CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in ELK GROVE, CA
63 verified contractors · 33 carry active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in ELK GROVE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 63 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in ELK GROVE, 33 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 27 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in ELK GROVE
ELK GROVE 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.
63 Licensed Landscapers in ELK GROVE
HUGHES GARY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #621308 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 813 3864
SALEN'S LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Corporation · Sacramento County
License #650963 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 423 4620
Q V LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #675836 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 685 6515
T D LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #703845 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 826 1560
UNIQUE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #701359 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 230 0711
L & L LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #695980 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 683 5463
CAL LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #720849 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 417 1616
DAO THANH
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #744513 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 201 3184
PHAN'S LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #792243 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 717 2928
GREEN THUMB LANDSCAPE AND CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #796343 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 203 8038
LEE'S LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #806318 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 714 0059
HORN'S LANDSCAPE / MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #799598 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 216 6145
LAND PARK LANDSCAPE CO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #849730 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 997 7822
E N LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #897015 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 203 2051
BOBS LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #904317 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 719 5971
OLGUIN NIEVES ARTURO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #938556 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 599 3744
INNOVATIVE LANDSCAPE CONSULTING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #949008 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 687 1375
NEW GEN LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Sacramento County
License #987010 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 996 0846
RIVER CITY RAIN SPRINKLERS AND LANDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Sacramento County
License #1010267 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 362 7171
H D LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #1020613 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 385 5770
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in ELK GROVE
Some ELK GROVE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 6 also hold General Building (B)
- 3 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 2 also hold Tree Service (D49)
ELK GROVE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 63 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 33 (52%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 27 (43%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 41 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.5 years
- Longest-established contractor: 35 years (licensed 1990)
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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 ELK GROVE winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. ELK GROVE 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.
