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Licensed Landscaping Contractors in AUBURN, CA
41 verified contractors · 19 carry active workers' comp · Average 18 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in AUBURN means looking beyond reviews. Of the 41 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in AUBURN, 19 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 12 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in AUBURN
AUBURN 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.
41 Licensed Landscapers in AUBURN
WAKEFIELD LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #604256 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 885 5108
PACIFIC PARKS LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 29 years in business
Corporation · Placer County
License #730577 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 652 1780
TERRY'S LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 29 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #729193 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 519 0631
BUSHWACKERS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Placer County
License #866502 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 888 7776
NORCAL TREE MANAGEMENT
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Placer County
License #880050 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 746 0019
L R LANDSCAPING & PAVERS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #903031 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 502 6037
BARRACUDA WATERGARDENS & SUPPLY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #937890 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 823 8780
PACIFIC SITE MANAGEMENT
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Placer County
License #944237 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 652 1780
ROMERO LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #981969 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 906 1495
IRONWOOD CONSTRUCTION CO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1977 · 49 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #331595 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 217 4530
STACK WILLIAM F
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #438508 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 401 1345
B AMLIN IRRIGATION SERVICE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1986 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #502120 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 320 3381
WOODY KEVIN D LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Placer County
License #548618 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 224 1357
FINKBEINER W G LANDSCAPE CONTRACTING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #547220 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 761 5296
LANDSHAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #704486 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 383 0798
GREAT OUTDOORS LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #746085 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 392 1079
DAKIN CUSTOM LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #740204 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 296 6372
DECKER LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Placer County
License #810854 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 652 1780
CLEAN CUT LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Placer County
License #813259 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 887 1228
ACQUISTAPACE GENERAL CONTRACTING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #830663 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 368 2199
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in AUBURN
Some AUBURN landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 4 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Plumbing (C36)
- 2 also hold Concrete-Related Services (D06)
- 3 also hold Tree Service (D49)
AUBURN Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 41 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 19 (46%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 12 (29%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 28 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 18.0 years
- Longest-established contractor: 49 years (licensed 1977)
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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 AUBURN winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. AUBURN 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.
