Swimming pool contractor (C-53) in San Diego, CA

10 licenses · checked Oct 27, 2026

There are 10 Swimming pool contractor (C-53) licenses with an address of record in San Diego, CA, in the CSLB License Master data checked Oct 27, 2026. That is 2.2% of the 450 such licenses statewide; San Diego ranks #2 of 215 CA cities for this license type. They are spread across 10 ZIP codes; the most common are 92126 (1), 92130 (1), 92109 (1). Most list San Diego County. By business type: Corporation 8, Sole Owner 1, Limited Liability 1. The median first-issue year is 2016; the oldest license dates from 2015. 5 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 San Diego

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Frequently asked questions

How many Swimming pool contractor (C-53) licenses are in San Diego?

10 active licenses in the CSLB License Master data checked Oct 27, 2026 (2.2% 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 San Diego?

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 San Diego Swimming pool contractor (C-53) licenses expire soon?

5 of 10 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 San Diego

General building contractor (373) · Electrical contractor (C-10) (91) · Plumbing contractor (C-36) (78) · Painting contractor (C-33) (74) · Landscaping contractor (C-27) (61) · Flooring contractor (C-15) (43) · General engineering contractor (42) · HVAC contractor (C-20) (40) · Low-voltage contractor (C-7) (24) · Tile contractor (C-54) (20) · Concrete contractor (C-8) (16) · Roofing contractor (C-39) (14)

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