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Licensed Pool Contractors in Escondido, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor

  • 25licensed pool contractors
  • 23active (Clear)
  • 8%with a suspension
  • 52%workers' comp exempt
  • 7 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 64%corp / LLC / partnership (36% sole owner)
  • 0new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Escondido is home to 25 pool contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #3 of 4 San Diego County cities for this trade. 92% are Clear.

The share with a suspension, 8%, is 2.5 points higher than the San Diego County rate for the same license (5.5%). 52% report a workers' comp exemption, 10.3 points higher than the statewide figure for pool contractors (41.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

0 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 36% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 7 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 Escondido

  1. Open the pool contractor's profile from the table below (or search Escondido listings by name). Check that C-53 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-53 covers.
  2. Before any money changes hands, verify the license on CSLB's own lookup. Our data comes from CSLB's weekly file, so a very recent change may not show here yet.
  3. Ask for the pocket license and a photo ID and match the name to your contract. Work of $1,000 or more needs a license (the $1,000 rule), and a down payment can't exceed $1,000 or 10% (down payment rules).

All 25 pool contractors in Escondido

Escondido 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.

Licensed pool contractors in Escondido
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Mission Pools 326760 Clear 50 Insured On file
Ciro's Landscaping INC 526847 Clear 38 Insured On file
Crystal Chem Pools 692825 Clear 32 Exempt On file
Aqua Concepts 698242 Clear 32 Exempt On file
Adolfo's Pools 835436 Clear 22 Exempt On file
R J Landscape Construction INC 951650 Clear 16 Insured On file
Sundancer Pools INC 995967 Clear 12 Insured On file
Earth Tek Construction INC 1001306 Clear 11 Insured On file
Sapphire Pool & Spa 1026085 Clear 9 Exempt On file
Earth Care Pools 1027497 Clear 9 Insured On file
Damarg Pools and Spas 1031533 Clear 9 Exempt On file
4 Way Pool Excavation INC 1059605 Clear 7 Insured On file
Caribbean Pools 1060275 Clear 7 Exempt On file
Prime Custom Pools and Spa INC 1077584 Clear 5 Insured On file
Sauga Pools INC 1078078 Clear 5 Insured On file
Royal Pools & Spas 1093305 Clear 4 Exempt On file
H2o Pool and Spa Service INC 1100946 Clear 3 Exempt On file
Rc Custom Pools 1120208 Clear 2 Exempt On file
West Coast Pool and Spas 1121747 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Santa Fe Pool Construction INC 1126306 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Evolution Pools INC 1128497 Clear 2 Insured On file
Luxxe Pools INC 1140979 Clear 1 Insured On file
Escondido Fine Pools 1145783 Clear 1 Insured On file
Pool King INC 822275 Susp: contractor's bond 23 Exempt On file
Rreal Pool Construction 1097884 Susp: contractor's bond 4 Exempt 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 Escondido?

CSLB's current public file lists 25 pool contractors with a Escondido mailing address. 23 have a Clear status, and 88% 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 Escondido, 48% of pool contractors list a policy, 52% claim an exemption and 0% 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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