CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in HERCULES, CA
6 verified contractors · 3 carry active workers' comp · Average 18 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in HERCULES means looking beyond reviews. Of the 6 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in HERCULES, 3 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 HERCULES
HERCULES 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.
6 Licensed Landscapers in HERCULES
W A B O LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #962263 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 741 9226
HERCULES TREE SERVICE AND LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #974604 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 799 8733
H PROLAND LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #719981 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 516 6320
GASCA LANDCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #805641 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 301 1971
ALVAREZ LANDSCAPING AND FENCING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #852820 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 799 0375
NATURE BUILDER LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Limited Liability · Contra Costa County
License #1072113 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 704 3811
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in HERCULES
Some HERCULES 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 General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 1 also hold Tree Service (D49)
HERCULES Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 6 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 3 (50%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 3 (50%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 5 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 18.0 years
- Longest-established contractor: 30 years (licensed 1996)
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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 HERCULES winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. HERCULES 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.
