CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in LOS BANOS, CA
16 verified contractors · 9 with active workers' comp · Average 12 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in LOS BANOS means looking beyond reviews. Of the 16 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in LOS BANOS, 9 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 6 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in LOS BANOS
LOS BANOS sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a, with winter minimums of 20–25°F. Cooler than most of coastal California, Zone 9a sees real frost and occasional freeze events that drive plant selection and irrigation strategy. Contractors need to understand which ornamentals will die back and which will be damaged outright, and irrigation systems need reliable winterization. The upside: Zone 9a supports a wider range of temperate species than warmer zones, giving experienced designers more to work with.
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16 Licensed Landscapers in LOS BANOS
Creekside Landscape LLC
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Limited Liability · Merced County
License #1048519
Status: CLEAR ✓
L S Landscaping
Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #817220
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 675 0870
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Ronnys Inc
Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #809197
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 827 9858
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2011
Joe's Gardening A Partnership
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Partnership · Merced County
License #907383
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 826 8142
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Cisneros Landscaping
Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #968037
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 690 6734
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Santana G Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #1036187
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 217 3116
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Simancas & Tamacas Landscape
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Partnership · Merced County
License #1070591
Status: CLEAR ✓
(669) 500 9104
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Acon Landscape
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #1084285
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 706 8818
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2021
V P O Landscaping
Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #1105022
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 245 7059
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Roy & Rogers Garden Landscape
Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #769233
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 981 7396
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Brazil's Gardening Service
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #842976
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 535 2983
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Valen Landscape A
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #1015944
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 313 8360
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Dream Concepts Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #1111251
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 624 2152
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Elite Landscape Services
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #1123721
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 829 3328
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Vic's Landscapes Inc
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #1123880
Status: CLEAR ✓
(562) 745 8417
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2025
Big Red Landscaping
Licensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Partnership · Merced County
License #780055
Status: CLEAR
(209) 826 1400
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in LOS BANOS
Some LOS BANOS landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 1 also hold D34 (D34)
- 1 also hold Tree Service (D49)
LOS BANOS Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 16 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 9 (56%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 6 (38%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 7 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 12.0 years
- Longest-established contractor: 26 years (licensed 1999)
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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 LOS BANOS winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. LOS BANOS 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.