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
BENKE JON THOMAS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #652835 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 204 1989
CALIFORNIA'S OWN NATIVE LANDSCAPE DESIGN INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #717147 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 803 4626
MURCKO STEVE CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #719668 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 518 5763
SCHNETZ LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #779778 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 591 3453
COASTAL VERDE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #809607 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 540 3289
ENCINO LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #810318 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 715 0549
H R GAETA LANDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #860786 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 505 2178
RICH'S LANDSCAPE VISIONS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #899030 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 855 3065
ECTOR BUILDERS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #911387 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 201 8008
J S F LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #905480 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 300 7496
MORAND MARK NILO LANDSCAPE DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #925103 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 855 8386
GREEN NATURE LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #934396 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 703 0399
ENRIQUEZ LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #924322 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 213 3635
A S A P PROPERTY SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #946234 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 975 3531
CONSERVE WATER LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #947689 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 715 6479
R J LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #951650 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 277 0021
A+ LANDSCAPES
No Active WCLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #966746 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 522 0760
GENESIS LANDCARE & IRRIGATION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #982551 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 453 9568
SPATH GARDENS LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1003728 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 277 5969
GENERAL LANDSCAPE INNOVATIONS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1002053 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 917 9369
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.
