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
BOUNTIFUL BOTANICALS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #900735 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 316 5098
EARTHLY SITES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #933506 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 407 9860
HEADWATERS LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #937692 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 717 4274
SAM'S LOW COST HAULING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #941749 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 967 8913
D-LINE CONSTRUCTORS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #944284 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 251 6400
OLIVER GARDENS LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Limited Liability · Alameda County
License #1002328 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 233 0386
SUNDANCE LANDSCAPING INCORPORATED
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1979 · 47 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #371019 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 773 0796
NATURE'S DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #556890 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 482 2408
GARDEN FORM AND COMPOSITION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #712862 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 658 4941
H L C CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #758807 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 301 3485
GREEN ALCHEMY
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #778315 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 502 5005
HARDY AND SONS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #774068 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 336 1000
LONG'S LANDSCAPING AND CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Partnership · Alameda County
License #891665 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 697 8415
GRACIOUS GARDENS LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #885879 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 303 5094
EVANOFF TOM
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #905969 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 255 6225
CASTELLANOS CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #901371 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 757 4988
DONOVAN TERESA LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #930028 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 336 0427
WATER WISE LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #948175 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 985 0148
B C G ROCKWORKS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #964239 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 213 4221
GREEN MACHINE LANDSCAPING THE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #980758 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 382 1990
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)
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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.
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.
