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
Rayner Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #811873
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 279 9661
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
G L L Landscape Construction
Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #858786
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 246 5951
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Sampson's Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #896134
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 302 1078
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2009
Katarina Total Yardscape
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #899995
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 726 7434
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2008
Le Jardinier
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #904026
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 385 3478
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2008
Marvier Steven
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #899204
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 975 5670
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Land Collaborative The
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #954204
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 819 5263
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2010
Vaca Landscape & Construction Inc
Licensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #990447
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 897 0704
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Buchholz Landscaping Company
Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1012442
Status: CLEAR ✓
(628) 259 2165
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Conservation Corps North Bay Inc
Licensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #690064
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 303 3069
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2014
Toro Landscaping
Licensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #753314
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 407 4232
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Rocky Soil Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #799398
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 250 4104
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Salazar Cal Cities
Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #820057
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 328 4649
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Integrated Landscape Services Inc
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #892305
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 378 0644
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Ochoa's Landscaping LLC
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Limited Liability · Marin County
License #973618
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 892 2653
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Miann Builder
Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1032978
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 608 4470
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2021
A C Services Landscape Maintenance Inc
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1051600
Status: CLEAR ✓
Baywest Construction Inc
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1057709
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 493 6750
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Samano's Landscaping
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1090793
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 858 5178
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Manuel Landscape Services
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1084976
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 342 2014
License valid through Dec 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.