CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in PINOLE, CA
12 verified contractors · 7 with active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in PINOLE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 12 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in PINOLE, 7 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 PINOLE
PINOLE 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 PINOLE
True Magic Landscaping
Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #1041477
Status: CLEAR ✓
Freitas Landscape And Maintenance
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #547802
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 224 0695
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Etcheverry & Son
Licensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #658020
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 720 1611
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Ponderosa Landscaping
Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #998424
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 815 4921
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2021
Silva's Don Landscaping
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #559095
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 685 5175
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Thuan Landscape & Gardening Service
Licensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #834900
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 872 4154
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Gallardo Landscape Design
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #1002374
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 686 7844
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Vr Pavers Landscape & General Construction Inc
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #1112863
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 837 5130
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
A B O Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #1133993
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 488 7166
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
M.r.landscaping Inc
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #1152478
Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 771 9126
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2024
East Bay Landscaping
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #879227
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 812 4355
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Capitol Landscaping
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #1093163
Status: CLEAR
(510) 434 8498
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · Great American Insurance Company
Online since 2025
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in PINOLE
Some PINOLE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 3 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold Concrete-Related Services (D06)
PINOLE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 12 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 7 (58%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 2 (17%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 7 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 15.3 years
- Longest-established contractor: 37 years (licensed 1988)
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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 PINOLE winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. PINOLE 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.