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
BUCHHOLZ LANDSCAPING COMPANY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1012442 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(628) 259 2165
FOREVERGREEN LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #648021 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 461 6130
CONSERVATION CORPS NORTH BAY INC
No Active WCLicensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #690064 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 303 3069
TORO LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #753314 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 407 4232
ROCKY SOIL LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #799398 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 250 4104
SALAZAR CAL CITIES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #820057 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 328 4649
INTEGRATED LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #892305 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 378 0644
OCHOA'S LANDSCAPING LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Limited Liability · Marin County
License #973618 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 892 2653
MARIN GARDEN SOLUTIONS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1035607 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 728 0506
MIANN BUILDER
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1032978 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 608 4470
A C SERVICES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1051600 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 827 3044
BAYWEST CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1057709 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 493 6750
A2C CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1090106 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 306 1571
SAMANO'S LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1090793 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 858 5178
MANUEL LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1084976 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 342 2014
VALIENTE LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1117434 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 521 9527
TWINS LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1125830 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 716 0631
ASVI'S GARDENING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1139664 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 375 2307
FERNANDEZ LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1146590 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 599 9903
HB LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1149428 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 756 4860
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.
