CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in OJAI, CA
13 verified contractors · 7 with active workers' comp · Average 24 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in OJAI means looking beyond reviews. Of the 13 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in OJAI, 7 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 6 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in OJAI
OJAI sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b, with winter minimum temperatures of 15–20°F — among the coldest zones in California's populated areas. This means genuine freeze events, irrigation systems that must be drained for winter, and planting choices carefully rated for cold hardiness. Contractors working in Zone 8b need cold-climate experience that many California landscapers simply don't have — it's worth asking directly about their experience with frost protection, plant hardiness ratings, and winter system preparation.
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13 Licensed Landscapers in OJAI
Blue Heron
Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Ventura County
License #712387
Status: CLEAR ✓
Daley Landscape Inc
Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Ventura County
License #645004
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 646 7756
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2024
Vallen Landscape
Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Ventura County
License #823817
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 886 4147
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Element Landscape Construction Inc
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Ventura County
License #919758
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 861 0341
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2013
Roger Specter - Landscape Contractor Turfscapes Unlimited
Licensed 1979 · 47 years in business
Sole Owner · Ventura County
License #370320
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 646 6708
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Haney Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Ventura County
License #551409
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 640 8607
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2009
Scow Jan C
Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Ventura County
License #577405
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 272 8095
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2002
Garver Randon Estate Gardens Inc
Licensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Corporation · Ventura County
License #648657
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 798 1101
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Essential Garden The
Licensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Ventura County
License #775539
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 701 6666
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Studio Landscape Corporation
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Ventura County
License #915632
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 646 8384
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Velasquez Gardening
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Ventura County
License #1058290
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 890 8004
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Mar Gardening Inc
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Ventura County
License #1018618
Status: CLEAR
(805) 646 8425
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2013
Gerardo Limon
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Ventura County
License #1138091
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 455 3630
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2021
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in OJAI
Some OJAI landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
OJAI Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 13 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 7 (54%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 6 (46%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 10 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 24.3 years
- Longest-established contractor: 47 years (licensed 1979)
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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.
Do landscapers in OJAI winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. OJAI sees a real frost season, so experienced contractors schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost and choose cold-hardy plant material rated for the local winter lows.