CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in NOVATO, CA
59 verified contractors · 42 with active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in NOVATO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 59 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in NOVATO, 42 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 32 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in NOVATO
NOVATO 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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59 Licensed Landscapers in NOVATO
Heritage Landscapes
Licensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #523868
Status: CLEAR ✓
Robinson Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #564533
Status: CLEAR ✓
Iris Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #916897
Status: CLEAR ✓
Nissen Christian Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1011152
Status: CLEAR ✓
Forevergreen Landscape
Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #648021
Status: CLEAR ✓
Marin Garden Solutions Inc
Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1035607
Status: CLEAR ✓
A2c Construction Inc
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1090106
Status: CLEAR ✓
Valiente Landscaping
Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1117434
Status: CLEAR ✓
Twins Landscaping
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1125830
Status: CLEAR ✓
Fernandez Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1146590
Status: CLEAR ✓
Ivanscaping
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1123168
Status: CLEAR ✓
Gardensmart Landscape
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1145388
Status: CLEAR ✓
Mc Aghon Andrew Landscaping
Licensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #439681
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 892 1315
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
Marin Landscape Management
Licensed 1987 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #508634
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 720 7761
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Red Bird Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #525470
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 897 3548
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2024
Doughty Bill Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #637286
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 897 1361
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Contractors Bonding And Insurance Company
Murata Construction & Landscape Design
Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #642067
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 845 3333
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Motherworks Inc
Licensed 1996 · 29 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #727886
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 302 0621
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Samuel's Contrast Landscape
Licensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #741767
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 246 7407
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Green J Landscape Construction
Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #771301
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 763 6746
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in NOVATO
Some NOVATO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 8 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold B-2 (B-2)
- 1 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold Tree Service (D49)
NOVATO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 59 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 42 (71%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 32 (54%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 32 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 15.2 years
- Longest-established contractor: 43 years (licensed 1983)
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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 NOVATO winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. NOVATO 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.