CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in MERCED, CA
19 verified contractors · 11 carry active workers' comp · Average 13 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in MERCED means looking beyond reviews. Of the 19 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in MERCED, 11 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 7 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in MERCED
MERCED 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.
19 Licensed Landscapers in MERCED
MARCO'S CONSTRUCTION - LANDSCAPING & CONCRETE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #631215 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 769 6620
YARD MASTERS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #715672 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 722 3056
GREENSCAPES LANDSCAPING CONTRACTORS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #735488 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 652 4500
BRIGGS BRET CONSTRUCTION / VALLEYSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #821795 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 383 6939
MACIAS & ASSOCIATES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #635001 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 261 5177
DOSS ERIC K
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #695353 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 489 0633
NATURAL GARDENS
No Active WCLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #793711 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 564 0185
ISLAND'S LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #851003 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 819 0493
T J'S GENERAL CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #968027 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 761 4572
SIERRA CONSTRUCTION CO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #1059144 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 722 9713
AGRI-MEX TREE & LANDSCAPE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Limited Liability · Merced County
License #1093003 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 383 6116
CAL-GREEN LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #1116213 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 355 8302
BEAR VALLEY LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #1142693 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 628 1383
ROBLES LANDSCAPING DESIGN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #1139152 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 658 6623
CRAFTSWOMEN LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #1152359 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 291 4347
SANTOS VALLEY LANDSCAPE DESIGN INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #1145763 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 233 2665
A1 LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #1143741 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 720 6830
SOLORIO'S LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #1139726 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 421 5319
MARWELL LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #1092174 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 777 4099
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in MERCED
Some MERCED landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 3 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 3 also hold General Building (B)
- 3 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold Tree Service (D49)
MERCED Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 19 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 11 (58%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 7 (37%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 9 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 13.4 years
- Longest-established contractor: 34 years (licensed 1991)
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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 MERCED winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. MERCED 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.
