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
Rubicon Enterprises Inc
Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #750715
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 231 3950
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Fidelity And Deposit Company Of Maryland
Online since 2004
Ruiz Hector Company
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #786834
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 453 6149
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Garden Girl
Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #827243
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 516 8351
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2005
All Access Landscape
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #846512
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 701 4400
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2013
Cosby Coleman Landscape Design And Installation
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #898415
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 606 7993
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Young V Landscape Construction
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #892009
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 421 2913
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Bay Area Landscaping Services
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #927695
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 681 3262
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Fry Robert Horticultural Services
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #956854
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 219 7315
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Canelo-hernandez Jaime
Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #966377
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 439 8662
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Edible Ecology Inc
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #1019757
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 904 7576
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2016
Joe's Gardening & Landscape Company
Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #1034415
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 219 5516
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Gonzalez Landscaping
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #1054515
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 303 6474
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2008
Snowberry Landscapes
Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Partnership · Contra Costa County
License #1046499
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 414 8425
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Eco Gardenworks
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #1055119
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 531 5817
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2024
Bay Area Remodels And Hardscape
Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Contra Costa County
License #1073922
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 681 3262
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2022
Mg Signature Landscapes
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #1109247
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 691 2548
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Rdz Landscape Evolution LLC
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · Contra Costa County
License #1126202
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 375 0954
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Castillo Pascual Landscape
Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #789745
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 323 6170
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Ramirez Baldo Landscaping
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #1059635
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 845 1151
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Francisco Landscaping & Gardening
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Contra Costa County
License #1088498
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 488 7159
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2019
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.