CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in RICHMOND, CA
50 verified contractors · 26 with active workers' comp · Average 13 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in RICHMOND means looking beyond reviews. Of the 50 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in RICHMOND, 26 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 23 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in RICHMOND
RICHMOND 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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50 Licensed Landscapers in RICHMOND
Indian Rock Landscapes
Licensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #629012
Status: CLEAR ✓
Rubicon Landscape
Licensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #633002
Status: CLEAR ✓
Enviro Views Inc
Licensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #758650
Status: CLEAR ✓
Lawn Gone
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #863705
Status: CLEAR ✓
Rubicon Landscape Corporation
Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #1044063
Status: CLEAR ✓
Quintero Landscapes
Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #1101406
Status: CLEAR ✓
Garcia's D Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #1042848
Status: CLEAR ✓
Salinas V Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #1129739
Status: CLEAR ✓
N-p-m Landscape
Licensed 1986 · 40 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #493732
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 526 9698
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Gardeners' Guild Inc
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #556967
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 439 3700
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2001
Grow Plenty
Licensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #589178
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 685 1170
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2006
Siteworks Landscape Inc
Licensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #774285
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 843 0409
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2005
New Era 2000
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #784051
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 720 4985
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Simonds Lois Dba Gardening By Natures Design
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #893957
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 232 8360
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2007
Landspaces LLC
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Limited Liability · Contra Costa County
License #899334
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 672 1642
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2003
Sitecare Landscape Maintenance Inc
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #930179
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 843 0409
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2005
Ray Sarah Design Inc
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #958456
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 812 7498
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2012
Golden Earth And Stone Landscaping
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #953402
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 778 8558
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
B W D Gardens Inc
Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #996966
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 280 3824
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2014
Sandia Landscape Services
Licensed 1996 · 29 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #727358
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 774 2768
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in RICHMOND
Some RICHMOND landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 5 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Concrete-Related Services (D06)
RICHMOND Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 50 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 26 (52%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 23 (46%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 26 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 13.9 years
- Longest-established contractor: 40 years (licensed 1986)
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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 RICHMOND?
RICHMOND'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.