Get your swimming pool for FREE!
You heard me – if you’ve been thinking about putting in a swimming pool or renovating the yard, I am about to tell you how you can do it for FREE!
You’ve all heard about the landscaper that builds pools or the “designer” that will help you build your pool as an “owner builder” but I bet you were not aware that these same people can help you build your dream project for absolutely nothing.
In California it is illegal to build anything valued over $500 without a valid contractors license in the classification of the work performed. Contracts executed by unlicensed contractors (aka designers) or contractors advertising out of classification are not even worth the paper that they are printed on – in fact a quick google search of the Business and Professions Code of CA confirms that homeowners have actually done projects with unlicensed or out of classification contractors and then upon completion (even if the project is perfect) sued the “contractor” for the total value of the contract – and were successful. So if you have the stomach for a little litigation and don’t mind rolling the dice on a questionable contractor, this could be your opportunity to upgrade your yard at absolutely no cost (obviously this is not formal legal advice – if you have any questions, call your attorney)
Case in Point:
This contractor is clearly advertising Swimming Pools despite the written classifications noted in the advertisement itself. C27 is a Landscaping license and C29 is a Masonry license – neither license will allow you to legally build a swimming pool in California. Another tactic – the years of experience statement – in this case “Over 25 years of Experience”. A quick check of the license number reveals that it was originally issued in 1993 (17 years ago). In fact, as of the date of writing this blog this particular license is currently suspended (please visit the CSLB site for more details).
In conclusion, unless you are on the “free pool” program, you need to fully investigate your contractor and his/her claims regarding licensing, classification and workers compensation insurance. The CSLB website has very detailed information HERE and a few references don’t hurt either.
