Licensed Pool Contractors in Carlsbad, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor
- 22licensed pool contractors
- 21active (Clear)
- 4.5%with a suspension
- 50%workers' comp exempt
- 12.3 yrsmedian time licensed
- 59.1%corp / LLC / partnership (40.9% sole owner)
- 2new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
CSLB's public data lists 22 pool contractors with a mailing address in Carlsbad, and 21 of them (95.5%) show a Clear primary status.
The share with a suspension, 4.5%, is 1 points lower than the San Diego County rate for the same license (5.5%). 50% report a workers' comp exemption, 8.3 points higher than the statewide figure for pool contractors (41.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
2 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 59.1% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 12.3 years.
In California this work generally calls for the C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor guide for what the license covers.
How to check a pool contractor's license in Carlsbad
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 22 Carlsbad listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the C-53 classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 4.5% of Carlsbad listings here already show a suspension.
- Get the bid and contract in writing with the license number on it. If the job tops $1,000 in labor and materials, a licensed pool contractor is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.
All 22 pool contractors in Carlsbad
Carlsbad pool contractors sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Pools and Spas of San Diego INC | 564498 | Clear | 37 | Exempt | On file |
| Green Land CO | 616929 | Clear | 35 | None | On file |
| Tamarack Pool Center | 660959 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| De Maria Landtech | 709362 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| Pacific Southwest Pool & Spa | 719474 | Clear | 30 | Exempt | On file |
| Gary Jenkins Pool Service | 775074 | Clear | 26 | Exempt | On file |
| Suncrest Pool Service & Remodelers INC | 852793 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Aqua - Link Pools and Spas INC | 869134 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| Hakenson Todd | 921381 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Team G7 INC | 969079 | Clear | 14 | Insured | On file |
| Premier Pools & Spa | 992714 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Sunset Pool Company | 998001 | Clear | 12 | Exempt | On file |
| Walterhouse Pool and Spa | 1018323 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| Dcw Engineering | 1039351 | Clear | 8 | Exempt | On file |
| Pure Pool Pros INC | 1053759 | Clear | 7 | Exempt | On file |
| Kp Pools LLC | 1063945 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| Demaria Pool Plastering INC | 1065777 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| Coastal Pool and Spa Services | 1129239 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Armstrong Pools | 1136268 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Outdoor Living Landscape | 1141187 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Sk Pools LLC | 1162272 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Garys Pool Supplies LLC | 1150639 | Susp: workers' compensation | <1 | None | On file |
Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed pool contractors are in Carlsbad?
CSLB's current public file lists 22 pool contractors with a Carlsbad mailing address. 21 have a Clear status, and 77.3% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).
What license does a pool contractor need in California?
In California this work generally calls for the C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 rule.
How do I check a pool contractor's workers' comp?
Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Carlsbad, 40.9% of pool contractors list a policy, 50% claim an exemption and 9.1% show no current coverage. Confirm the policy with CSLB's workers' comp search before work starts. How to check workers' comp.
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