Under Florida law, a "swimming pool/spa servicing contractor" is a contractor whose scope of work involves, but is not limited to, the repair and servicing of a swimming pool, or hot tub or spa, whether public or private. In practice, this covers equipment repair and replacement (pumps, filters, heaters, controls), interior surface patching and refinishing, and other maintenance and repair work on existing pools and spas.

This is a distinct, narrower license from the Certified Residential Pool/Spa Contractor and Certified Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor categories, which cover new pool construction. It's a Certified license issued by the DBPR's Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), meaning it's valid across the entire state, not just one city or county.

You must be able to prove one of the following options, and pass the state exam, in order to submit your Florida Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor License application to the DBPR:

• 4 years of documented experience in swimming pool/spa servicing, including at least 1 year as a foreman.
• Completion of a CILB-approved 60-hour swimming pool/spa servicing course, plus at least 1 year of proven experience.

Both pathways require taking and passing the Florida certified swimming pool/spa servicing contractors' examination (business/finance and trade knowledge).

Experience and work performed under this license is generally centered on maintaining and repairing existing pools, spas, and hot tubs — not new construction:

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Every Certified Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor must carry general liability insurance before the DBPR will issue a license. Workers' compensation coverage is also required if your business has employees, unless you qualify for a state exemption.

We work closely with our sister company, Artisan Insurance Inc., to provide these coverages. Both businesses are family owned and operated, so your license paperwork and your insurance move together instead of stalling on each other.

Certified licenses renew every two years, due by August 31 of even-numbered years. Renewal requires 14 hours of continuing education, covering topics like workplace safety, workers' compensation, and business practices.

Whether you are applying for a new Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor license, changing from one business to another, or wanting to qualify an additional business, we are here to help.