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
EASY CARE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #717819 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 551 2577
ULTIMATE LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #790770 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 604 6101
CHOICE ONE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #795016 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 759 2182
ZAMORAS LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #890244 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 402 5548
AGUIAR'S LANDSCAPING LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Limited Liability · Stanislaus County
License #909885 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 551 5775
COURT YARD LAWN CARE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #903065 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 495 8157
JOHNSON'S BORDERS & BEYOND
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #914669 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 303 8872
BOJ-SODE STEVE N
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #924228 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 556 3553
SUSTAINABLE GREENS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #939535 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 968 9004
A & J VELAZQUEZ LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #970492 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 534 5717
HARVEY'S LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #975767 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 603 9921
DONCAM CONSULTING LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Limited Liability · Stanislaus County
License #999382 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 404 2605
BOLT ANDREW
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1012730 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 404 1746
HENDRIX LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1024656 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 495 3192
CAL ROOTS LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Limited Liability · Stanislaus County
License #1037120 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 485 3200
IZAZAGA LANDSCAPE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Limited Liability · Stanislaus County
License #1034315 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 475 9647
SUNSET LANDSCAPING SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1060194 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 480 0206
SENTINEL ROCK REALTY TRUST
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1073974 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 576 2240
DA LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1083745 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 499 2096
WOLFPACK EARTHCARE & IRRIGATION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1091527 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 505 8863
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.
