CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscapers in Madera County, CA
34 verified contractors · 18 with active workers' comp · Average 11 years in business · Updated August 2026
Across Madera County, 34 CSLB-licensed landscaping contractors operate spanning 1 city. 18 carry active workers' compensation insurance, and 14 have held their license 10+ years — every record verifiable on cslb.ca.gov.
Climate & Hardiness Across Madera County
Madera County 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.
Cities in Madera County
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Top-Verified Contractors in Madera County
Horizon Landscape
Licensed 1976 · 50 years in business
Sole Owner · Madera County
License #317367
Status: CLEAR ✓
Custom Rock
Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Madera County
License #860269
Status: CLEAR ✓
Landmark Irrigation Inc
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Madera County
License #1112697
Status: CLEAR ✓
Ledesma Custom Landscape Inc
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Madera County
License #1134390
Status: CLEAR ✓
Noe & Sons Landscapes
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Madera County
License #1144325
Status: CLEAR ✓
Arroyo Landscaping
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Madera County
License #1056342
Status: CLEAR ✓
559 Pro Landscape Inc
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Madera County
License #1056724
Status: CLEAR
Shinen Landscape
Licensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Corporation · Madera County
License #773424
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 661 7309
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Premier Landscape Construction Inc
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Madera County
License #895671
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 301 5400
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
S G M Inc
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Madera County
License #909166
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 665 4462
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2012
P L M Pimentelandscape & Maintenance
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Madera County
License #942673
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 907 7142
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Calscapes
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Madera County
License #947940
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 930 5600
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2021
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 Madera County winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. Madera County 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.