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
SUNCHASERS HELP U SCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #980483 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 624 7000
CARLA'S LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #1011648 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 518 1455
NALBONE KENNETH E LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1979 · 46 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #382704 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 685 8995
WOODWARD LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #440536 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 343 9419
SHEPPARD LINDA A
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #555977 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 342 3055
LEONARD'S LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #556025 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 680 8430
DR SPRINKLER
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #613606 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 345 6614
INSIDE OUT LANDSCAPING & JANITORIAL
No Active WCLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Butte County
License #641260 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 343 7994
SEABURY CRAIG LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #640867 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 680 3024
GROWING MY WAY LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #669685 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 891 4312
EAST MEETS WEST LANDSCAPING & GARDENING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #713712 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 345 6304
SHERATON SERVICES INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Corporation · Butte County
License #733676 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 624 8361
PERRY COMPANY THE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #744653 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 893 0711
GREEN MASTERS LANDSCAPE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #784169 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 864 9238
3 IN 0NE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #831194 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 514 7124
LOTUS LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #859387 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 343 5442
STERNET CHRISTOPHER
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #920210 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 321 9185
GONZALEZ FIVE STAR LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #965582 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 636 5567
ARBOR & EARTH INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Butte County
License #1028351 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 949 6216
BLUE MOON LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Butte County
License #1051229 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 521 6587
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.
