CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in BIG BEAR LAKE, CA
5 verified contractors · 4 carry active workers' comp · Average 18 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in BIG BEAR LAKE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 5 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in BIG BEAR LAKE, 4 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 4 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in BIG BEAR LAKE
BIG BEAR LAKE spans a USDA hardiness zone outside California's most common landscaping climates, which means plant selection and irrigation strategy need to be matched carefully to local winter lows and summer heat. Ask any contractor you hire whether their plant choices and irrigation design are rated for your specific zone — local climate experience is the difference between a planting that establishes and one that struggles.
5 Licensed Landscapers in BIG BEAR LAKE
STALCUP LANDSCAPE INNOVATIONS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Corporation · San Bernardino County
License #797937 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(909) 866 9696
CERVANTES LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Bernardino County
License #878639 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(909) 585 6956
CHANGING SEASONS LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · San Bernardino County
License #907015 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(909) 380 1187
ESTRADA'S CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPING & FENCING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Corporation · San Bernardino County
License #884352 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(909) 725 6755
BEAR CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · San Bernardino County
License #1022561 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(909) 725 6755
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in BIG BEAR LAKE
Some BIG BEAR LAKE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold Fencing (C13)
BIG BEAR LAKE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 5 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 4 (80%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 4 (80%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 4 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 18.0 years
- Longest-established contractor: 24 years (licensed 2001)
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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 BIG BEAR LAKE winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. BIG BEAR LAKE 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.
