CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in LODI, CA
30 verified contractors · 22 with active workers' comp · Average 20 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in LODI means looking beyond reviews. Of the 30 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in LODI, 22 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 LODI
LODI sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25–30°F. This means a true dormant season — lawns and most perennials slow significantly from December through February. Contractors experienced in Zone 9b know to schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost, design planting schemes around the zone's long dry summers, and recommend drought-tolerant species that handle both the heat and the occasional cold snap. Ask any contractor you hire whether their plant selections are rated for Zone 9b minimums.
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30 Licensed Landscapers in LODI
Deshields Landscape Management Co Inc
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #933473
Status: CLEAR ✓
Elite Landscaping Company
Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #965539
Status: CLEAR ✓
Backyard Builders
Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #612819
Status: CLEAR ✓
Sunset Landscaping
Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #819001
Status: CLEAR ✓
Contreras Landscaping
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #1022320
Status: CLEAR ✓
Olayo Landscaping
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #1107380
Status: CLEAR ✓
Valley Landscaping And Maintenance Inc
Licensed 1981 · 45 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #399502
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 334 3659
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2003
Evergreen Landscaping
Licensed 1982 · 43 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #424613
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 369 6197
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Exterior Design Incorporated
Licensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #518809
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 369 6622
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2018
Graumann Mike Landscape & General Construction
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #558728
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 993 1800
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2018
Emert Construction Inc
Licensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #779781
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 952 2144
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2011
Bell Sod And Hydroseed
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #782703
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 327 8826
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2014
M C I Engineering Inc
Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #804672
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 472 1607
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Fidelity And Deposit Company Of Maryland
Online since 2010
W P S Construction
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #902086
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 367 8677
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2025
Norcal Arborists Inc
Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #995855
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 294 6240
License valid through Sep 2026
$15,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2018
Azteca A J Landscape Inc
Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #1012825
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 663 9671
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Hobson William Arthur
Licensed 1979 · 46 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #379024
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 290 8386
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Granlees Michael J Landscape Inc
Licensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #667340
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 339 1400
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
Total Site Maintenance
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #843101
Status: CLEAR ✓
(888) 557 9337
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2004
Dempewolf Michael James
Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #856274
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 200 2321
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in LODI
Some LODI landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 4 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 6 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold ASB (ASB)
- 2 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 2 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
LODI Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 30 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 22 (73%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 15 (50%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 22 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 20.1 years
- Longest-established contractor: 46 years (licensed 1979)
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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 LODI winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. LODI sees a real frost season, so experienced contractors schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost and choose cold-hardy plant material rated for the local winter lows.