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
Greenline Landscape Inc
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #925779
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 294 4968
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Online since 2017
Devana Landscape
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #925266
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 532 0212
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Rivers Landscape Construction Inc
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #933076
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 224 4415
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2009
M S E Landscape Professionals Inc
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #924401
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 743 4127
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Online since 2011
J And M Landscaping And Tree Service
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #948996
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 855 4319
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Online since 2007
Landscape And Beyond
Licensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #941630
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 877 8739
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2009
Gala Services Inc
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #948869
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 222 9556
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2023
D R M Landscapes
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #941817
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 808 7244
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2010
A Touch Of Class Landscape
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #956760
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 443 1752
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Torres Enterprises
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #973071
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 594 6894
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Online since 2023
Flores Tree Service Inc
Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #964803
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 518 9066
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2013
West - Care Landscape Management
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #973431
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 322 5658
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Natural View Landscape Inc
Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #976700
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 532 3276
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2026
Solana Landscape Construction
Licensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #990799
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 855 1782
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
P K Community Management Services Inc
Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #997375
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 746 9127
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2014
Flores M Landscape
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1002232
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 571 7196
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Garciascape
Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1013118
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 532 1749
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Meridian Builders
Licensed 1981 · 45 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #400370
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 746 2014
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Water Smart Landscapes
Licensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #606753
Status: CLEAR
(760) 802 7712
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Habitat West Inc
Licensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #672030
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 735 9378
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 1999
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.