CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in REDWOOD CITY, CA
80 verified contractors · 52 carry active workers' comp · Average 13 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in REDWOOD CITY means looking beyond reviews. Of the 80 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in REDWOOD CITY, 52 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 43 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in REDWOOD CITY
REDWOOD CITY sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a, with minimum temperatures of 30–35°F. Zone 10a sits at the edge of frost risk — rare but possible, meaning irrigation systems need winterization readiness even if they rarely need it. The mild climate supports an enormous range of plant material, but summer fog patterns, coastal wind exposure, and microclimate variation within a single neighborhood can dramatically change what thrives. Local experience matters here more than in more uniform climates.
80 Licensed Landscapers in REDWOOD CITY
PENINSULA CONCRETE CONTRACTORS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1979 · 46 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #386005 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 368 4622
LORD JIM LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1984 · 41 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #459431 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 365 2972
MODICA LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #527229 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 365 2134
SHIMONO LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #638342 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 592 2172
FOX LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #646273 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 366 5348
FUNK ROLAND
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #658671 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 537 0175
PACIFIC LANDSCAPING DESIGNS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #736877 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 444 0338
POST & TRELLIS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #792397 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 366 4104
OTEIZA M LANDSCAPE MGMT LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Limited Liability · San Mateo County
License #798111 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 678 1351
TADEO'S LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #799657 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 280 2770
ECOSYSTEMS LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #802066 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 776 1494
R G B LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #842866 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 804 9871
SUNSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #849471 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 465 4131
SAL'S LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #868875 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 333 4373
OTTO LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #869849 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 642 7114
LOPEZ RICK LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #878814 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 533 4133
LUNA RAMSES LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #905270 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 704 4248
JOSEPH ALFRED LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #926970 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 366 2331
CASTILLO LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #937071 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 346 7158
ANGEL'S GARDENING SERVICE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #970597 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 222 8889
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in REDWOOD CITY
Some REDWOOD CITY landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 3 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold C49 (C49)
- 3 also hold Tree Service (D49)
- 2 also hold D63 (D63)
REDWOOD CITY Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 80 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 52 (65%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 43 (54%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 42 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 13.6 years
- Longest-established contractor: 46 years (licensed 1979)
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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.
How does coastal fog affect landscaping choices in REDWOOD CITY?
REDWOOD CITY's summer fog and microclimate variation change what thrives block to block. Contractors with local experience choose plant material and irrigation schedules matched to your specific exposure rather than a generic plan.
