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
GREEN THUMB LANDSCAPING
No Active WCLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #551872 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 505 7281
NEW WESTERN LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #536954 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 509 5887
PEREZ MOISES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #973976 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 686 6224
FLORA AND FAUNA LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #975334 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 847 4520
UHALDE JOSEPH INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1017092 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 892 3141
VAZQUEZ MANUEL LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1030625 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 342 8145
DE LEON LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1040383 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 261 1708
OLYMPIC LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1051466 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 250 5980
ORLANDOS LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1075896 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 250 3282
DEWDROP IRRIGATION & LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1124463 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 280 7868
IVANSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1123168 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 377 0799
SALAZAR CAL CITIES INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1133513 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 328 4649
SANCHEZ LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1127906 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 532 7413
VERAWOOD LANDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1135535 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 870 3690
NATURES INTENTION INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1135419 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 771 5540
TANNER LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1142489 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 847 2280
C DIAZ LANDSCAPING LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · Marin County
License #1143928 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(414) 879 2245
GARDENSMART LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1145388 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 346 7338
JENSEN CRAIG
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #1028846 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 507 1893
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)
Nearby Cities
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.
