CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in EL CAJON, CA
72 verified contractors · 41 carry active workers' comp · Average 17 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in EL CAJON means looking beyond reviews. Of the 72 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in EL CAJON, 41 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 42 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in EL CAJON
EL CAJON sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a, with minimum temperatures of 30–35°F. Zone 10a sits at the edge of frost risk — rare but possible, meaning irrigation systems need winterization readiness even if they rarely need it. The mild climate supports an enormous range of plant material, but summer fog patterns, coastal wind exposure, and microclimate variation within a single neighborhood can dramatically change what thrives. Local experience matters here more than in more uniform climates.
72 Licensed Landscapers in EL CAJON
DENTT & ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1974 · 52 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #294806 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 250 4003
MONTEREY LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1976 · 50 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #319096 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 440 2808
EASTMAN LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1977 · 48 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #337596 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 954 5355
SUNLITE LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1980 · 46 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #387813 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 445 9482
GIARRATANO LANDSCAPE CO INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1980 · 46 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #390318 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 520 4533
HEFFLER CONTRACTING GROUP
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1984 · 42 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #455145 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 749 5740
PANORAMIC LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #540256 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 672 7616
SAN DIEGO LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #626581 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 606 4849
WEST COAST LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #711077 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 277 6111
DREAMSCAPE LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #715757 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 339 1383
PROGRESSIVE LANDSCAPE CONCEPTS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #731589 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 921 3092
FRANK & SONS LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #735014 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 843 3750
ECOLOGY CARE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #742372 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 454 9384
T H LANDSCAPE DESIGNS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #751487 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 450 9319
CUSTOM POOLS & LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #756254 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 300 2443
CLASSIC LANDSCAPE AND HORTICULTURE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #762051 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 390 3131
ROY LEE SCHWARTZ TREE SERVIC-LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #775662 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 282 3562
CROSSMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #782106 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 448 1223
BARBARA'S LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #825518 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 328 6136
NISH LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #869233 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 987 9523
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in EL CAJON
Some EL CAJON landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 3 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 11 also hold General Building (B)
- 3 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 5 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 4 also hold Tree Service (D49)
EL CAJON Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 72 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 41 (57%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 42 (58%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 38 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 17.7 years
- Longest-established contractor: 52 years (licensed 1974)
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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.
How does coastal fog affect landscaping choices in EL CAJON?
EL CAJON's summer fog and microclimate variation change what thrives block to block. Contractors with local experience choose plant material and irrigation schedules matched to your specific exposure rather than a generic plan.
