CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in FAIRFAX, CA
11 verified contractors · 4 with active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in FAIRFAX means looking beyond reviews. Of the 11 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in FAIRFAX, 4 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 3 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in FAIRFAX
FAIRFAX 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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11 Licensed Landscapers in FAIRFAX
Coffey Landscape
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #788099
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 246 6976
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Landworks Design / Build
Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #829396
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 269 0158
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Wolf Landscapes
Licensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #690893
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 453 7286
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Silver Services
Licensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #831388
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 741 4885
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 1999
Golf Irrigation Consultants
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Partnership · Marin County
License #958615
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 342 1030
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2015
Heliotrope Landscape Construction & Design
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #970569
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 377 6636
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Wave Hill Professional Landscaping
Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #978301
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 408 8301
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Dan Fix Landscape Construction Company
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1128043
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 987 4693
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2001
Cnl Native Plant Nursery Inc
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #843463
Status: CLEAR
(415) 720 6253
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2019
Wooley Landscapes
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #931447
Status: CLEAR
(415) 515 0194
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Resilience Land Tending
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1134305
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 323 3564
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2023
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in FAIRFAX
Some FAIRFAX landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 1 also hold C34 (C34)
FAIRFAX Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 11 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 4 (36%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 3 (27%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 9 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.6 years
- Longest-established contractor: 32 years (licensed 1994)
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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 FAIRFAX?
FAIRFAX'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.