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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
MARCHANT SITE DEVELOPMENT
No Active WCLicensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #558216 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 978 7320
LANGSTON'S LANDSCAPING & GARDENING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #780919 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 303 2116
BEST LANDSCAPING THE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #996234 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 889 1195
ARROYO GRANDE LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1016479 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 487 6565
M & R LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Partnership · Kern County
License #1024727 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 805 6547
GREEN OAKS LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1033067 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 578 0944
MAGUEY EL LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1051533 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 664 0742
M $ M LANDSCAPE & CONCRETE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Partnership · Kern County
License #1063662 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 432 8818
LIFE LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1064968 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 549 9938
HUFFCO INCORPORATED
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1068290 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 303 1261
ALL TERRA LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1074454 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(818) 561 1526
SAN ANTONIO LANDSCAPE DIVISION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1072663 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 302 9942
3D CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1079218 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 578 8381
CENTRAL CALI LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1094097 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 496 5675
CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1110583 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 979 0490
B & L CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC DBA B & L LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1109072 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 805 6547
BACKYARD LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1133820 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 549 1453
ALAN JACKS LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1126755 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 213 6226
CENTRAL VALLEY LANDSCAPE SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1132350 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 794 1091
EQUITY LANDSCAPES LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · Kern County
License #1132515 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 302 8979
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.
