CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in PLEASANTON, CA
20 verified contractors · 13 carry active workers' comp · Average 23 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in PLEASANTON means looking beyond reviews. Of the 20 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in PLEASANTON, 13 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 11 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in PLEASANTON
PLEASANTON 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.
20 Licensed Landscapers in PLEASANTON
SHOOTER & BUTTS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1977 · 49 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #335641 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 460 5155
TAKEHARA BRIAN T
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #614776 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 226 9191
CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #733218 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(800) 462 3475
OLDER'S LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #802988 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 687 2496
R & S LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #907182 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 846 6821
BLAIR LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #938288 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 250 0526
BIOTICS LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #986107 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 485 4837
GREENS LANDSCAPING AND DESIGN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #990560 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 785 9663
H & N ENTERPRISES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1003486 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 828 9163
LAUBHAN RANDY CONTRACTOR
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1975 · 51 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #302032 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 730 0784
GIBBONS AND SONS BUILDERS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #592548 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 285 4790
GREEN GROWTH INDUSTRIES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #662718 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 484 0830
J P A LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 29 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #725572 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 960 9602
OLWIN LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #752929 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 462 8153
VALENCIA ALBERTO D
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #889468 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 535 2227
ARBOR MD TREE CARE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1054673 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(412) 250 2012
SOLERO LANDSCAPINGS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #534438 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 484 1733
TRAN LOC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1020094 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 989 1762
QPM LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Alameda County
License #1060272 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 549 1478
WORKING WILLOWS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Alameda County
License #1134966 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(703) 489 2514
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in PLEASANTON
Some PLEASANTON landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 3 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 6 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Electrical (C10)
- 1 also hold Painting (C33)
- 2 also hold Tree Service (D49)
PLEASANTON Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 20 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 13 (65%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 11 (55%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 16 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 23.1 years
- Longest-established contractor: 51 years (licensed 1975)
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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 PLEASANTON winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. PLEASANTON 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.
