CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in ESCONDIDO, CA
170 verified contractors · 101 carry active workers' comp · Average 13 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in ESCONDIDO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 170 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in ESCONDIDO, 101 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 90 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in ESCONDIDO
ESCONDIDO 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.
170 Licensed Landscapers in ESCONDIDO
P C L CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1979 · 47 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #370644 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 525 3456
PRICELESS SERVICES INCORPORATED
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1979 · 46 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #383088 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 741 7156
COOK AND SOLIS CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1984 · 41 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #462446 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 747 4900
EVERGREEN DISTRIBUTORS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1985 · 41 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #473820 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 481 1434
WIER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1985 · 40 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #481419 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 743 6776
GREEN HORIZONS LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1987 · 39 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #510886 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 745 1776
RAMIREZ FRANK PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #518431 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 586 0704
CIRO'S LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #526847 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 743 0648
M B LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #548311 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 994 3081
HYDROSPROUT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #582303 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 432 8233
MURPHY LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #605830 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 519 5630
VAUGHN IRRIGATION SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #627278 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 747 0353
SAN DIEGO LANDCARE SYSTEMS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #630735 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 788 8140
INTERIOR PLANT SERVICE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #676729 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 296 9035
CRISS A J INDUSTRIES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #695830 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 489 5120
GOLDEN WOODS NURSERY & LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #709001 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 749 5610
CONTEMPORARY DESIGN LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #759579 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 807 9056
RL LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #765400 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 275 7377
NOBIUM CONCRETE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #788587 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 300 9900
WESTERN RIM CONSTRUCTORS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #798623 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 489 4328
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in ESCONDIDO
Some ESCONDIDO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 10 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 19 also hold General Building (B)
- 4 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 3 also hold C21 (C21)
- 18 also hold Tree Service (D49)
ESCONDIDO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 170 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 101 (59%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 90 (53%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 88 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 13.3 years
- Longest-established contractor: 47 years (licensed 1979)
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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 ESCONDIDO?
ESCONDIDO'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.
