CSLB-Verified ยท California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in FREEDOM, CA
8 verified contractors ยท 6 with active workers' comp ยท Average 8 years in business ยท Updated November 2026
See your yard redesigned before you call a landscaper โ from a single photo.
Design My Yard โFinding a reliable landscaping contractor in FREEDOM means looking beyond reviews. Of the 8 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in FREEDOM, 6 carry active workers' compensation insurance โ meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 2 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in FREEDOM
FREEDOM sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25โ30ยฐF. This means a true dormant season โ lawns and most perennials slow significantly from December through February. Contractors experienced in Zone 9b know to schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost, design planting schemes around the zone's long dry summers, and recommend drought-tolerant species that handle both the heat and the occasional cold snap. Ask any contractor you hire whether their plant selections are rated for Zone 9b minimums.
8 Licensed Landscapers in FREEDOM
K & D Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1993 ยท 33 years in business
Corporation ยท Santa Cruz County
License #664584
Status: CLEAR โ
Green Touch Landscape
Licensed 2019 ยท 6 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Santa Cruz County
License #1055012
Status: CLEAR โ
Watsonville Wetlands Watch
Licensed 2017 ยท 9 years in business
Corporation ยท Santa Cruz County
License #1026743
Status: CLEAR โ
(831) 728 1156
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond ยท American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2002
J M Landscape
Licensed 2020 ยท 6 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Santa Cruz County
License #1065955
Status: CLEAR โ
(831) 254 2516
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond ยท American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2010
Buena Vista Landscape
Licensed 2025 ยท 0 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Santa Cruz County
License #1144545
Status: CLEAR โ
(831) 353 1778
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond ยท Western Surety Company
G C G Masonry
Licensed 2016 ยท 9 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Santa Cruz County
License #1017816
Status: CLEAR โ
(831) 331 3589
License valid through Aug 2026 ยท expiring soon
$25,000 bond ยท North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2016
California Coast Construction Pros
Licensed 2021 ยท 4 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Santa Cruz County
License #1082253
Status: CLEAR โ
(831) 319 1140
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond ยท Western Surety Company
Freedom Landscaping
Licensed 2022 ยท 3 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Santa Cruz County
License #1095424
Status: CLEAR โ
(831) 498 0593
License valid through Aug 2026 ยท expiring soon
$25,000 bond ยท Jet Insurance Company
Online since 2005
FREEDOM Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 8 hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping licence in FREEDOM
- 6 (75%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 2 (25%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 1 have been licensed 10+ years
- Average time in business: 8 years
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in FREEDOM
Some FREEDOM landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications โ useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Masonry (C29)
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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 โ 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.
Do landscapers in FREEDOM winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. FREEDOM sees a real frost season, so experienced contractors schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost and choose cold-hardy plant material rated for the local winter lows.