CSLB-Verified · California
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
SPRINKLER SOLUTIONS NORCAL AND LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #895440 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 354 4248
EDEN DESIGNS - LANDSCAPE PLANNERS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #947067 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 201 0747
BLACK CAT LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #934444 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 626 1106
SILVA'S LANDSCAPE BY DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Partnership · Placer County
License #956882 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 878 5073
NATURE'S CREATION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #966178 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 918 9300
PRO 1 LANDSCAPE DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #987970 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 268 5856
SALINAS LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #1033344 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 554 8697
J M LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #1058781 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 305 0151
ALLTERRAIN SCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Placer County
License #1056459 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 467 2003
PABLO LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #1057161 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 786 1662
NORTH-CAL LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #1120990 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 368 3164
ON TIME LANDSCAPING SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Placer County
License #1140902 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 368 9839
NAGASAWA CUSTOM LANDSCAPE SERVICE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #723942 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 652 5002
YARD GUY INC THE
No Active WCLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Placer County
License #952086 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 887 9273
LOCAL PLUMBING & ROOTER SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Placer County
License #1016787 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 745 4140
GOLD COUNTRY IRRIGATION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #1074784 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 295 7112
K&B LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #1103104 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 305 1026
TENAS LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #1117916 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 368 0353
BLACK BEAR PAVERS CONCRETE AND LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #1125921 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 305 0003
NORCAL BRUSH PROS LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · Placer County
License #1144498 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 906 0044
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.
