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
SUNSET VALLEY LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1096439 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 648 8552
OUTDOOR LIVING +
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1112207 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 396 0425
C & J LANDSCAPE SERVICE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1126878 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 776 0015
SCHMID LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1155695 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 495 5623
E L C LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #778738 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 480 7662
TOP NOTCH LANDSCAPING
No Active WCLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #781133 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 544 2047
BRITON BRIAN LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #882435 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 324 1506
RUIZ XERISCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1028567 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 470 5102
P V PAINTING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1065832 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 495 4335
ORTIZ LAWN CARE
No Active WCLicensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1102255 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 581 8013
IGR LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1120676 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 345 4471
A1 OUTDOOR LIVING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1130980 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 200 4064
DIRECT LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1124035 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 338 4696
VEGA LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1136860 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 605 7604
BEN JAMMIN LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Stanislaus County
License #1156351 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 599 1234
TRUE NORTH LANDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1149961 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 875 4987
VALLEY VIEW LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1085471 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 200 0057
ABE'S LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1124497 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 208 7202
ABRAMS LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1125827 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 422 0000
VALIANT LANDSCAPING
No Active WCLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Stanislaus County
License #1139873 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 276 7603
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.
