CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in REDWOOD CITY, CA
80 verified contractors · 52 with active workers' comp · Average 13 years in business · Updated August 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.
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80 Licensed Landscapers in REDWOOD CITY
Fox Landscape & Irrigation Inc
Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #646273
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 366 5348
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2010
Funk Roland
Licensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #658671
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 537 0175
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Pacific Landscaping Designs Inc
Licensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #736877
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 444 0338
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Post & Trellis Inc
Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #792397
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 366 4104
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Tadeo's Landscaping
Licensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #799657
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 280 2770
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Oteiza M Landscape Mgmt LLC
Licensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Limited Liability · San Mateo County
License #798111
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 678 1351
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
R G B Landscapes Inc
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #842866
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 804 9871
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2011
Sunscapes
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #849471
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 465 4131
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2000
Otto Landscapes
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #869849
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 642 7114
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Sal's Landscaping
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #868875
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 333 4373
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
Lopez Rick Landscapes Inc
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #878814
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 533 4133
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2014
Luna Ramses Landscaping
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #905270
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 704 4248
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Joseph Alfred Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #926970
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 366 2331
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Angel's Gardening Service Inc
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #970597
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 222 8889
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
A & A Landscape Inc
Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #988186
Status: CLEAR ✓
Gtz Construction
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #1002420
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 520 8894
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2025
Land Escapes
Licensed 1984 · 41 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #461029
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 364 0333
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Molinari John B Landscape Construction
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #537856
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 222 1338
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Skyline Landscapes Inc
Licensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #692950
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 368 7400
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2005
Stone Scapes
Licensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #802307
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 207 5091
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
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)
REDWOOD CITY Landscapers by Specialty
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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.