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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
Rancho Tree Service
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #955479
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 735 7312
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2013
Wc Landscapes Inc
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #957654
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 490 6952
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
General Tree Service Inc
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #973642
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 323 3155
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2011
Streiff Custom Landscaping
Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #964710
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 889 8844
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
A & J Landscaping
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #969846
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 319 5247
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2026
Js' Garden Works LLC
Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Limited Liability · Kern County
License #984164
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 330 7295
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2014
Lara's Landscaping Service Inc
Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #978658
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 871 5902
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Jli Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #980603
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 805 0138
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
First Choice Landscape & Irrigation
Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #982827
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 735 5018
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Tlw Services Inc
Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #985181
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 872 8433
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2012
Foley Lawn Care
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1003973
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 565 5262
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2025
Western Tree Care Corp
Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1006088
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 862 0827
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2024
Molina Landscaping Construction
Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Partnership · Kern County
License #1005997
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 316 8884
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Monji Gregory S
Licensed 1972 · 53 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #277464
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 914 8740
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Buck's Landscape Materials And Pond Shop Inc
Licensed 1985 · 40 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #478718
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 836 3825
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Kern Valley Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1986 · 40 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #491809
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 978 2055
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Sanchez Landscape And Irrigation Company
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #567275
Status: CLEAR
(661) 303 4642
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
C C N Wholesale Nursery & Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #551921
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 979 8848
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Mammoth Landscape Design
Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #582808
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 979 3707
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Rock Bottom Inc
Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #646895
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 859 1700
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2011
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.