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
DANDY LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #806193 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 429 8329
MARTINEZ BENJAMIN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #821408 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 420 9565
CYPRESS LANDSCAPE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #832111 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 300 9941
EL PLANTIO NURSERY-LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #834201 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 745 8736
VILLA VERDE LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #838320 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 796 4883
GROUND SERVICE TECHNOLOGY INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #847034 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 745 2010
A PASSION FOR GARDENING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #849888 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 580 1079
GREENWAY LAWN AERATION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #856402 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 486 8277
SO CAL TREE CARE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #860690 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 747 6225
RUSTICA GARDEN WORKS LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #868270 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 972 4154
AMAZON LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #879809 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 535 0909
LOMA ALTA LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #900018 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 580 4637
J M GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #901273 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 519 7251
BARRON LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #904058 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 580 6365
MONTANO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #908892 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 497 4514
GREEN VALLEY LANDSCAPE TREE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #912514 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 233 7791
M S E LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #924401 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 743 4127
DEVANA LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #925266 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 532 0212
GREENLINE LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #925779 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 294 4968
RIVERS LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #933076 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 224 4415
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.
