CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in HEMET, CA
28 verified contractors · 17 with active workers' comp · Average 13 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in HEMET means looking beyond reviews. Of the 28 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in HEMET, 17 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 13 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in HEMET
HEMET 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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28 Licensed Landscapers in HEMET
Abarca Landscape Company
Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1042391
Status: CLEAR ✓
The Landscape Company
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1072251
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 603 4069
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2022
Pastrano's Landscaping
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1081129
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 229 2370
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Pete's Landscape Services
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1084603
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 216 9776
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Blue Bee Landscape Inc
Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1118462
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 345 9722
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Horizon Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1138917
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 956 1690
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2025
Hc Landscape Inc
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1138890
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 445 8533
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Online since 2025
Badillo's Landscape Maintenance
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1142714
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 790 8170
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in HEMET
Some HEMET landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 4 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold Masonry (C29)
- 1 also hold Concrete-Related Services (D06)
- 1 also hold Synthetic Products (D12)
HEMET Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 28 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 17 (61%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 13 (46%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 14 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 13.1 years
- Longest-established contractor: 42 years (licensed 1984)
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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 HEMET winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. HEMET 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.