CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in FAIRFAX, CA
11 verified contractors · 4 carry active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated June 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.
11 Licensed Landscapers in FAIRFAX
COFFEY LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #788099 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 246 6976
LANDWORKS DESIGN / BUILD
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #829396 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 269 0158
WOLF LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #690893 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 453 7286
SILVER SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #831388 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 741 4885
GOLF IRRIGATION CONSULTANTS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Partnership · Marin County
License #958615 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 342 1030
HELIOTROPE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #970569 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 377 6636
WAVE HILL PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #978301 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 408 8301
DAN FIX LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1128043 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 987 4693
CNL NATIVE PLANT NURSERY INC
No Active WCLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #843463 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 720 6253
WOOLEY LANDSCAPES
No Active WCLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #931447 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 515 0194
RESILIENCE LAND TENDING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1134305 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 323 3564
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.
