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Licensed Pool Contractors in Santa Barbara, 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
  • 20%workers' comp exempt
  • 14.9 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 64%corp / LLC / partnership (36% sole owner)
  • 0new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 25 pool contractors based in Santa Barbara in CSLB's current file. 23 (92%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

20% report a workers' comp exemption, 21.7 points lower than the statewide figure for pool contractors (41.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 8%, is 2.7 points higher than the Santa Barbara County rate for the same license (5.3%).

Experience varies: 80% have been licensed 10+ years and 0 are new this year (median 14.9 years, vs 14.6 statewide).

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 Santa Barbara

  1. Open the pool contractor's profile from the table below (or search Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Cal - Real Pools INC 302295 Clear 51 Insured On file
Village Pool Supply INC 342321 Clear 49 Insured On file
Santa Barbara Ponds 574976 Clear 37 Insured On file
Nautilus Pools 656959 Clear 34 Insured On file
Arroyo Seco Construction 664167 Clear 33 Insured On file
Becker Studios Construction 713248 Clear 31 Insured On file
Gordon & Grant Hot Tubs & Spas 732766 Clear 29 Insured On file
Chase David Construction INC 797029 Clear 25 Insured On file
Boones Pool Repair 805245 Clear 24 Exempt On file
Perfect Pools INC 933765 Clear 17 Insured On file
Jay's Pools 964468 Clear 15 Exempt On file
Vb Construction 968368 Clear 14 Exempt On file
Santa Barbara Pool Service 973190 Clear 14 Exempt On file
Sparkling Pools 988917 Clear 12 Insured On file
H 2 O Platinum Pools 1001851 Clear 11 Insured On file
H20 Platinum Pools INC 1010928 Clear 10 Insured On file
Bw Pools INC 1012874 Clear 10 Insured On file
Mason Nicholas Walter 1019070 Clear 10 Insured On file
Santa Barbara Koi Kompany INC 1047701 Clear 7 Insured On file
Agua Clara Flow INC 1068204 Clear 6 Insured On file
Pure Aquatic Solutions INC 1076958 Clear 5 Insured On file
Grace La Pools 1110651 Clear 3 Insured On file
Santa Barbara Pools Design Build 1129965 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Tropical Pool and Spa Services 849745 Susp: workers' compensation 22 None On file
Headwaters Pool Company 989140 Susp: contractor's bond 12 Insured 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 Santa Barbara?

CSLB's current public file lists 25 pool contractors with a Santa Barbara mailing address. 23 have a Clear status, and 84% 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?

Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Santa Barbara pool contractors, 20% are exempt (no employees), 76% insured and 4% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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