CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in NOVATO, CA
59 verified contractors · 42 carry active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated June 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.
59 Licensed Landscapers in NOVATO
MC AGHON ANDREW LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #439681 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 892 1315
MARIN LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1987 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #508634 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 720 7761
HERITAGE LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #523868 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 458 8151
RED BIRD LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #525470 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 897 3548
ROBINSON LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #564533 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 382 7933
DOUGHTY BILL LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #637286 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 897 1361
MURATA CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #642067 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 845 3333
MOTHERWORKS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 29 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #727886 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 302 0621
SAMUEL'S CONTRAST LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #741767 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 246 7407
GREEN J LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #771301 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 763 6746
RAYNER LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #811873 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 279 9661
G L L LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #858786 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 246 5951
SAMPSON'S LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #896134 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 302 1078
MARVIER STEVEN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #899204 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 975 5670
KATARINA TOTAL YARDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #899995 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 726 7434
LE JARDINIER
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #904026 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 385 3478
IRIS LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #916897 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(877) 740 4747
LAND COLLABORATIVE THE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #954204 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 819 5263
VACA LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #990447 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 897 0704
NISSEN CHRISTIAN LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1011152 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 990 8410
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.
