CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in MODESTO, CA
60 verified contractors · 29 carry active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in MODESTO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 60 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in MODESTO, 29 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 25 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in MODESTO
MODESTO 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.
60 Licensed Landscapers in MODESTO
GROVER LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1977 · 49 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #333345 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 545 4401
VANCE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1977 · 48 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #337567 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 675 1087
MALONE'S LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #576890 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 495 9581
NAGEL LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #667661 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 545 1696
CONTINENTAL LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #674240 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 545 4455
HORIZON LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #704942 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 523 4512
VARGAS CUSTOM LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #747410 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 604 5961
SKYWAY POOLS & SPAS LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #774617 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 430 7593
T C LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #788073 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 605 9785
DEL RIO LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #791218 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 551 9881
REED GREGORY BRIEN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #846419 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 577 2449
CALIFORNIA CREWS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #909718 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 204 1998
ARTIFICIAL TURF AND LANDSCAPING CO INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1001046 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 604 8282
LUIS' GARDENING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1001977 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 544 6103
WILLOW LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1011681 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 521 4980
EVERGREEN LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1974 · 51 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #300084 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 577 2736
LIVE OAK LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1978 · 48 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #352915 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 402 8489
D H LANDSCAPE CONSULTING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1983 · 42 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #445590 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 608 0165
GARE-BEAR LANDSCAPE / ELECTRICAL
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1985 · 40 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #477965 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 602 1899
RAINTREE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #663574 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 575 3929
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in MODESTO
Some MODESTO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 4 also hold General Building (B)
- 3 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 2 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 2 also hold Painting (C33)
MODESTO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 60 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 29 (48%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 25 (42%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 36 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.7 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 MODESTO winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. MODESTO 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.
