CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in ORANGE, CA
99 verified contractors · 64 carry active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in ORANGE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 99 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in ORANGE, 64 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 68 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in ORANGE
ORANGE sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10b, with minimum temperatures of 35–40°F and no meaningful frost season. Zone 10b is one of the most favorable climates for landscaping in the United States — a near-endless growing season, but also near-endless water demand. Experienced contractors here design around California's water restrictions, favor Mediterranean and drought-adapted species, and build irrigation systems calibrated for year-round operation. The absence of frost also means pest and disease pressure never resets — a contractor who understands Zone 10b biology is worth asking about.
99 Licensed Landscapers in ORANGE
HIDROCALIDO'S LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #1034979 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 920 7750
CALIFORNIA SMARTSCAPE - PACIFIC PARADISE POOLS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Limited Liability · Orange County
License #1033262 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 858 0686
3-D TREE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #1051674 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 844 4896
3-D CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #1044020 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 488 8700
TAVERA'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #1061502 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 396 4552
CALISCAPES O C
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #1060392 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 348 4808
CANSECO'S LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #1057258 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 366 6831
EL VALLE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #1090509 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 309 3314
MASTERPIECE LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #1098478 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 469 7714
SOFTSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #1098341 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 998 1144
CALIFORNIA SMARTSCAPE PACIFIC PARADISE POOLS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Limited Liability · Orange County
License #1100519 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 737 7665
JMS LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #1118916 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 597 4600
CARE FREE LANDSCAPE & PROPERTY SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #1143746 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 296 1427
A V LANDSCAPE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · Orange County
License #1154499 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 574 2606
AGUILAR HARDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #1150889 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(657) 438 9798
VMJ LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #1140664 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 277 6133
CALIFORNIA INCOME PROPERTY INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #689798 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 466 2011
SOFTSCAPES THE ART OF LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #1020717 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 769 1145
CAMBRIDGE LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #1020663 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 345 1639
SANTIAGO TOMAS Z
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #1035993 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 307 6111
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in ORANGE
Some ORANGE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 4 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 21 also hold General Building (B)
- 9 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 8 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 13 also hold Tree Service (D49)
ORANGE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 99 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 64 (65%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 68 (69%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 60 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.8 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 ORANGE work year-round?
Yes. ORANGE sits in a near frost-free zone, so planting, irrigation work, and maintenance run every month of the year — though water-efficient design still matters under California's conservation rules.
