CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in LAKESIDE, CA
24 verified contractors · 16 with active workers' comp · Average 17 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in LAKESIDE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 24 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in LAKESIDE, 16 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 17 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in LAKESIDE
LAKESIDE 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.
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24 Licensed Landscapers in LAKESIDE
True Lawn Care Inc
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #780840
Status: CLEAR ✓
Mueller Landscape Inc
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #862489
Status: CLEAR ✓
Affordable Earthworks Inc
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #927597
Status: CLEAR ✓
Summer Set Landscaping
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1124086
Status: CLEAR ✓
Koby's Garden Alchemy Inc
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1092224
Status: CLEAR ✓
Gem Industrial Electric Inc
Licensed 1965 · 61 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #235465
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 486 1758
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2014
Pacific Green Landscape Inc
Licensed 1984 · 41 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #462677
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 390 9962
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 1997
Star Improvements & Landscaping
Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #621676
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 445 1265
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Sb General Engineering Inc
Licensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #721885
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 390 6570
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Modern Pool Works Inc
Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #823453
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 454 2070
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Pine Ridge Landscape Inc
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #953329
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 368 1189
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Landscape Management Solutions Inc
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #848074
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 334 4494
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Innovation Landscape
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1027617
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 204 2370
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
K W 3 Construction Inc
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1053383
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 964 9509
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2019
Southern California Complete Landscaping
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Partnership · San Diego County
License #1051508
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 851 8678
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
New Life Landscaping
Licensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #433591
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 277 9589
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2018
Premier Landscape
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #535534
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 449 2311
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2008
Ultra Landscaping
Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #996351
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 851 3222
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Rli Insurance Company
Romero Landscape Construction
Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1043192
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 994 6737
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
6 Stars Engineering
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1049627
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 755 4951
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in LAKESIDE
Some LAKESIDE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 4 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 3 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Electrical (C10)
- 2 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 1 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
LAKESIDE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 24 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 16 (67%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 17 (71%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 13 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 17.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 61 years (licensed 1965)
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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 LAKESIDE?
LAKESIDE'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.