License & Permit
Pool Contractor License Bond
A license bond that a swimming pool or spa contractor files to get a state or local contractor license.
- Required by
- State contractor licensing boards and some cities and counties
- Bond amount
- Set by whoever requires the bond. We confirm it.
What this bond guarantees
The bond promises the licensing board (the obligee) that the contractor will follow licensing law. A homeowner harmed by the contractor's violation, such as abandoned or defective work, can make a claim up to the bond amount.
Who needs it
- Residential pool and spa builders
- Pool remodeling contractors
What the underwriter looks at
- Owner credit
- Business financial statements
- Licensing and complaint history
- License class or monetary limit
Requirements vary by state and by who asks for the bond. Send us the request you received and we will confirm exactly what it calls for.
Common questions
How much is a pool contractor bond?
It varies by state. Nevada, for example, requires a residential pool and spa bond of at least $10,000 and up to $400,000, set by the State Contractors Board.
Can the board require more than a license bond?
In some states, yes. Nevada's board may require a pool contractor to post performance and payment bonds of at least 50% of a contract.