CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in LODI, CA
30 verified contractors · 22 carry active workers' comp · Average 20 years in business · Updated June 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.
30 Licensed Landscapers in LODI
VALLEY LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1981 · 45 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #399502 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 334 3659
EVERGREEN LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1982 · 43 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #424613 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 369 6197
EXTERIOR DESIGN INCORPORATED
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #518809 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 369 6622
GRAUMANN MIKE LANDSCAPE & GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #558728 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 993 1800
EMERT CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #779781 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 952 2144
BELL SOD AND HYDROSEED
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #782703 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 327 8826
M C I ENGINEERING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #804672 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 472 1607
W P S CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #902086 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 367 8677
DESHIELDS LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT CO INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #933473 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 956 6566
ELITE LANDSCAPING COMPANY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #965539 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 712 3571
NORCAL ARBORISTS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #995855 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 294 6240
AZTECA A J LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #1012825 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 663 9671
HOBSON WILLIAM ARTHUR
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1979 · 46 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #379024 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 290 8386
BACKYARD BUILDERS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #612819 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 327 7288
GRANLEES MICHAEL J LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #667340 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 339 1400
SUNSET LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #819001 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 481 6437
TOTAL SITE MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #843101 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(888) 557 9337
DEMPEWOLF MICHAEL JAMES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #856274 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 200 2321
BARTH RICHARD LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #860867 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 570 4620
IMAGINE DESIGN AND LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #901027 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 663 0100
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.
