CSLB-Verified ยท California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in PORTERVILLE, CA
4 verified contractors ยท 3 with active workers' comp ยท Average 16 years in business ยท Updated September 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in PORTERVILLE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 4 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in PORTERVILLE, 3 carry active workers' compensation insurance โ 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 PORTERVILLE
PORTERVILLE sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25โ30ยฐF. This means a true dormant season โ 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 PORTERVILLE
Master Landscape
Licensed 2007 ยท 19 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Tulare County
License #890990
Status: CLEAR โ
(559) 901 3409
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond ยท Allegheny Casualty Company
Online since 2003
Kaylor Landscape Inc
Licensed 2013 ยท 12 years in business
Corporation ยท Tulare County
License #988453
Status: CLEAR โ
(559) 781 5189
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond ยท American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2006
Salazar's Builders & Landscaping
Licensed 1992 ยท 34 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Tulare County
License #636240
Status: CLEAR โ
(559) 920 0945
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond ยท Business Alliance Insurance Company
Porterville Lawncare LLC
Licensed 2025 ยท 0 years in business
Limited Liability ยท Tulare County
License #1147275
Status: CLEAR โ
(559) 339 5300
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond ยท Jet Insurance Company
PORTERVILLE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 4 hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping licence in PORTERVILLE
- 3 (75%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 2 (50%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 3 have been licensed 10+ years
- Average time in business: 16 years
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in PORTERVILLE
Some PORTERVILLE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications โ useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Tree Service (D49)
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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 โ 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 PORTERVILLE winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. PORTERVILLE 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.