CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in LA MESA, CA
31 verified contractors · 19 with active workers' comp · Average 17 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in LA MESA means looking beyond reviews. Of the 31 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in LA MESA, 19 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 15 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in LA MESA
LA MESA sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10b, with minimum temperatures of 35–40°F and no meaningful frost season. Zone 10b is one of the most favorable climates for landscaping in the United States — a near-endless growing season, but also near-endless water demand. Experienced contractors here design around California's water restrictions, favor Mediterranean and drought-adapted species, and build irrigation systems calibrated for year-round operation. The absence of frost also means pest and disease pressure never resets — a contractor who understands Zone 10b biology is worth asking about.
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31 Licensed Landscapers in LA MESA
Urban Escapes Landscape
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #926218
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 933 3331
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Cal South Premier Landscaping
Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #968637
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 698 7998
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Bear Essence Earthworks Inc
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1058519
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 877 3439
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Botanically Crafted Landscapes
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1070229
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 383 4396
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2022
S D Exterior Design
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1094764
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 531 7200
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Pacific Beach Landscape
Licensed 1984 · 41 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #461200
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 504 0502
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
American Landscape
Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1075395
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 885 0152
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Lovejoy Natalie
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1089913
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 723 7120
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Peak Landscape And Design
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1077925
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 481 0612
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Ic Landscape & Hardscape Inc
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1142557
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 272 3725
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Beaudry Garden Design Ltd
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1096535
Status: CLEAR
(619) 966 8876
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Great American Insurance Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in LA MESA
Some LA MESA landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold C35 (C35)
LA MESA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 31 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 19 (61%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 15 (48%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 19 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 17.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 41 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 LA MESA work year-round?
Yes. LA MESA sits in a near frost-free zone, so planting, irrigation work, and maintenance run every month of the year — though water-efficient design still matters under California's conservation rules.