CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in ESCONDIDO, CA
170 verified contractors · 101 with active workers' comp · Average 13 years in business · Updated August 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.
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170 Licensed Landscapers in ESCONDIDO
Golden Woods Nursery & Landscape Inc
Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #709001
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 749 5610
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
Contemporary Design Landscape
Licensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #759579
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 807 9056
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Rl Landscape Inc
Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #765400
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 275 7377
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Nobium Concrete
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #788587
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 300 9900
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Dandy Landscape Construction
Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #806193
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 429 8329
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2014
Western Rim Constructors Inc
Licensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #798623
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 489 4328
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Rli Insurance Company
Martinez Benjamin
Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #821408
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 420 9565
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Cypress Landscape LLC
Licensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #832111
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 300 9941
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2005
Villa Verde Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #838320
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 796 4883
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2020
El Plantio Nursery-landscaping Inc
Licensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #834201
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 745 8736
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2019
Ground Service Technology Inc
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #847034
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 745 2010
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2003
Greenway Lawn Aeration Inc
Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #856402
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 486 8277
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 1999
So Cal Tree Care Inc
Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #860690
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 747 6225
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
A Passion For Gardening
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #849888
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 580 1079
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2011
Amazon Landscape & Maintenance Inc
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #879809
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 535 0909
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Green Valley Landscape Tree Service
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #912514
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 233 7791
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2004
Montano Landscape Maintenance
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #908892
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 497 4514
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Barron Landscape
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #904058
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 580 6365
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Loma Alta Landscaping
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #900018
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 580 4637
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
J M General Construction
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #901273
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 519 7251
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
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)
ESCONDIDO Landscapers by Specialty
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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.