Licensed Pool Contractors in Bakersfield, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor
- 58licensed pool contractors
- 55active (Clear)
- 5.2%with a suspension
- 32.8%workers' comp exempt
- 18.9 yrsmedian time licensed
- 60.3%corp / LLC / partnership (39.7% sole owner)
- 2new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
There are 58 pool contractors based in Bakersfield in CSLB's current file. 55 (94.8%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.
The share with a suspension (5.2%) is close to the Kern County rate for the same license (5.9%). 32.8% report a workers' comp exemption, 8.9 points lower than the statewide figure for pool contractors (41.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
Experience varies: 67.2% have been licensed 10+ years and 2 are new this year (median 18.9 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 Bakersfield
- Look the company up by name or license number (search Bakersfield). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the C-53 license for this kind of work, and a contractor's bond on file.
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 5.2% of Bakersfield listings here already show a suspension.
- Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Ask for proof of workers' comp if anyone besides the owner will work on site. Hiring checklist.
50 of 58 pool contractors in Bakersfield
Bakersfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Pools | 295378 | Clear | 52 | Insured | On file |
| Bakersfield Pool Plastering | 350767 | Clear | 48 | Insured | On file |
| Harper Pools INC | 412845 | Clear | 45 | Insured | On file |
| Golden Valley Builder | 441809 | Clear | 43 | Exempt | On file |
| Ogden Steve Concrete INC | 480632 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| Aloha Pools | 491122 | Clear | 40 | Insured | On file |
| Monji Landscape Companies | 525512 | Clear | 38 | Insured | On file |
| Abateco | 570061 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| Kern Gunite | 599148 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Arnold Blake Construction INC | 629441 | Clear | 35 | Exempt | On file |
| Rock Bottom INC | 646895 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Prism Pools | 658185 | Clear | 34 | Exempt | On file |
| Wattenbarger Scott Construction | 663886 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Mitchell Kari Michele | 678342 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Nevergreen Pools and Construction Services | 738063 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| Nupools | 749872 | Clear | 28 | Insured | On file |
| Paradise Pools & Spas | 767549 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Bakersfield Custom Pools and Spas | 785858 | Clear | 26 | Exempt | On file |
| Venable's Tree Service | 786687 | Clear | 26 | Insured | On file |
| Marina Pool Company | 790453 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| Floriano | 791426 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| Legacy Homes | 797421 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| California Fiberglass Pools INC | 810940 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Trademark Construction | 826778 | Clear | 23 | Exempt | On file |
| Bakersfield Pool Supply INC | 857381 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Bakersfield Pool Remodeling | 863351 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Greecian Pools | 871523 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| Art - Tistic Pools | 886466 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| Monarch Home Services | 925491 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Atlas Pool Care INC | 936175 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Pyrenees Pool and Spa | 943908 | Clear | 16 | Exempt | On file |
| Andes Pools | 952455 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| Cal Gunite | 956024 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| K Corp Enterprises INC | 967670 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| Kern Pools | 990026 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Pool Tek Corporation | 1007752 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| J P Pools Excavation INC | 1010687 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Elite Gunite and Shotcrete LLC | 1026311 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| American Pool and Spa | 1033382 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Trujillo Masonery & Pools | 1038800 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Cascade Pools & Spas INC | 1042572 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Blue Diamond Pools | 1068690 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| Bakersfield Concrete Pool Decks | 1078469 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Kali Custom Pools | 1077641 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Tinoco Custom Pools & Spas | 1082217 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Dependable Pools | 1089671 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Black Sheep Pools | 1091505 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Arrowhead Construction | 1098087 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Verdugo's & Sons Custom Pools and Spas | 1098035 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Master Pools Plastering | 1105985 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
See all 58 pool contractors in Bakersfield
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 Bakersfield?
CSLB's current public file lists 58 pool contractors with a Bakersfield mailing address. 55 have a Clear status, and 82.8% 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?
Look for C-53 on the license. 58 businesses in Bakersfield hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).
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 Bakersfield, 63.8% of pool contractors list a policy, 32.8% claim an exemption and 3.4% 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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