CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in NIPOMO, CA
24 verified contractors · 11 carry active workers' comp · Average 18 years in business · Updated June 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.
24 Licensed Landscapers in NIPOMO
RAYNAUD C CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1981 · 45 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #400451 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 798 3779
LITCHFIELD LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1059545 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 723 5003
PLANTERA LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1102136 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 714 8486
A CUT ABOVE THE REST LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1093653 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 358 3850
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.
