CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in ALAMEDA, CA
12 verified contractors · 5 carry active workers' comp · Average 12 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in ALAMEDA means looking beyond reviews. Of the 12 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in ALAMEDA, 5 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 5 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in ALAMEDA
ALAMEDA sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a, with minimum temperatures of 30–35°F. Zone 10a sits at the edge of frost risk — rare but possible, meaning irrigation systems need winterization readiness even if they rarely need it. The mild climate supports an enormous range of plant material, but summer fog patterns, coastal wind exposure, and microclimate variation within a single neighborhood can dramatically change what thrives. Local experience matters here more than in more uniform climates.
12 Licensed Landscapers in ALAMEDA
SUMA LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #665032 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 261 3585
SUNSHINE HORTICULTURAL SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #594254 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 361 9274
YANSCAPE DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #817272 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 908 1100
ROOT VOLUME
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1032148 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 764 3169
MC DANIELS LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1038959 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 521 2634
RENDERED STONE LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1085788 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 309 6886
GARDEN MAMAS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1142044 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 463 0781
DARLING GARDENS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #819445 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 471 8227
TREESCHOOL LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1076471 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 254 2801
J'S LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1072888 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 798 9408
GARDENS BY MARLA LEE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1091522 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 912 3779
STACY WITBECK / MCGUIRE AND HESTER A JOINT VENTURE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
JointVenture · Alameda County
License #1133082 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 748 1870
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in ALAMEDA
Some ALAMEDA landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Electrical (C10)
- 1 also hold C21 (C21)
- 1 also hold C31 (C31)
ALAMEDA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 12 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 5 (42%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 5 (42%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 4 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 12.5 years
- Longest-established contractor: 36 years (licensed 1990)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify a landscaping contractor's license in California?
Every contractor on this page links to its official CSLB license-detail record. Search the license number at cslb.ca.gov to confirm the license is current, the classification is C-27 (Landscaping), and the status is CLEAR before you hire.
What is the difference between a C-27 licensed contractor and an unlicensed landscaper?
A C-27 license means the contractor passed California's trade and law exams, posted a contractor bond, and is accountable to the CSLB. Unlicensed operators carry none of those protections — you have little recourse if work is defective or someone is injured on your property.
Why does workers' compensation insurance matter when hiring a landscaper?
If a contractor employs a crew, active workers' comp insurance means you are not liable for on-site injuries. A contractor without it can legally work alone, but you take on real risk the moment an uninsured crew sets foot on your property.
How does coastal fog affect landscaping choices in ALAMEDA?
ALAMEDA's summer fog and microclimate variation change what thrives block to block. Contractors with local experience choose plant material and irrigation schedules matched to your specific exposure rather than a generic plan.
