CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in ARCATA, CA
9 verified contractors · 6 with active workers' comp · Average 11 years in business · Updated August 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.
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9 Licensed Landscapers in ARCATA
Mccullough Construction Inc
Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Corporation · Humboldt County
License #715577
Status: CLEAR ✓
Humboldt Landscape
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Humboldt County
License #898066
Status: CLEAR ✓
Samara Landscaping
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Humboldt County
License #960667
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 601 3478
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2009
Soil Seekers Landscape
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Humboldt County
License #1026797
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 825 9585
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2018
Native Ecosystems
Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Humboldt County
License #1038624
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 599 7814
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2015
Matthews Lawn Care
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Humboldt County
License #1130723
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 498 3212
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Lopez Laura E
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Humboldt County
License #919821
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 464 8307
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2025
Down To Earth Landscape
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Humboldt County
License #1054862
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 845 4067
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Triple Junction Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Humboldt County
License #1132698
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 730 1837
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2025
ARCATA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 9 hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping licence in ARCATA
- 6 (67%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 5 (56%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 4 have been licensed 10+ years
- Average time in business: 11 years
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)
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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.