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Licensed Landscaping Contractors in BAKERSFIELD, CA
111 verified contractors · 70 with active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in BAKERSFIELD means looking beyond reviews. Of the 111 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in BAKERSFIELD, 70 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 60 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in BAKERSFIELD
BAKERSFIELD 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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111 Licensed Landscapers in BAKERSFIELD
Ortiz Landscaping
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1068214
Status: CLEAR ✓
Bakoboy Enterprise
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1081308
Status: CLEAR ✓
Robby's Nursery & Calico Gardens Inc
Licensed 1962 · 63 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #212788
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 588 0859
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Monji Landscape Companies
Licensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #525512
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 588 8067
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2008
Kern Sprinkler Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #594630
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 832 3121
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2004
Bennett Earl J
Licensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #695892
Status: CLEAR ✓
(641) 201 7236
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2025
Bolles Nursery/landscape
Licensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #694833
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 587 8104
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2015
Alpha & Omega Gardening Inc
Licensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #691710
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 363 6639
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Harris Construction Services
Licensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #738343
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 323 7948
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Rudy's Landscape & Irrigation Design
Licensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #755373
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 319 3380
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
American Hydrotech Inc
Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #796288
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 832 0123
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2005
Venable's Tree Service
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #786687
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 589 9770
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Maranatha Gardening & Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #812185
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 363 9638
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Golden Valley Pools
Licensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #813670
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 589 0888
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2007
B G Landscape Services
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #861506
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 205 5565
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2024
Majac Construction
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #878376
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 747 0677
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Venturi Enterprises Inc
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #910671
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 237 0015
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2021
Martin Nick Landscape Service
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #932874
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 706 1729
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Brown Michael K Landscape & Maintenance Company Inc
Licensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #939425
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 589 7888
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
Town & Country Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #944792
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 978 6696
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in BAKERSFIELD
Some BAKERSFIELD landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 9 also hold General Building (B)
- 10 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 6 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 13 also hold Tree Service (D49)
- 4 also hold D63 (D63)
BAKERSFIELD Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 111 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 70 (63%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 60 (54%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 63 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 15.3 years
- Longest-established contractor: 63 years (licensed 1962)
BAKERSFIELD Landscapers by Specialty
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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 BAKERSFIELD winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. BAKERSFIELD 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.