CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in OAKLAND, CA
75 verified contractors · 41 carry active workers' comp · Average 17 years in business · Updated June 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 — 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 30–35°F. Zone 10a sits at the edge of frost risk — 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
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1947 · 78 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #95879 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 632 7676
FITZMAURICE J H INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1949 · 77 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #111689 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 444 7561
TRIMACS MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1976 · 50 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #319315 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 569 9660
MAGIC GARDENS LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1981 · 44 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #411334 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 420 1328
LAZAR LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #436264 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 444 5195
FOUR DIMENSIONS LANDSCAPE COOPERATIVE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1986 · 40 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #484907 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 893 1999
BROADWAY MECHANICAL - CONTRACTORS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #584263 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 746 4000
BAY CONSTRUCTION CO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #593411 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 658 7225
GREEN & CLEAN COMPANY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #648997 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 261 2691
LACK CHRISTOPHER FINE GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #700484 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 409 7041
LINK JIM LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #731605 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 412 8906
DARK - FLEURY ENTERPRISES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #793632 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 579 4903
WATERSCAPE CO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #852374 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 414 6262
WOLFE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #857590 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 289 1344
DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #861821 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 969 9010
GREEN TERRA TREE AND LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #865225 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 436 5403
WATERSPROUT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #886119 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(888) 556 3669
LANXAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #887575 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 269 6609
BILL CASTELLON LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #889473 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 910 5935
GREEN GALLERY LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #894893 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 853 1719
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in OAKLAND
Some OAKLAND landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — 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)
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.
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.
