CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in CHICO, CA
60 verified contractors · 33 carry active workers' comp · Average 18 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in CHICO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 60 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in CHICO, 33 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 20 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in CHICO
CHICO 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.
60 Licensed Landscapers in CHICO
BUTTE LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1986 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #497544 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 519 5788
LANDCRAFTS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1986 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #501945 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 894 6862
PERFECTION POOLS & SPAS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Butte County
License #566654 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 895 0437
FRANKLIN CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Butte County
License #567469 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 343 9600
ALPINE LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Corporation · Butte County
License #589920 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 893 2620
DISTINCTIVE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #618924 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 342 5009
RUFFINO'S LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #733441 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 894 3550
P L M LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Corporation · Butte County
License #750397 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 343 3608
BLUE OAK LANDSCAPING LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Limited Liability · Butte County
License #767475 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 518 7248
DUGANS LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Butte County
License #788637 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 624 7663
BLACK ROCK LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #850941 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 828 1977
RIVER PARTNERS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Butte County
License #858059 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 894 5401
LAWNS R US LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Butte County
License #863931 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 624 1098
YARD AND SPRINKLER BY ERNIE COX
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #877419 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 514 3041
ING EXCAVATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #893157 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 521 0511
CHICO YARD SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Butte County
License #900485 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 520 1996
L & C LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Butte County
License #915255 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 342 3082
DAWSON LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Butte County
License #947019 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 343 0384
AQUA-TERRA LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #954415 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 521 9630
SIERRA LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Butte County
License #960867 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 895 0263
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in CHICO
Some CHICO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 3 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 3 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold Earthwork & Paving (C12)
- 3 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 3 also hold Painting (C33)
CHICO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 60 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 33 (55%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 20 (33%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 38 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 18.2 years
- Longest-established contractor: 46 years (licensed 1979)
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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 CHICO winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. CHICO 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.
