CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in RIDGECREST, CA
13 verified contractors · 9 with active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in RIDGECREST means looking beyond reviews. Of the 13 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in RIDGECREST, 9 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 5 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in RIDGECREST
RIDGECREST sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b, with winter minimum temperatures of 15–20°F — among the coldest zones in California's populated areas. This means genuine freeze events, irrigation systems that must be drained for winter, and planting choices carefully rated for cold hardiness. Contractors working in Zone 8b need cold-climate experience that many California landscapers simply don't have — it's worth asking directly about their experience with frost protection, plant hardiness ratings, and winter system preparation.
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13 Licensed Landscapers in RIDGECREST
Earth Landscaping
Licensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Partnership · Kern County
License #739772
Status: CLEAR ✓
Greenscape Inc
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #956006
Status: CLEAR ✓
California Landscape Co
Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1105741
Status: CLEAR ✓
Redwood Landscaping
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1068240
Status: CLEAR ✓
Deluxe Landscaping
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #786386
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 377 4313
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Evergreen Construction Inc
Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #855561
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 375 0203
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2025
Bernie's Landscaping
Licensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #990399
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 793 8216
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Home & Garden West
Licensed 1986 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #500012
Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 618 1870
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Ponce Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1031386
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 301 4455
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2008
High Desert Landscaping
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1054691
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 677 5070
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2023
E R M Desert Quality Concrete Inc
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #1110172
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 264 5109
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Oasis Pools
Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #750827
Status: CLEAR
(760) 446 1955
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2026
I W V Landscaping
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #1019724
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 793 7314
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in RIDGECREST
Some RIDGECREST landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
- 3 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 2 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 1 also hold Synthetic Products (D12)
- 2 also hold Tree Service (D49)
RIDGECREST Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 13 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 9 (69%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 5 (38%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 7 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 15.5 years
- Longest-established contractor: 39 years (licensed 1986)
RIDGECREST 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.
Do landscapers in RIDGECREST winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. RIDGECREST sees a real frost season, so experienced contractors schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost and choose cold-hardy plant material rated for the local winter lows.