing swimming pools, spas and hot tubs, including excavation, forms, plumbing and equipment that are part of the pool.

How do I verify a Swimming pool contractor (C-53) license in El Cajon?

Enter the license number in CSLB Instant License Check and confirm the status is active, the classification matches the work, and the contractor has a current bond and workers' compensation coverage (or a valid exemption). California requires the license number on contracts and advertising. Use the license number shown here with the CSLB Instant License Check.

Does every job in this trade need a license?

C-53 is pool construction and repair. Routine pool cleaning (skimming, brushing, chemicals) generally isn't licensed by CSLB; equipment and plumbing repair is contractor work. Under California's minor-work exemption, jobs under $1,000 (labor and materials combined) that need no building permit generally don't require a CSLB license.

How many El Cajon Swimming pool contractor (C-53) licenses expire soon?

3 of 6 have an expiration date in the next 12 months. A license that lapses must be renewed before the holder can work under it again.

Other license types in El Cajon

General building contractor (69) · Electrical contractor (C-10) (22) · General engineering contractor (16) · Plumbing contractor (C-36) (16) · HVAC contractor (C-20) (16) · Landscaping contractor (C-27) (15) · Painting contractor (C-33) (12) · Tile contractor (C-54) (11) · Concrete contractor (C-8) (8) · Flooring contractor (C-15) (6) · Low-voltage contractor (C-7) (5) · Roofing contractor (C-39) (3)

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Source: CSLB License Master. Licensed California is independent and not affiliated with the licensing agency. Data checked Oct 27, 2026.