Holiday Pools
This license is C-53 only. A pool project that also includes a patio cover, outdoor kitchen electrical, or work on the house may need other licensed trades.
License record
| Business type | Sole Owner |
|---|---|
| Licenses held | C-53 Swimming Pool |
| First licensed | June 7, 1988 (38 years) |
| License expires | June 30, 2028 |
| Bond | $25,000 contractor's bond, American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Workers' comp | Workers' Compensation Insurance, State Compensation Insurance Fund, through October 1, 2027 |
| Phone on file | (530) 624-7523 |
People on the license
- James Richard Dougherty: Sole Owner (C-53 Swimming Pool)
Other pool builders in Chico
- Lifescapes LLC · license #1083420
- M H N Cement Co · license #1026140
- Mcculloch Pool Construction · license #1001942
- Nelson Construction · license #1005007 · suspended
What a pool contractor checks here
The $25,000 contractor's bond is the legal minimum, and it is shared by everyone with a claim against this license. On a $100,000 pool it covers very little, so it is not a substitute for a good contract.
Before you sign: confirm the license is active on that day, that the business name and license number on the contract match this record exactly, and that the salesperson is either on this license or registered with CSLB as a home improvement salesperson. The full checklist.
Your next steps
- Got a bid or a contract? Have a licensed pool contractor review it before you sign.
- What's not in your pool contract: the items most often left out.
- Which pool equipment should I get? Pentair, Hayward or Jandy.
- The before-you-sign checklist: what California requires in the contract.
Source: Contractors State License Board, Statewide Public Database Files (License Master and Personnel), as of November 6, 2026. Status can change at any time: check license #532127 live at CSLB. Something wrong on this page? Request a correction.