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
Hvlandscaping LLC
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1131569
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 412 2235
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Mc Natural Landscape
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1137907
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 532 7972
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Prime Pavers Landscape
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1148121
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 840 1659
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Blue Ribbon Landscape Inc
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1139578
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 270 6436
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Dg Landscape
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1148640
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 818 5245
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2026
Amc Landscape Systems Inc
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1138981
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 746 4737
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2024
Solo California Hardscape Corp
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1139877
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 642 9885
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Gunn's Landscaping
Licensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #436646
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 749 7129
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Scarborough Landscape Enterprises
Licensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #590016
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 445 5820
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Reyes Landcare
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #898045
Status: CLEAR
(760) 580 7493
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Tanny's Landscape
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #950945
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 855 9269
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Greenview Landscaping And Maintenance
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #972365
Status: CLEAR
(760) 658 0243
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Online since 2003
Euro Landscape Maintenance
Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #995759
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 443 4006
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Prince Lorenzo Landscaping
Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1044619
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 761 0966
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Hidden Valley Landscaping
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1057048
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 774 3876
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2019
Vera Landscape
Licensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1065015
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 802 9592
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
A Brooks Landscape
Licensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1065873
Status: CLEAR ✓
Growup Greenwalls LLC
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1068230
Status: CLEAR ✓
(442) 237 2217
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2016
Guerrero Landscaping
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1077793
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 599 5306
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
guerrerolandscaping615@gmail.com
Online since 2019
Brownstone Landscapes
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1091278
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 254 2865
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2018
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.