How many swimming pool contractors are licensed in California?

California has 2,981 contractors with a C53 (Swimming Pool) license from the Contractors State License Board. 2,858 (96%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a C53 license cover in California?

A California C53 license covers swimming pool contractors for pool construction and service. Any contractor performing swimming pool work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of swimming pool contractors have federal violations?

1.9% of California swimming pool contractors (57 out of 2,981) have at least one record in federal databases. These include SAM.gov debarments, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, and EPA environmental violations.

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How to Verify a Swimming Pool Contractor (C53) in California

California requires all contractors performing swimming pool work valued at $500+ to hold a valid CSLB C53 license. Of the 2,981 licensed swimming pool contractors in the state, 96% currently hold active licenses and 1.9% have at least one federal compliance record.

Manual vetting takes 45+ minutes per contractor and routinely misses violations in databases most people don't know to check. SiteVetter runs CSLB status, SAM.gov debarment, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, and EPA environmental records in seconds—creating a timestamped compliance artifact.

Verification Checklist for Swimming Pool Contractors

Verify the contractor license is active and in good standing
Request proof of insurance and bonding
Get at least 3 written quotes before selecting a contractor
Check federal databases: SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA records
Confirm bond: California requires $25,000+ contractor bond (SB 607)

Why Verification Matters for Swimming Pool Work

Under California's "Controlling Employer" doctrine, general contractors face liability for subcontractor safety violations. For swimming pool work specifically, 1.9% of licensed contractors have federal records that a standard CSLB license check wouldn't reveal. SiteVetter's 5-database check catches what a single-source verification misses.

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About C53 License

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How to Verify a Swimming Pool Contractor (C53) in California

Verification Checklist for Swimming Pool Contractors

Why Verification Matters for Swimming Pool Work