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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
BUCK'S LANDSCAPE MATERIALS AND POND SHOP INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1985 · 40 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #478718 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 836 3825
KERN VALLEY LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1986 · 40 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #491809 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 978 2055
SANCHEZ LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION COMPANY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #567275 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 303 4642
C C N WHOLESALE NURSERY & LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #551921 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 979 8848
MAMMOTH LANDSCAPE DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #582808 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 979 3707
ROCK BOTTOM INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #646895 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 859 1700
PARADISE LANDSCAPE & SPRINKLER
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #678417 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 333 0251
TECH - TIME COMMUNICATIONS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #750569 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 397 0792
SAMPSON'S LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #751625 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 978 3705
EVERGREEN LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #757091 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 979 7853
CLASSIC LANDSCAPE CURBS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #768746 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 393 9080
ELITE GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #781608 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 331 6348
FLORIANO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #791426 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 201 6134
CENTRAL COAST LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #785581 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 896 4684
BAKERSFIELD ARC, INC
No Active WCLicensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #808993 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 834 2272
SYLVESTER LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #881262 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 619 5562
PRECISION SPRINKLER REPAIR AND LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #900523 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 203 6643
DEROSA LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #923668 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 209 1104
DUNHAM TOM ENT
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #944011 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 333 9235
SELECT LANDSCAPE INC
No Active WCLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1007891 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 873 5747
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.
