CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in ARCATA, CA
9 verified contractors · 6 carry active workers' comp · Average 11 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in ARCATA means looking beyond reviews. Of the 9 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in ARCATA, 6 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 ARCATA
ARCATA sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25–30°F. This means a true dormant season — lawns and most perennials slow significantly from December through February. Contractors experienced in Zone 9b know to schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost, design planting schemes around the zone's long dry summers, and recommend drought-tolerant species that handle both the heat and the occasional cold snap. Ask any contractor you hire whether their plant selections are rated for Zone 9b minimums.
9 Licensed Landscapers in ARCATA
MCCULLOUGH CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Corporation · Humboldt County
License #715577 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 825 1014
HUMBOLDT LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Humboldt County
License #898066 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 834 3190
SAMARA LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Humboldt County
License #960667 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 601 3478
SOIL SEEKERS LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Humboldt County
License #1026797 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 825 9585
NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Humboldt County
License #1038624 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 599 7814
MATTHEWS LAWN CARE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Humboldt County
License #1130723 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 498 3212
LOPEZ LAURA E
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Humboldt County
License #919821 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 464 8307
DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Humboldt County
License #1054862 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 845 4067
TRIPLE JUNCTION LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Humboldt County
License #1132698 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 730 1837
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in ARCATA
Some ARCATA landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 1 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 2 also hold Tree Service (D49)
- 1 also hold HAZ (HAZ)
ARCATA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 9 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 6 (67%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 5 (56%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 4 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 11.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 30 years (licensed 1995)
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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.
Do landscapers in ARCATA winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. ARCATA 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.
