CSLB-Verified ยท California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in OAKLAND, CA
75 verified contractors ยท 41 with active workers' comp ยท Average 17 years in business ยท Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in OAKLAND means looking beyond reviews. Of the 75 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in OAKLAND, 41 carry active workers' compensation insurance โ meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 39 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in OAKLAND
OAKLAND sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a, with minimum temperatures of 30โ35ยฐF. Zone 10a sits at the edge of frost risk โ rare but possible, meaning irrigation systems need winterization readiness even if they rarely need it. The mild climate supports an enormous range of plant material, but summer fog patterns, coastal wind exposure, and microclimate variation within a single neighborhood can dramatically change what thrives. Local experience matters here more than in more uniform climates.
75 Licensed Landscapers in OAKLAND
Mc Guire And Hester
Licensed 1947 ยท 78 years in business
Corporation ยท Alameda County
License #95879
Status: CLEAR โ
Fitzmaurice J H Inc
Licensed 1949 ยท 77 years in business
Corporation ยท Alameda County
License #111689
Status: CLEAR โ
Magic Gardens Landscaping
Licensed 1981 ยท 44 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Alameda County
License #411334
Status: CLEAR โ
Broadway Mechanical - Contractors Inc
Licensed 1990 ยท 36 years in business
Corporation ยท Alameda County
License #584263
Status: CLEAR โ
Waterscape Co
Licensed 2005 ยท 21 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Alameda County
License #852374
Status: CLEAR โ
Lanxape Inc
Licensed 2006 ยท 19 years in business
Corporation ยท Alameda County
License #887575
Status: CLEAR โ
Bountiful Botanicals Inc
Licensed 2007 ยท 18 years in business
Corporation ยท Alameda County
License #900735
Status: CLEAR โ
D-line Constructors Inc
Licensed 2010 ยท 16 years in business
Corporation ยท Alameda County
License #944284
Status: CLEAR โ
Sundance Landscaping Incorporated
Licensed 1979 ยท 47 years in business
Corporation ยท Alameda County
License #371019
Status: CLEAR โ
Nature's Design
Licensed 1989 ยท 37 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Alameda County
License #556890
Status: CLEAR โ
Green Alchemy
Licensed 2000 ยท 26 years in business
Corporation ยท Alameda County
License #778315
Status: CLEAR โ
Water Wise Landscaping
Licensed 2010 ยท 16 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Alameda County
License #948175
Status: CLEAR โ
Good-natured Landscapes LLC
Licensed 2020 ยท 6 years in business
Limited Liability ยท Alameda County
License #1064264
Status: CLEAR โ
The Good Guys Stones And Landscaping
Licensed 2025 ยท 0 years in business
Corporation ยท Alameda County
License #1140238
Status: CLEAR โ
Windypeak Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2025 ยท 0 years in business
Corporation ยท Alameda County
License #1143941
Status: CLEAR โ
Prairieform
Licensed 2018 ยท 8 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Alameda County
License #1039171
Status: CLEAR โ
Valley Landscaping
Licensed 2021 ยท 4 years in business
Corporation ยท Alameda County
License #1080340
Status: CLEAR โ
Golden Thread Landscaping LLC
Licensed 2025 ยท 1 years in business
Limited Liability ยท Alameda County
License #1136459
Status: CLEAR โ
Stela Landscaping
Licensed 2018 ยท 7 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Alameda County
License #1041836
Status: CLEAR โ
Trimacs Maintenance And Landscape Construction Inc
Licensed 1976 ยท 50 years in business
Corporation ยท Alameda County
License #319315
Status: CLEAR โ
(510) 569 9660
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond ยท American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2002
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in OAKLAND
Some OAKLAND landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications โ useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 9 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 15 also hold General Building (B)
- 4 also hold C21 (C21)
- 3 also hold C31 (C31)
- 4 also hold HAZ (HAZ)
OAKLAND Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 75 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 41 (55%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 39 (52%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 42 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 17.0 years
- Longest-established contractor: 78 years (licensed 1947)
OAKLAND Landscapers by Specialty
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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 โ 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.
How does coastal fog affect landscaping choices in OAKLAND?
OAKLAND's summer fog and microclimate variation change what thrives block to block. Contractors with local experience choose plant material and irrigation schedules matched to your specific exposure rather than a generic plan.