CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in ORINDA, CA
12 verified contractors · 11 carry active workers' comp · Average 22 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in ORINDA means looking beyond reviews. Of the 12 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in ORINDA, 11 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 7 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in ORINDA
ORINDA sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25–30°F. This means a true dormant season — lawns and most perennials slow significantly from December through February. Contractors experienced in Zone 9b know to schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost, design planting schemes around the zone's long dry summers, and recommend drought-tolerant species that handle both the heat and the occasional cold snap. Ask any contractor you hire whether their plant selections are rated for Zone 9b minimums.
12 Licensed Landscapers in ORINDA
EXPERT TREE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #621402 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 254 8733
ENCHANTING PLANTING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #686954 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 258 5500
GARDEN LIGHTS LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #702845 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 254 4797
MERCADO DAN LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #781482 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 766 9093
ACORN LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #792100 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 915 3720
HOLLIS LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #804392 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 774 5911
MANECER LANDSCAPE A
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #893838 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 567 6367
SHAMBHALA LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #908729 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 515 3436
DUNN DAVE C COMPANY INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #977795 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 385 1474
GARDEN NEST RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #998164 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 922 0322
TIM MILLETTE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #920673 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 878 9245
MANGUS RODNEY
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #956117 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 890 6916
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in ORINDA
Some ORINDA landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold C21 (C21)
- 1 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 1 also hold C57 (C57)
ORINDA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 12 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 11 (92%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 7 (58%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 12 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 22.1 years
- Longest-established contractor: 35 years (licensed 1991)
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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 ORINDA winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. ORINDA 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.
