CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in LOS GATOS, CA
18 verified contractors · 15 carry active workers' comp · Average 20 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in LOS GATOS means looking beyond reviews. Of the 18 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in LOS GATOS, 15 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 11 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS 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.
18 Licensed Landscapers in LOS GATOS
TOWN AND COUNTRY LANDSCAPING AND SUPPLY CO INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1974 · 51 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #300450 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 354 6603
THE FENCE MAN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #546145 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 202 4356
LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #682755 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 226 3444
DENALI LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #679081 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 768 7303
PARADISE POOLS AND GARDENS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #773752 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 370 4759
DONOFRIO LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #817805 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 781 0442
A & E LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #856772 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 655 6780
ANDERSON JON BUILDS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #889592 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 300 1231
LIVE OAK LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #979184 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 316 6917
ZAZUETA LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #990867 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 379 8641
LIVING WELL LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1007265 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 227 0574
SCAPE ARTIST A
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #780761 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 759 2455
ARMSTRONG KIRK LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #854334 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 315 1470
STERLING OAK BUILDERS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1018493 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 202 8210
REGENERATIVE LANDSCAPING LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Clara County
License #1110114 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(970) 420 8915
ESTERRA ESTATE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1126992 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 346 7169
ABBA LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1095067 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 596 1454
A TO Z TREE NURSERY INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #538547 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 640 1480
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in LOS GATOS
Some LOS GATOS landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Electrical (C10)
- 1 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 2 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
LOS GATOS Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 18 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 15 (83%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 11 (61%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 14 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 20.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 51 years (licensed 1974)
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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 GATOS winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. LOS GATOS 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.
