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
LANDSCAPE AND BEYOND
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #941630 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 877 8739
D R M LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #941817 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 808 7244
GALA SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #948869 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 222 9556
J AND M LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #948996 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 855 4319
A TOUCH OF CLASS LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #956760 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 443 1752
TIERRA DATA INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #959555 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 749 2247
WEST - CARE LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #973431 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 322 5658
FLORES TREE SERVICE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #964803 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 518 9066
TORRES ENTERPRISES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #973071 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 594 6894
NATURAL VIEW LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #976700 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 532 3276
ELEGANT LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #983517 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 644 7632
PRO SELECT CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #989701 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(800) 888 0242
SOLANA LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #990799 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 855 1782
P K COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #997375 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 746 9127
FLORES M LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1002232 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 571 7196
GARCIASCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1013118 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 532 1749
MERIDIAN BUILDERS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1981 · 45 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #400370 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 746 2014
WATER SMART LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #606753 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 802 7712
DOUGLAS JOHN A LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #609767 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 740 0168
HABITAT WEST INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #672030 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 735 9378
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.
