CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in GRASS VALLEY, CA
25 verified contractors · 11 with active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in GRASS VALLEY means looking beyond reviews. Of the 25 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in GRASS VALLEY, 11 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 10 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in GRASS VALLEY
GRASS VALLEY 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.
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25 Licensed Landscapers in GRASS VALLEY
Dave's Landscape Inc
Licensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Corporation · Nevada County
License #681282
Status: CLEAR ✓
Agua Fria Landscape
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Partnership · Nevada County
License #898190
Status: CLEAR ✓
Dawn Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1982 · 44 years in business
Corporation · Nevada County
License #418176
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 385 5139
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2021
Sierra Sun Fence And Landscaping
Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Nevada County
License #789437
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 274 2001
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Platte River Insurance Company
Scope Landscape Management Inc
Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Corporation · Nevada County
License #830037
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 274 9999
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Tuffgrass Inc
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Nevada County
License #849305
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 432 8175
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2000
Acton Arboriculture Inc
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Nevada County
License #894296
Status: CLEAR ✓
First Impressions
Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Nevada County
License #984319
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 205 5347
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Online since 1997
Romero's Landscape Inc
Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Nevada County
License #978197
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 308 1783
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2016
Greencity Landscapes
Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · Nevada County
License #987031
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 206 4594
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
T D Landscape
Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Nevada County
License #578064
Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 997 3502
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Kohlbeck Stephen Landscaping
Licensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Nevada County
License #669737
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 906 8548
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Miller Lee Construction
Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Nevada County
License #824214
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 200 7560
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
S T S Land Improvement
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Nevada County
License #900421
Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 276 4953
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Paradise View Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Nevada County
License #976333
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 852 2881
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2013
Poston Daniel Flett
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Nevada County
License #999995
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 205 9607
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2011
Gardens By Miguel Inc
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Nevada County
License #1135675
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 798 6212
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Milligan Brian
Licensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Nevada County
License #742397
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 402 1117
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Clearing Concepts Landscape Company
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Nevada County
License #1020324
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 412 1660
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Van Bemmel Landscape
Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Nevada County
License #1031405
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 559 1384
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in GRASS VALLEY
Some GRASS VALLEY landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 1 also hold Plumbing (C36)
- 1 also hold Synthetic Products (D12)
- 2 also hold Tree Service (D49)
GRASS VALLEY Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 25 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 11 (44%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 10 (40%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 17 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 44 years (licensed 1982)
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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 GRASS VALLEY winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. GRASS VALLEY 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.