CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscapers in Amador County, CA
19 verified contractors · 5 with active workers' comp · Average 19 years in business · Updated September 2026
Across Amador County, 19 CSLB-licensed landscaping contractors operate spanning 2 cities. 5 carry active workers' compensation insurance, and 14 have held their license 10+ years — every record verifiable on cslb.ca.gov.
Climate & Hardiness Across Amador County
Amador County sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a, with winter minimums of 20–25°F. Cooler than most of coastal California, Zone 9a sees real frost and occasional freeze events that drive plant selection and irrigation strategy. Contractors need to understand which ornamentals will die back and which will be damaged outright, and irrigation systems need reliable winterization. The upside: Zone 9a supports a wider range of temperate species than warmer zones, giving experienced designers more to work with.
Amador County Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 19 hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping licence in Amador County
- 5 (26%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 2 (11%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 14 have been licensed 10+ years
- Average time in business: 19 years
Cities in Amador County
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Top-Verified Contractors in Amador County
Simmons Landscape Company
Licensed 1973 · 53 years in business
Sole Owner · Amador County
License #282694
Status: CLEAR ✓
Lopez Landscape Services
Licensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Amador County
License #1064496
Status: CLEAR ✓
Shenandoah Nursery & Landscaping
Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Amador County
License #619274
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 607 3025
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Encino Landscaping
Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Amador County
License #853454
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 690 1643
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Creach Construction Co Inc
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Amador County
License #898826
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 256 1709
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Hansch Paul Landscaping
Licensed 1979 · 46 years in business
Sole Owner · Amador County
License #382992
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 296 4071
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Kas Landscape Services
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Amador County
License #569657
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 296 5468
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Taylor Landscaping
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Amador County
License #879167
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 304 7100
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2020
Four Acres Landscaping
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Amador County
License #947900
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 418 8428
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Outdoor Escapes
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Amador County
License #956962
Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 969 2172
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Online since 2001
Four Seasons
Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Amador County
License #964839
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 256 3409
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2022
Sierra Flores Landscape
Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Amador County
License #968208
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 418 5416
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
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.
Do landscapers in Amador County winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. Amador County sees a real frost season, so experienced contractors schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost and choose cold-hardy plant material rated for the local winter lows.