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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
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
Backyard Landscape
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1133820
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 549 1453
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2002
Alan Jacks Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1126755
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 213 6226
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2020
Central Valley Landscape Services
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1132350
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 794 1091
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Kern Garden Solutions LLC
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · Kern County
License #1152366
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 384 9621
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Jm & Hc Landscaping Contractor Elite Inc
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1145061
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 662 8235
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Godoy Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1154231
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 900 4862
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Bolles Landscape
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1146377
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 201 8588
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Cal West Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1139010
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 340 1462
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Millan Landscape
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1025521
Status: CLEAR
(661) 889 3059
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2026
Treeworks & Landscapes
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1140742
Status: CLEAR
(661) 431 8248
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
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.