CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in BURLINGAME, CA
13 verified contractors · 8 with active workers' comp · Average 21 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in BURLINGAME means looking beyond reviews. Of the 13 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in BURLINGAME, 8 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 9 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME 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.
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13 Licensed Landscapers in BURLINGAME
Gcsf Pavers & Landscape Inc
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #1049800
Status: CLEAR ✓
Cesare J D Construction Inc
Licensed 1976 · 49 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #321720
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 280 9219
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2007
Dirty Work Landscape Company Inc
Licensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #665958
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 347 3914
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Golden Green Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #680658
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 222 1088
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
De La Vega P & C
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Limited Liability · San Mateo County
License #945027
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 533 0742
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Ideal Landscape & Concrete Inc
Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #985059
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 347 4222
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2009
Fernando Cuevas Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #995680
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 444 9108
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Romano Construction
Licensed 1982 · 43 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #429996
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 347 2955
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Landscape Reflections
Licensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #777808
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 347 2299
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2017
Creative Garden & Design
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #958926
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 921 2785
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2015
Green Construction Builder Corp
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #951183
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 939 1312
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Leonard Casey
Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #1005567
Status: CLEAR ✓
(775) 379 0703
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
French Touch Construction LLC
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Limited Liability · San Mateo County
License #1085519
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 255 0741
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2021
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in BURLINGAME
Some BURLINGAME landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 7 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 2 also hold Plumbing (C36)
- 2 also hold Tree Service (D49)
BURLINGAME Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 13 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 8 (62%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 9 (69%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 11 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 21.0 years
- Longest-established contractor: 49 years (licensed 1976)
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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 BURLINGAME?
BURLINGAME'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.