CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in MODESTO, CA
60 verified contractors · 29 with active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated August 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.
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60 Licensed Landscapers in MODESTO
Vance Construction
Licensed 1977 · 48 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #337567
Status: CLEAR ✓
Malone's Landscape Inc
Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #576890
Status: CLEAR ✓
California Crews
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #909718
Status: CLEAR ✓
Johnson's Borders & Beyond
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #914669
Status: CLEAR ✓
Wolfpack Earthcare & Irrigation Inc
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1091527
Status: CLEAR ✓
Sunset Valley Landscape Inc
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1096439
Status: CLEAR ✓
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Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1112207
Status: CLEAR ✓
Top Notch Landscaping
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #781133
Status: CLEAR ✓
Grover Landscape Services Inc
Licensed 1977 · 49 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #333345
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 545 4401
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Great American Insurance Company
Online since 2026
Nagel Landscaping
Licensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #667661
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 545 1696
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Continental Landscape Inc
Licensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #674240
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 545 4455
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2026
Horizon Landscaping
Licensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #704942
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 523 4512
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2009
Vargas Custom Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #747410
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 604 5961
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Skyway Pools & Spas Landscape Contractor
Licensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #774617
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 430 7593
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Travelers Casualty And Surety Company Of America
T C Landscape Maintenance
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #788073
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 605 9785
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Platte River Insurance Company
Del Rio Landscaping
Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #791218
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 551 9881
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Online since 2023
Reed Gregory Brien
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #846419
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 577 2449
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Artificial Turf And Landscaping Co Inc
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1001046
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 604 8282
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Luis' Gardening
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1001977
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 544 6103
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2011
Willow Landscape
Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1011681
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 521 4980
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
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)
MODESTO Landscapers by Specialty
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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.