CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in RIPON, CA
10 verified contractors · 6 carry active workers' comp · Average 19 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in RIPON means looking beyond reviews. Of the 10 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in RIPON, 6 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 4 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in RIPON
RIPON sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25–30°F. This means a true dormant season — lawns and most perennials slow significantly from December through February. Contractors experienced in Zone 9b know to schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost, design planting schemes around the zone's long dry summers, and recommend drought-tolerant species that handle both the heat and the occasional cold snap. Ask any contractor you hire whether their plant selections are rated for Zone 9b minimums.
10 Licensed Landscapers in RIPON
VALDEZ LANDCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #673801 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 996 5231
SIERRA PLAY PARTNERS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Limited Liability · San Joaquin County
License #915420 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 541 9658
W D GARDENING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #586055 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 599 3773
EXTERIOR DESIGNS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #632286 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 380 2023
SWEENEY LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #763110 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 606 6513
STEWART PROPERTY SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #916515 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 599 6333
TABASCO - C L LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #941828 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 482 6438
SWEETSCAPES LAWN MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · San Joaquin County
License #1025000 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 599 3602
LIFESTYLE LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #1133823 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 276 4116
J V N LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · San Joaquin County
License #1093698 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 480 4358
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in RIPON
Some RIPON landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold D34 (D34)
RIPON Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 10 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 6 (60%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 4 (40%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 7 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 19.4 years
- Longest-established contractor: 36 years (licensed 1990)
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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 RIPON winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. RIPON 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.
