CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in CATHEDRAL CITY, CA
45 verified contractors · 26 carry active workers' comp · Average 11 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in CATHEDRAL CITY means looking beyond reviews. Of the 45 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in CATHEDRAL CITY, 26 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 21 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in CATHEDRAL CITY
CATHEDRAL CITY 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.
45 Licensed Landscapers in CATHEDRAL CITY
LA PAZ LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #779362 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 327 3357
PALM SPRINGS CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #867619 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 902 2029
LOPEZ DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #893208 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 578 1010
G L S LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #915272 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 329 7207
SANCHEZ LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #926645 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 272 7292
DESERT GARDENS LANDSCAPES & IRRIGATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #927947 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 880 2825
ORTIZ RUBEN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #941905 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 567 4616
AMADOR'S POOL SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #947133 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 391 1736
MIRAGESCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #938760 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 776 7000
F & S LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Partnership · Riverside County
License #970857 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 409 2196
VALDEZ-SANCHEZ JEFF
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #978542 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 272 7292
POLANCO LANDSCAPE SERVICE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #990816 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 321 0444
TERRA PALMS LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1000867 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 469 6113
LANDSCAPE BY DESIGN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1006109 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 660 2722
SHINMOTO STEVE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1985 · 40 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #484036 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 497 9047
ANGEL ROMAN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #805546 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 831 1785
BUENA VISTA POOL AND LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Partnership · Riverside County
License #818537 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 275 3332
ACEVEDO JAIME JIMENEZ
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #867488 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 469 6349
PALM SPRINGS LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #880560 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 902 2425
MORE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #909931 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 844 3512
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in CATHEDRAL CITY
Some CATHEDRAL CITY landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 5 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Painting (C33)
- 2 also hold C49 (C49)
- 2 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 4 also hold Tree Service (D49)
CATHEDRAL CITY Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 45 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 26 (58%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 21 (47%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 23 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 11.3 years
- Longest-established contractor: 40 years (licensed 1985)
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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 CATHEDRAL CITY?
CATHEDRAL CITY'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.
