CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in BAKERSFIELD, CA
111 verified contractors · 70 carry active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated June 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.
111 Licensed Landscapers in BAKERSFIELD
TORRES LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #912206 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 805 2459
MARTIN NICK LANDSCAPE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #932874 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 706 1729
BROWN MICHAEL K LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE COMPANY INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #939425 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 589 7888
ICOS GARDENING & LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #942901 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 330 6269
TOTAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #944512 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 387 0100
TOWN & COUNTRY LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #944792 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 978 6696
RANCHO TREE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #955479 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 735 7312
WC LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #957654 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 490 6952
STREIFF CUSTOM LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #964710 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 889 8844
A & J LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #969846 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 319 5247
GENERAL TREE SERVICE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #973642 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 323 3155
LARA'S LANDSCAPING SERVICE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #978658 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 871 5902
JLI LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #980603 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 805 0138
FIRST CHOICE LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #982827 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 735 5018
JS' GARDEN WORKS LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Limited Liability · Kern County
License #984164 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 330 7295
TLW SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #985181 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 872 8433
FOLEY LAWN CARE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1003973 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 565 5262
MOLINA LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Partnership · Kern County
License #1005997 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 316 8884
WESTERN TREE CARE CORP
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1006088 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 862 0827
MONJI GREGORY S
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1972 · 53 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #277464 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 914 8740
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)
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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.
