CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscapers in Calaveras County, CA
23 verified contractors · 9 with active workers' comp · Average 18 years in business · Updated August 2026
Across Calaveras County, 23 CSLB-licensed landscaping contractors operate spanning 2 cities. 9 carry active workers' compensation insurance, and 16 have held their license 10+ years — every record verifiable on cslb.ca.gov.
Climate & Hardiness Across Calaveras County
Calaveras County 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.
Calaveras County Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 23 hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping licence in Calaveras County
- 9 (39%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 5 (22%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 16 have been licensed 10+ years
- Average time in business: 18 years
Cities in Calaveras County
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Top-Verified Contractors in Calaveras County
Frog Hollow Green Group Inc The
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Calaveras County
License #543400
Status: CLEAR ✓
Livanos Landscaping
Licensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Calaveras County
License #688617
Status: CLEAR ✓
West Coast Air Conditioning
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Calaveras County
License #952030
Status: CLEAR ✓
★ 4.9 (67 reviews) — rating per their own site
Hard Rock Landscaping
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Calaveras County
License #564186
Status: CLEAR ✓
Kline Forrest
Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Calaveras County
License #976397
Status: CLEAR ✓
Green Grass
Licensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · Calaveras County
License #763414
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 432 9000
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2001
Gambi Disposal Inc
Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Calaveras County
License #805130
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 754 3130
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Financial Pacific Insurance Company
Spring Creek Water Gardens And Landscape
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Calaveras County
License #1001731
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 772 2766
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Terrain Landscape & Garden Service
Licensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Calaveras County
License #652816
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 785 1466
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Sunset Tree Service
Licensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Calaveras County
License #719925
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 868 0595
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Suburban Designs Landscaping
Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Calaveras County
License #765296
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 400 3336
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
D K R Design Group
Licensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Calaveras County
License #837735
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 663 9313
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2022
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 Calaveras County winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. Calaveras County 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.