CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in FRESNO, CA
139 verified contractors · 79 carry active workers' comp · Average 12 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in FRESNO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 139 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in FRESNO, 79 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 70 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in FRESNO
FRESNO sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25–30°F. This means a true dormant season — 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.
139 Licensed Landscapers in FRESNO
A & S GRADING SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #889277 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 906 4122
UNIVERSAL LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #891965 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 360 4651
TONY'S LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #898234 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 352 7859
ROD'S LANDSCAPE AND TREE SERVICE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #909523 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 974 1216
DESIGN - A - DREAM
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #926058 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 940 5000
BRISENO'S LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #927777 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 930 1912
KOVACEVICH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #930733 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 276 8200
VALLEY CONCRETE AND LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #936637 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 288 7813
CENTRAL VALLEY LAWNSCAPES CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #946782 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 474 0319
WEST RIVER LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Partnership · Fresno County
License #969875 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 269 1280
CALWEST SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #977485 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 250 6966
A PEREZ LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #977912 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 916 4174
LVG
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #978565 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 970 6751
L S LANDSCAPE CONCEPTS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #984059 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 253 9812
ROD A LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #989550 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 305 2850
LOTUS GARDENS OUTDOOR LIVING CENTER INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #990934 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 255 3311
AXIOM MASONRY INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #996712 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 353 4498
INNOVATION LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #1002224 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 776 3019
MARTINEZ TREE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #1011777 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 824 8226
LANDSCAPING MASTERS INC THE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #1011936 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 899 9053
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in FRESNO
Some FRESNO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 7 also hold General Building (B)
- 4 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 2 also hold Earthwork & Paving (C12)
- 3 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 20 also hold Tree Service (D49)
FRESNO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 139 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 79 (57%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 70 (50%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 66 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 12.4 years
- Longest-established contractor: 53 years (licensed 1973)
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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.
Do landscapers in FRESNO winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. FRESNO 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.
