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Licensed Landscaping Contractors in OAKLAND, CA
75 verified contractors · 41 with active workers' comp · Average 17 years in business · 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 — 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.
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75 Licensed Landscapers in OAKLAND
Joseph Myles Duran Landscaping LLC
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Limited Liability · Alameda County
License #1018397
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 967 5165
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Valdes Landscape Contractor
Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1034656
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 499 5600
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Art Garden Design
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1054559
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 424 2503
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2014
Giat Eyal Landscape Horticulture
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1049851
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 520 8874
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
New Moon Landscape
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1113212
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 332 5822
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Mcguire And Hester - Power Engineering Construction Company
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
JointVenture · Alameda County
License #1129563
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 632 7676
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2017
Hmh Joint Venture
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
JointVenture · Alameda County
License #1133502
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 632 7676
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Oakland Stone Landscaping Design
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1137575
Status: CLEAR ✓
(301) 741 5168
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2024
The Garden Wizard
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1130986
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 967 0689
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Ecogrove Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1145357
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 928 7088
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Hideaway Acres Farm & Nursery LLC
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Limited Liability · Alameda County
License #1110271
Status: CLEAR
(510) 301 2216
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Md Gardening And Landscaping Services
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1124320
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 575 6462
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
What Up With That LLC
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · Alameda County
License #1125819
Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 906 8383
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2024
Cano Landscaping
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1124215
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 701 2036
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Eco Elements Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1143394
Status: CLEAR
(510) 612 6111
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2024
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.