CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in LAKESIDE, CA
24 verified contractors · 16 carry active workers' comp · Average 17 years in business · Updated June 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.
24 Licensed Landscapers in LAKESIDE
GEM INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1965 · 61 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #235465 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 486 1758
PACIFIC GREEN LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1984 · 41 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #462677 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 390 9962
STAR IMPROVEMENTS & LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #621676 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 445 1265
SB GENERAL ENGINEERING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #721885 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 390 6570
TRUE LAWN CARE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #780840 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 443 2328
MODERN POOL WORKS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #823453 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 454 2070
MUELLER LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #862489 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 440 3762
AFFORDABLE EARTHWORKS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #927597 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 816 6183
PINE RIDGE LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #953329 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 368 1189
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #848074 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 334 4494
INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1027617 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 204 2370
K W 3 CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1053383 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 964 9509
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COMPLETE LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Partnership · San Diego County
License #1051508 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 851 8678
NEW LIFE LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #433591 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 277 9589
PREMIER LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #535534 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 449 2311
ULTRA LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #996351 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 851 3222
ROMERO LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1043192 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 994 6737
6 STARS ENGINEERING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1049627 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 755 4951
LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1092355 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(847) 977 5536
J M LANDSCAPING INC
No Active WCLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1106491 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 313 1279
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.
