CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in BERKELEY, CA
43 verified contractors · 18 carry active workers' comp · Average 14 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in BERKELEY means looking beyond reviews. Of the 43 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in BERKELEY, 18 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 19 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in BERKELEY
BERKELEY sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a, with minimum temperatures of 30–35°F. Zone 10a sits at the edge of frost risk — rare but possible, meaning irrigation systems need winterization readiness even if they rarely need it. The mild climate supports an enormous range of plant material, but summer fog patterns, coastal wind exposure, and microclimate variation within a single neighborhood can dramatically change what thrives. Local experience matters here more than in more uniform climates.
43 Licensed Landscapers in BERKELEY
PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE CO THE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #676952 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(888) 335 8733
GARDEN ARCHITECTURE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #713583 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 915 3333
BIO FRIENDLY GARDENS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #833081 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 843 5232
HORNBY MATT GARDEN DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #908593 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 717 1342
LADYBUG LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #947292 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 987 6975
V P HAULING & DEMOLITION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #946240 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 205 5840
CUSTOM LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #965214 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 549 3954
HABITAT HORTICULTURE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Limited Liability · Alameda County
License #983686 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 684 8555
ROCK PAPER SCISSORS LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #987563 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 459 9547
FIDDLEHEAD GARDENS LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Limited Liability · Alameda County
License #1004629 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 858 8072
CECELIA LITTLEPAGE LANDSCAPE CO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1987 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #507710 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 848 4178
MUGGLESTONE GARDENS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #663376 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 325 4213
CLAREMONT LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #710622 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 524 0500
HORN MATT LANDSCAPING_AND TREE CARE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #710884 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 589 2979
LANDFORMS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #749668 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 229 6487
LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #756749 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 526 8935
AASHNA CONSTRUCTION / LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #798135 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 684 3354
YABUSAKI'S LANDSCAPE SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #829344 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 332 3884
TETLOW DAVID CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #828836 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 220 3066
KATSURA LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #858145 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 828 4854
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in BERKELEY
Some BERKELEY landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 3 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Earthwork & Paving (C12)
- 4 also hold C21 (C21)
- 3 also hold C31 (C31)
- 4 also hold Tree Service (D49)
BERKELEY Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 43 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 18 (42%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 19 (44%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 29 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 14.9 years
- Longest-established contractor: 39 years (licensed 1987)
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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.
How does coastal fog affect landscaping choices in BERKELEY?
BERKELEY's summer fog and microclimate variation change what thrives block to block. Contractors with local experience choose plant material and irrigation schedules matched to your specific exposure rather than a generic plan.
