CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in INDIO, CA
81 verified contractors · 48 carry active workers' comp · Average 10 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in INDIO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 81 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in INDIO, 48 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 45 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in INDIO
INDIO sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a, with minimum temperatures of 30–35°F. Zone 10a sits at the edge of frost risk — rare but possible, meaning irrigation systems need winterization readiness even if they rarely need it. The mild climate supports an enormous range of plant material, but summer fog patterns, coastal wind exposure, and microclimate variation within a single neighborhood can dramatically change what thrives. Local experience matters here more than in more uniform climates.
81 Licensed Landscapers in INDIO
LAND CONCEPTS INCORPORATED
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1012805 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 324 7700
CREATIVE ENVIRONMENTS COMPANY LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Limited Liability · Riverside County
License #1010859 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 912 1559
NICK'S MISSION LANDSCAPE CORP
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #668742 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 774 4747
R C LANDSCAPE & MAINTENACE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #797729 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 578 5380
NOLASCO DAVID LEE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #854118 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 399 7952
HIGH QUALITY LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #923565 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 701 9879
EDELMAN AND ASSOCIATES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #983876 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 972 5574
ABEL'S GARDENING & LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #985663 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 899 4186
YOUNG WILLIAM D AND SONS TRUCKING AND NURSERY
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Partnership · Riverside County
License #1000055 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 347 7906
M G S LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1015174 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 601 4801
INFINITY LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1019558 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 578 3261
SANCHEZ ORLANDO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1016447 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 218 5710
MASTERCARE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1035595 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 609 6478
LAND VENTURES LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1038803 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 766 6591
A A A LANDSCAPE CONCEPTS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1044403 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 501 9494
NXT LEVEL LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1054590 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 574 0377
ONTIVEROS GARDENING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1065247 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 393 6278
ENVIROSCAPE LANDCARE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Limited Liability · Riverside County
License #1060095 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 989 3820
PALOMA'S WATER AND DIRT CONSTRUCTION LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Limited Liability · Riverside County
License #1069463 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 625 1020
VASQUEZ LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1088797 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 485 9116
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in INDIO
Some INDIO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 6 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 16 also hold General Building (B)
- 5 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 5 also hold Electrical (C10)
- 5 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
INDIO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 81 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 48 (59%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 45 (56%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 36 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 10.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 39 years (licensed 1986)
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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.
How does coastal fog affect landscaping choices in INDIO?
INDIO's summer fog and microclimate variation change what thrives block to block. Contractors with local experience choose plant material and irrigation schedules matched to your specific exposure rather than a generic plan.
