CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in ORINDA, CA
12 verified contractors · 11 with active workers' comp · Average 22 years in business · Updated August 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.
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12 Licensed Landscapers in ORINDA
Expert Tree Service
Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #621402
Status: CLEAR ✓
Shambhala Landscapes
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #908729
Status: CLEAR ✓
Enchanting Planting Inc
Licensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #686954
Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 258 5500
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Garden Lights Landscape Development Inc
Licensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #702845
Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 254 4797
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Travelers Casualty And Surety Company Of America
Online since 2007
Mercado Dan Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #781482
Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 766 9093
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2012
Acorn Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #792100
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 915 3720
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2002
Hollis Landscaping
Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #804392
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 774 5911
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Manecer Landscape A
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #893838
Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 567 6367
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Dunn Dave C Company Inc
Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #977795
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 385 1474
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Garden Nest Residential Landscape
Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #998164
Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 922 0322
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2009
Tim Millette Landscape
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #920673
Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 878 9245
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Mangus Rodney
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #956117
Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 890 6916
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
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.