CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in COOL, CA
4 verified contractors · 1 carry active workers' comp · Average 8 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in COOL means looking beyond reviews. Of the 4 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in COOL, 1 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 0 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in COOL
COOL 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.
4 Licensed Landscapers in COOL
SHAMROCK LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #712453 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 599 0099
MOON DEAN ALEXANDER
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #1076008 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 391 3799
RICKY W PROPS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #1139088 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 997 5514
CONFLUENCE LANDSCAPES-A JOINT VENTURE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
JointVenture · El Dorado County
License #1151520 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 444 2031
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in COOL
Some COOL landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold Masonry (C29)
- 1 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
COOL Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 4 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 1 (25%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 0 (0%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 1 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 8.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 30 years (licensed 1995)
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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 COOL winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. COOL 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.
