CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in CARMEL, CA
23 verified contractors · 16 with active workers' comp · Average 19 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in CARMEL means looking beyond reviews. Of the 23 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in CARMEL, 16 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 7 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in CARMEL
CARMEL 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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23 Licensed Landscapers in CARMEL
Sunrise Landscape Company
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #784679
Status: CLEAR ✓
Inca Landscape Management
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #875311
Status: CLEAR ✓
Advanced Garden Solutions
Licensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #600837
Status: CLEAR ✓
Martin Larry Landscapes
Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #581433
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 915 1274
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Comeau Michelle
Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #582326
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 594 0880
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2001
Pioneer Landscape Solutions
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #891154
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 233 8244
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Dorantes Landscaping Service
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #926701
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 915 9580
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Raygoza Landscaping
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #948327
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 521 9500
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Fernando Sanchez
Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #964487
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 241 1649
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2001
Native Coast Landscapes LLC
Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Limited Liability · Monterey County
License #984249
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 275 5470
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Luster Landscape Management
Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #988139
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 596 7609
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Greenscape California Inc
Licensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #992317
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 392 7099
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2010
Quezada Tree Care LLC
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Limited Liability · Monterey County
License #1000987
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 869 1436
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Town & Country Gardening & Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #999657
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 625 3105
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Town And Country Gardening And Landscaping
Licensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Partnership · Monterey County
License #760418
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 625 3105
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Spangri - La Landscape And Gardens
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #878059
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 238 5008
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Artz Joan Garden Design
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #874558
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 236 6163
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Arellano Martin Landscaping
Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1033941
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 601 0829
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Carmel Point Landscapes
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #1068673
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 574 9837
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2020
Green Environments
Licensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #630992
Status: CLEAR
(831) 596 2523
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in CARMEL
Some CARMEL landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Tree Service (D49)
CARMEL Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 23 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 16 (70%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 7 (30%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 20 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 19.5 years
- Longest-established contractor: 36 years (licensed 1989)
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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 CARMEL?
CARMEL'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.