CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in NUEVO, CA
10 verified contractors · 6 carry active workers' comp · Average 10 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in NUEVO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 10 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in NUEVO, 6 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 6 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in NUEVO
NUEVO 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.
10 Licensed Landscapers in NUEVO
MARQUEZ LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #888625 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 928 4362
MILLSTEN ENTERPRISES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #991238 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 238 8666
SUNRISE GOLF AND LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1010748 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 966 9197
DARRELL'S PUMPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #696145 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 928 9029
GREENER LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #894487 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 233 0874
SANCHEZ R LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1143745 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 942 8114
MARTINEZ MIGUEL
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1025719 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 525 9119
OCUG LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1087894 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 623 1819
CHRISTIANS LANDSCAPE CO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1119652 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 805 4277
VALDEZ CUSTOM POOLS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1144562 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 591 6697
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in NUEVO
Some NUEVO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 1 also hold C42 (C42)
- 1 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 1 also hold Tree Service (D49)
NUEVO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 10 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 6 (60%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 6 (60%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 5 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 10.6 years
- Longest-established contractor: 31 years (licensed 1994)
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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 NUEVO winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. NUEVO 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.
