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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
Kalscape
Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1121947
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 873 5731
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Pro Cut Landscape Maintenance LLC
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · Kern County
License #1130751
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 554 4636
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Morales & Sons Landscape Inc
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1127371
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 493 6063
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Landscaping Manturano
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1134095
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 380 9928
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Montoya's Gardening Inc
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1144924
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 979 8763
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2022
Valley Oak Landscape Co
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1149218
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 437 6772
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Luis Enrique Rubio Chavez
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1155744
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 563 1155
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Marchant Site Development
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #558216
Status: CLEAR
(661) 978 7320
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Langston's Landscaping & Gardening
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #780919
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 303 2116
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Best Landscaping The
Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #996234
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 889 1195
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Arroyo Grande Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1016479
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 487 6565
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2016
M & R Landscaping
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Partnership · Kern County
License #1024727
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 805 6547
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2013
Maguey El Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1051533
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 664 0742
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Life Landscaping
Licensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1064968
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 549 9938
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2008
Huffco Incorporated
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1068290
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 303 1261
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Travelers Casualty And Surety Company Of America
All Terra Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1074454
Status: CLEAR ✓
(818) 561 1526
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
San Antonio Landscape Division
Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1072663
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 302 9942
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Central Cali Landscaping
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1094097
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 496 5675
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
B & L Construction Company Inc Dba B & L Landscaping
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1109072
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 805 6547
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Simply Sprinklers Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1137018
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 376 0283
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2023
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.