CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in PLEASANT HILL, CA
10 verified contractors · 8 carry active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in PLEASANT HILL means looking beyond reviews. Of the 10 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in PLEASANT HILL, 8 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 5 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in PLEASANT HILL
PLEASANT HILL 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.
10 Licensed Landscapers in PLEASANT HILL
CRAIG CALVIN C LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #545003 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 935 5269
ETIC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #624022 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 602 4710
KENS ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #667491 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 938 9836
TURNER JIM COMPANY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #968739 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 250 1062
RAFAEL'S LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #978537 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 323 7807
ECOLOGY LANDSCAPE COMPANY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 29 years in business
Partnership · Contra Costa County
License #725831 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 939 2114
LANTECH DESIGN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Limited Liability · Contra Costa County
License #1086247 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 944 5782
T H NORTON CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #1100573 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 533 3907
PHILCO LANDSCAPE GROUP INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #1131872 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 362 0586
CREATES LANDSCAPE CL
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #1126832 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 421 7475
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in PLEASANT HILL
Some PLEASANT HILL landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Electrical (C10)
- 1 also hold Tree Service (D49)
- 1 also hold HAZ (HAZ)
PLEASANT HILL Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 10 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 8 (80%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 5 (50%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 6 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.9 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 PLEASANT HILL winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. PLEASANT HILL 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.
