CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in PENN VALLEY, CA
4 verified contractors · 2 carry active workers' comp · Average 10 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in PENN VALLEY means looking beyond reviews. Of the 4 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in PENN VALLEY, 2 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 2 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in PENN VALLEY
PENN VALLEY 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.
4 Licensed Landscapers in PENN VALLEY
WEST SLOPE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Nevada County
License #815313 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 305 4635
NEW LIFE LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Nevada County
License #1023439 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 559 1900
GOLD COUNTRY LANDSCAPING LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Limited Liability · Nevada County
License #1072886 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 432 5364
QUARTZ ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Nevada County
License #1102083 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 205 0040
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in PENN VALLEY
Some PENN VALLEY landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 1 also hold B-2 (B-2)
PENN VALLEY Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 4 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 2 (50%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 2 (50%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 1 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 10.0 years
- Longest-established contractor: 23 years (licensed 2002)
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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 PENN VALLEY winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. PENN VALLEY 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.
