CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in CARLSBAD, CA
50 verified contractors · 25 carry active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in CARLSBAD means looking beyond reviews. Of the 50 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in CARLSBAD, 25 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 25 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in CARLSBAD
CARLSBAD 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.
50 Licensed Landscapers in CARLSBAD
PASEO LANDMARK INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1978 · 47 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #361646 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 569 1949
WESTERN GARDENS LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #662550 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 720 1459
NORTH COUNTY YARD CARE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #683556 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 518 5697
DE MARIA LANDTECH
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #709362 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 520 6332
BELK LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #743247 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 720 4700
WALSH SEAN LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #763599 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 532 9003
PREMIER LANDTECHS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #754371 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 334 2996
BRECEDA LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #797197 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 349 6558
AQUA - LINK POOLS AND SPAS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #869134 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 704 2257
K S CONTRACTORS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #892911 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 395 1143
D C WEST DEVELOPMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #986507 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 431 1334
LM CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1008872 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 846 1159
MERRITT B H
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1974 · 52 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #291323 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 995 6044
O'DONNELL LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #610470 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 874 6034
GREEN LAND CO
No Active WCLicensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #616929 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 753 1500
G S DREAMSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #653519 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 720 1170
MHB RESIDENTIAL MARK BERROL GENERAL CONTRACTOR
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #690255 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 212 3640
PRUETT MICHAEL
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #802421 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 692 7031
WOLVERTON LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #844499 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 722 9306
A + PLUS SPRINKLERS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #851073 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 419 8752
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in CARLSBAD
Some CARLSBAD landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 5 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 8 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 2 also hold Earthwork & Paving (C12)
- 7 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
CARLSBAD Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 50 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 25 (50%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 25 (50%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 26 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 15.4 years
- Longest-established contractor: 52 years (licensed 1974)
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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 CARLSBAD?
CARLSBAD'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.
