CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in CAPITOLA, CA
11 verified contractors · 10 carry active workers' comp · Average 17 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in CAPITOLA means looking beyond reviews. Of the 11 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in CAPITOLA, 10 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 6 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in CAPITOLA
CAPITOLA 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.
11 Licensed Landscapers in CAPITOLA
CENTRAL COAST LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #758966 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 462 3726
JET MULCH INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #800650 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(866) 306 8524
KLEIN GARDENING SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #829263 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 234 2982
LANDSCAPE COMPANY THE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #913848 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 476 7070
PLANT LANDSCAPE DESIGN INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #958413 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 418 8658
WEISER LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #973060 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 566 7393
JACKSON LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #746386 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 477 0447
CENTRAL COAST LAND SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #863988 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 229 7196
AVALON SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #951327 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 476 8684
LANDSCAPE 4U INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #1043430 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 475 6688
CASEY LITTON LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1145711 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 307 4874
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in CAPITOLA
Some CAPITOLA landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
CAPITOLA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 11 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 10 (91%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 6 (55%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 9 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 17.3 years
- Longest-established contractor: 28 years (licensed 1998)
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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 CAPITOLA winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. CAPITOLA 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.
