CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in EL CENTRO, CA
10 verified contractors · 8 with active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in EL CENTRO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 10 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in EL CENTRO, 8 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 4 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in EL CENTRO
EL CENTRO 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.
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10 Licensed Landscapers in EL CENTRO
Las Palmas Landscape
Licensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Imperial County
License #522968
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 353 1220
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2014
Advance Service Inc
Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Corporation · Imperial County
License #750536
Status: CLEAR ✓
Green Desert Landscape Const Inc
Licensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Imperial County
License #938635
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 457 6351
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Burnworth Landscape Inc
Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Imperial County
License #987715
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 455 7170
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Sun Landscape Inc
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Imperial County
License #571256
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 356 2442
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Burnworth Erick
Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Imperial County
License #977276
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 455 7170
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Imperial Desert Landscape
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Imperial County
License #1085829
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 334 1720
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Imperial Valley Artificial Landscape
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Imperial County
License #1130936
Status: CLEAR ✓
(442) 270 4666
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Cota Landscaping
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Imperial County
License #1130924
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 554 5411
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Ladybug Landscape
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Imperial County
License #957308
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 996 9950
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2025
EL CENTRO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 10 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 8 (80%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 4 (40%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 7 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.5 years
- Longest-established contractor: 38 years (licensed 1988)
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 CENTRO?
EL CENTRO'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.