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
A & A LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #988186 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 368 5859
J C TREE CARE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Partnership · San Mateo County
License #998693 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 995 7254
GTZ CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #1002420 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 520 8894
MODIFIED LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #998990 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(818) 588 5656
LAND ESCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1984 · 41 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #461029 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 364 0333
MOLINARI JOHN B LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
No Active WCLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #537856 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 222 1338
SPECIAL GARDENS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #601019 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 364 2499
SKYLINE LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #692950 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 368 7400
STONE SCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #802307 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 207 5091
PRADO AND SON INDUSTRIES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #816176 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 333 1231
CRAFTSMAN LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #823376 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 465 8674
ON THE MARK GARDEN DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #929425 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 400 5157
BRENT DANIEL LANDSCAPING LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Limited Liability · San Mateo County
License #959138 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 288 8663
L M V LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #972278 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 845 8992
NGUYEN T LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #968618 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 366 3404
HECTOR'S TREE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #975391 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 520 3582
DANDELION DESIGNS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #977097 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 644 6888
DAYS GARDENING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #982866 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 222 9184
WEGMAN'S BY DESIGN LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #987079 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 995 3541
ROCK CONSTRUCTION AND CONSULTING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #1019296 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 399 6770
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.
