CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in LAKE FOREST, CA
23 verified contractors · 15 carry active workers' comp · Average 21 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in LAKE FOREST means looking beyond reviews. Of the 23 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in LAKE FOREST, 15 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 LAKE FOREST
LAKE FOREST 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.
23 Licensed Landscapers in LAKE FOREST
BRISENO LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1977 · 48 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #337310 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 683 6273
SWAN POOLS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #440333 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 859 8466
STARR W B INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1987 · 39 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #512737 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 770 8835
LOZANO'S CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #553990 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 215 6835
CREATIVE GARDENING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #622953 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 855 4577
ARTISTIC MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #703401 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 581 9817
NATURES IMAGE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #720513 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 680 4400
OCEANSCAPE DESIGN INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #749315 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 713 9022
D F LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #772090 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 814 5530
REID CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #904326 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 350 8033
LANDSCAPE SPECIALISTS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #925408 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 581 9817
SUN XIAOYAN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #1006401 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 423 5000
MISSION LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN POOLS & SPAS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #441548 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 589 2676
COSTA VERDE LANDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #820125 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 668 9900
PLAYA LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #877501 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 254 5106
CREATIVE ATMOSPHERES INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #925248 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 578 8857
REINOEHL STEVEN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #1007252 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 318 3547
LOCAL LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #1023676 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 351 8573
LAND DISVIEW
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #1035012 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 307 6451
MOLI CUSTOM LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #1098651 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 975 9795
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in LAKE FOREST
Some LAKE FOREST landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 4 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 5 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold Painting (C33)
- 7 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
LAKE FOREST Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 23 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 15 (65%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 15 (65%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 17 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 21.9 years
- Longest-established contractor: 48 years (licensed 1977)
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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 LAKE FOREST work year-round?
Yes. LAKE FOREST 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.
