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
Barth Richard Landscape
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #860867
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 570 4620
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Imagine Design And Landscape
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #901027
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 663 0100
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Trinity Gardens Landscape Services
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #909647
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 329 3083
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
A - Force Inc
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #951466
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 810 2482
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2024
Evergreen Landscape Solutions Inc
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #1021111
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 369 6956
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Travelers Casualty And Surety Company Of America
Sandoval R Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #1050321
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 570 1150
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
Bella View Landscape
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #1061471
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 329 9044
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
R J Quenzel
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #1150861
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 333 2883
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2008
Evergreen Landscape Property Maintenance Inc
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #1016546
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 369 6956
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Central Valley Landscaping
Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #1106038
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 334 9588
License valid through Jun 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.