CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in COTATI, CA
8 verified contractors · 4 with active workers' comp · Average 13 years in business · Updated September 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in COTATI means looking beyond reviews. Of the 8 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in COTATI, 4 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 3 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in COTATI
COTATI sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a, with winter minimums of 20–25°F. Cooler than most of coastal California, Zone 9a sees real frost and occasional freeze events that drive plant selection and irrigation strategy. Contractors need to understand which ornamentals will die back and which will be damaged outright, and irrigation systems need reliable winterization. The upside: Zone 9a supports a wider range of temperate species than warmer zones, giving experienced designers more to work with.
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8 Licensed Landscapers in COTATI
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Licensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #707006
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 795 0605
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2025
Neary Landscape Inc
Licensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #814207
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 588 8677
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Dmg Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #1085457
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 971 9547
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2015
Water Folk Landscaping The
Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Limited Liability · Sonoma County
License #1116601
Status: CLEAR ✓
(404) 307 4446
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2022
Schneider Bob Landscaping
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1114172
Status: CLEAR ✓
(818) 426 4929
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Irg Gardener
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1137292
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 703 0597
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Rojas Landscaping & Maintenance
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1126718
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 815 4437
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Harold's Landscaping & Maintenance
Licensed 1978 · 47 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #360374
Status: CLEAR
(707) 795 3390
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
COTATI Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 8 hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping licence in COTATI
- 4 (50%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 3 (38%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 3 have been licensed 10+ years
- Average time in business: 13 years
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in COTATI
Some COTATI landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
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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 COTATI winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. COTATI 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.