How to Verify a Florida Pool Contractor License
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation maintains a public license search database at myfloridalicense.com. Any Florida-licensed contractor's information is searchable there at no cost.
Here is how to verify:
Step 1 - Ask the company for their license number before hiring. A legitimate licensed contractor will provide this without hesitation. If they are reluctant or vague, that is a warning sign.
Step 2 - Go to myfloridalicense.com and use the license search tool. Search by license number.
Step 3 - Confirm the license is active and in good standing. An expired, suspended, or revoked license does not protect you.
Step 4 - Confirm the license type. A Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractor license allows statewide work. A local or county license may restrict where the contractor can legally operate. Make sure the license covers your county.
Step 5 - Confirm the name and business information match the company you are hiring. A license held by one person or company does not automatically apply to a different company using the same crew.
To verify Leak and Subsurface Locators: search Florida DBPR for license CPC1457277. That will show the current license status, type, and holder information directly from the state database.
Also verify insurance. Ask for a certificate of insurance and confirm it is current. A licensed but uninsured contractor leaves you exposed if something goes wrong on your property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if a company claims to be licensed but cannot provide a license number?
That is a red flag. Every Florida-licensed pool contractor has a license number that is searchable in the DBPR database. A legitimate company should be able to give you the number immediately. If they cannot or will not, do not hire them.
Should I also verify insurance?
Yes. License and insurance are both important. A license shows the contractor has met the state's qualifications. Insurance protects your property if something is damaged during the evaluation or repair. Ask for a certificate of insurance and verify it is current before allowing any contractor on your property.
How do I schedule with Leak and Subsurface Locators?
Call Sandra at (954) 290-5177 for Broward County or (561) 325-2678 for Palm Beach County, Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm EST. Residential pool leak detection starts at $425. We serve Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River Counties.
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