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
POTA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #928685 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 838 2609
SAN DIEGO OUTDOOR LIVING COMPANY INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #965557 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 884 5306
EMERALD LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #975192 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 571 2591
BANYAN'S LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #993516 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 715 6547
WEILAND AND ASSOCIATES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1006898 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 588 6463
MORROW LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1976 · 49 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #328557 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 442 6161
NAKANO LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1977 · 48 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #345231 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 851 4095
WINDMILL LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1982 · 43 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #425417 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 588 2245
BONEY'S LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1985 · 41 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #474921 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 277 4983
IRRI-TECH
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #597154 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 403 4901
PIONEER LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #739768 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(469) 993 4141
BARKLEY LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #762708 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 807 9615
PIERSON TREE AND LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #784254 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 334 0383
GARDNER OUTDOOR AND POOL REMODELING
No Active WCLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #896061 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 593 8880
VILLA JOSE L
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #955195 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 341 4895
OUTBACK LANDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #978828 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 743 4995
BONEYS DAN LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1009155 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 581 1014
REYES WATERFALL LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1025438 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 631 2808
BOULDER LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1035086 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 302 0490
JG LAWNS TURF INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1035220 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 792 3279
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.
