CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in MURRIETA, CA
54 verified contractors · 35 carry active workers' comp · Average 18 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in MURRIETA means looking beyond reviews. Of the 54 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in MURRIETA, 35 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 30 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in MURRIETA
MURRIETA sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a, with minimum temperatures of 30–35°F. Zone 10a sits at the edge of frost risk — rare but possible, meaning irrigation systems need winterization readiness even if they rarely need it. The mild climate supports an enormous range of plant material, but summer fog patterns, coastal wind exposure, and microclimate variation within a single neighborhood can dramatically change what thrives. Local experience matters here more than in more uniform climates.
54 Licensed Landscapers in MURRIETA
VELASQUEZ LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #983547 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 634 7993
MODERNO INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1002909 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 947 9477
C R PACIFIC LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1009338 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 764 3393
T W C CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1006623 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 768 2035
VALLEYSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1008755 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 837 3209
PLANET CARE INNOVATIONS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1004655 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 526 7450
LOCKE JOHN CHARLES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1979 · 46 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #383608 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(909) 815 9923
ASHOONA LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1982 · 44 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #420517 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 290 3339
ALL SAFE BACKFLOW & IRRIGATION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #524208 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 526 8647
SCHERF LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #567955 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 634 8755
ADAME LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #643164 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 698 3090
HOUGHTALING R CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #875129 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 451 5686
A M KERBING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #885628 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 491 9824
STOUTENBURG LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #962601 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 239 6183
RAMYREZ LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #998794 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 761 4077
BUCHANAN LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1022804 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 609 5679
TOTAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNS & DEVELOPMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1016890 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 807 0302
DIAMOND GOLF INTERNATIONAL INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1023224 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 696 0426
NO PRESSURE LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Limited Liability · Riverside County
License #1085516 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 477 1988
INNOVATED LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1077440 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 955 2416
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in MURRIETA
Some MURRIETA landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 11 also hold General Building (B)
- 6 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 3 also hold Synthetic Products (D12)
- 4 also hold Tree Service (D49)
MURRIETA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 54 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 35 (65%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 30 (56%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 36 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 18.0 years
- Longest-established contractor: 46 years (licensed 1979)
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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.
How does coastal fog affect landscaping choices in MURRIETA?
MURRIETA's summer fog and microclimate variation change what thrives block to block. Contractors with local experience choose plant material and irrigation schedules matched to your specific exposure rather than a generic plan.
