Southland Pools / Spas Inc
Licensed pool builder in San Diego, California
Southland Pools / Spas Inc holds CSLB licence 703906, active, licensed since 15 Mar 1995, rated 4.5 from 8 Google reviews. Bonded for $25,000 with Great American Insurance Company. Clean CSLB record, with no citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.
Report card
- Licence activeCSLB #703906, class C53, D35. Issued 15 Mar 1995, expires 30 Sep 2028.
- Licensed 32 yrsSince 15 Mar 1995.
- Bonded$25,000 with Great American Insurance Company, since 1 Aug 2024. California requires the same $25,000 bond of every contractor.
- Works aloneExempt from workers' comp: certifies no employees, so nobody else may work on your job.
- Clean CSLB recordNo citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.CSLB record
- Website shows the licenceTheir own site displays licence #703906.
Checked against the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) register on 4 Nov 2026.
About Southland Pools / Spas Inc
- People on the licence
- James Whitcomb Ferries (qualifier, CEO and president)
Google reviews
4.5(8 reviews)Donald Dobson★★★★★ a year agoView on Google
In late 2022 I started interviewing several pool contractors to build my pool and spa, During this process, I had the pleasure to meet with Jim. The other guys were just okay, but from the very start I sensed that Jim was very experienced and knew what he was talking about! The whole construction project with Jim and his company ran very smoothly - progress dates were kept and the quality of the finished pool, spa …
Russell Brent★★★★★ a year agoView on Google
Southland did a great job remodeling our pool. Installed new coping, new tile, new plaster, and an awesome automatic pool cover.
Rita Gyomber★★★★★ a year agoView on Google
We had a new pool built by Southland Pools and Spas, several years ago. The pool came out beautifully! We have enjoyed it many months throughout the year. Jim Ferries did a great job directing the installation of the pool . We love the end results! The Baja bench and mosaics are always complimented on. Our grandchildren love to visit and enjoy the pool!!
ElRoy Peterson★★★★★ a year agoView on Google
Excellent personal interactions. Easy to talk to. Willing to educate those with limited knowledge about the process of and benefit s of phases and details of your project. Lots of experience and knowledge so you don’t need to know all the little details. Decide what you want, then relax. It will be better than you imagined . We love our newly remodeled pool!! Thanks Southland pools and Jim!!
Tyler Buck★★★★★ 9 months agoView on Google
Had the pleasure of meeting Jim and speaking with him. He has 30 years of experience and is an honest and reputable pool contractor.
Read all 8 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.
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