CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in NIPOMO, CA
24 verified contractors · 11 with active workers' comp · Average 18 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in NIPOMO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 24 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in NIPOMO, 11 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 7 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in NIPOMO
NIPOMO 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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24 Licensed Landscapers in NIPOMO
Diaz Landscaping
Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #855338
Status: CLEAR ✓
Landscape Solutions
Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #887914
Status: CLEAR ✓
Calscape 805
Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1074697
Status: CLEAR ✓
Twins Landscape Inc
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1152742
Status: CLEAR ✓
Litchfield Landscape
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1059545
Status: CLEAR ✓
R F Designs
Licensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #593993
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 323 7495
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Online since 2009
Vargas Landscape
Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #619217
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 714 0910
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
H & H Enterprises
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Partnership · San Luis Obispo County
License #903552
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 680 4984
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
D A R Landscape & Maintenance
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #923103
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 929 8349
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Costera Landscape
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #943060
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 268 4167
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Online since 2018
Rock Solid Concepts
Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1006114
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 896 4750
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2011
Ritenour Landscape
Licensed 1977 · 48 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #341862
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 260 3766
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Cole Kyle E
Licensed 1980 · 45 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #393391
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 234 1495
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Geiger Construction
Licensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #721903
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 998 0016
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2023
Figari De Carroll Landscape
Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #790451
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 929 5759
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Florascape
Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #822264
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 540 1742
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Allegheny Casualty Company
A L M Landscape Company
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #871998
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 581 9811
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Alarcon Industries Inc
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1001037
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 929 5253
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Artscape Landscaping
Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1076479
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 710 2923
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2025
#1 Central Coast Landscape Inc
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1078034
Status: CLEAR ✓
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in NIPOMO
Some NIPOMO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Painting (C33)
- 1 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
NIPOMO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 24 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 11 (46%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 7 (29%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 16 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 18.5 years
- Longest-established contractor: 48 years (licensed 1977)
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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 NIPOMO winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. NIPOMO 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.