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
THAI TOM
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1019505 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 912 1676
MARIPOSA GARDENING & DESIGN COOPERATIVE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1038752 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 891 1835
INTUITIVE LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1030310 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 798 3184
S P G LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1033375 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 387 4857
NATIVE SOIL INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1044513 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 332 9048
GOOD-NATURED LANDSCAPES LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Limited Liability · Alameda County
License #1064264 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(304) 261 4695
GONZALEZ F LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1117387 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 375 1157
OKI LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1115016 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(562) 219 1270
BAY AREA SPRINKLER & LANDSCAPE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · Alameda County
License #1131691 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 505 6155
RUIZ GARDENING CORP
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1141422 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 230 7309
WINDYPEAK LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1143941 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 253 5557
THE GOOD GUYS STONES AND LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1140238 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 985 9773
WHATCHA GROWIN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1142621 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 301 9782
ORIENTAL LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #689770 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 913 5884
MATTISON ANTHONY IRRIGATION INSTALL & REPAIR
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #917166 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 654 6357
EVERLAST DEVELOPMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1016782 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 506 1606
JOSEPH MYLES DURAN LANDSCAPING LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Limited Liability · Alameda County
License #1018397 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 967 5165
VALDES LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1034656 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 499 5600
PRAIRIEFORM
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1039171 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 498 4918
ART GARDEN DESIGN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1054559 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 424 2503
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.
