Before You Hire

How to Verify a Nevada Pool Contractor's License

What NSCB A-10 and A-10e actually cover

Nevada's contractor licensing law (NAC 624.150) defines Classification A-10, "Commercial and Residential Pools," and breaks it into several sub-subclassifications. The one that matters most for repair work is A-10e, "Maintenance and Repair of Pools and Spas," whose scope text covers, quoted directly from the regulation: "the alteration and repair of plaster, tile, coping, pumps, filters, heaters, decking, pool painting, timers, controls and lights on residential and commercial spas, pools, fountains, waterfalls and ponds." That's pump repair, filter work, heater repair, and — notably — plaster/tile alteration and pool painting, which is why resurfacing and replastering (see our resurfacing cost page) falls under repair licensing rather than new-construction licensing. Full A-10 without the "e" covers new pool construction and major alteration — a different scope, and not what most repair calls need.

How to look up a license, step by step

1. 1. Ask for the contractor's license number before you agree to anything — a reputable contractor should give it to you without hesitation, often printed right on their invoice, truck, or website.
2. 2. Go to the NSCB's public license search at https://app.nvcontractorsboard.com. You can search by license number or company name.
3. 3. Confirm the license status is Active — not expired, suspended, or voluntarily surrendered — and confirm the classification includes A-10 (ideally A-10e for repair work).
4. 4. Check that the business name matches what's on your quote or invoice. A license under a different company name than the one billing you is worth asking about directly.

Red flags worth knowing about

• A down payment above the legal cap. Nevada law (NRS 624.970) limits a contractor's allowed down payment to the lesser of $1,000 or 10% of the total contract price for most residential work. A much larger upfront ask is a real warning sign, not a normal industry practice.
• No license number, or a number that doesn't match. Covered above — always verify independently rather than taking a verbal assurance.
• Pressure to sign or pay same-day. A legitimate repair quote for anything beyond a small service call should hold for at least a few days.
• Cash-only, no invoice. A licensed business should be able to provide a written, itemized invoice.

Don't stop at the license — check insurance too

The NSCB's public lookup confirms licensing status, but it isn't a full picture of a contractor's insurance coverage. Ask directly for proof of general liability insurance, and — if the contractor has employees — workers' compensation coverage, and ask to see a current certificate rather than just taking a verbal yes. A contractor doing legitimate repair work on your property should be able to produce this without hesitation. This matters practically: if an uninsured worker is injured on your property, or a contractor's mistake causes water damage to your home, insurance is what stands between that cost and you.

A note on how we work

Reno Pool Repair Pro is an independent referral service, not a contractor ourselves — we connect you with independent, third-party pool repair companies rather than performing the work. We ask contractors we work with to report that they hold an active NSCB license, but we don't independently verify every contractor's licensing status ourselves — that's exactly why this page exists. Always do your own check before hiring anyone, for a match through this site or otherwise.

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