CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in EL VERANO, CA
4 verified contractors · 4 carry active workers' comp · Average 17 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in EL VERANO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 4 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in EL VERANO, 4 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 2 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in EL VERANO
EL VERANO 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 EL VERANO
CLINE LANDSCAPES & MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #439971 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 935 0900
JUAN'S LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #951981 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 935 3559
ARMSTRONG LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #999457 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 494 3085
MOYA LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #1121980 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 364 7377
EL VERANO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 4 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 4 (100%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 2 (50%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 3 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 17.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 43 years (licensed 1983)
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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 EL VERANO winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. EL VERANO 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.
