CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in CERES, CA
14 verified contractors · 8 carry active workers' comp · Average 8 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in CERES means looking beyond reviews. Of the 14 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in CERES, 8 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 8 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in CERES
CERES 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.
14 Licensed Landscapers in CERES
FLETCHER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #802820 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 634 9486
ENVIRONMENTAL CREATIONS LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #828690 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 604 5021
SANTA FE LANDSCAPERS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #933638 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 241 1716
ALL VALLEY LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #937386 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 537 6679
Z & S GARDEN SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1005374 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 614 8791
CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE SUPPLY INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1072429 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 538 8493
HAVEN OUTDOORS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1101621 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 860 2729
GMM LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1132090 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 581 8296
AMOS LANDSCAPE PAINTING & FENCING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1034406 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 606 9638
GREEN CALIFORNIA TOTAL LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1061960 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 985 9812
VALLEY LANDSCAPE SERVICES THE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1105130 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 204 2791
BOBBYB LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · Stanislaus County
License #1133517 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 996 7935
GOLDEN POOLS INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1154183 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 926 8884
AMADOR LANDSCAPE INCORPORATED
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1122402 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 681 7408
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in CERES
Some CERES landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold B-2 (B-2)
- 1 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 1 also hold Painting (C33)
- 1 also hold C35 (C35)
- 1 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
CERES Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 14 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 8 (57%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 8 (57%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 5 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 8.4 years
- Longest-established contractor: 24 years (licensed 2002)
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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 CERES winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. CERES 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.
