CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in RIVERSIDE, CA
132 verified contractors · 83 with active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in RIVERSIDE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 132 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in RIVERSIDE, 83 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 79 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in RIVERSIDE
RIVERSIDE 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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132 Licensed Landscapers in RIVERSIDE
Perez Lawn Care & Landscaping
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1149690
Status: CLEAR ✓
Tavaglione Construction & Development Inc
Licensed 1972 · 53 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #278222
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 684 8870
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2011
Rcb & Sons Inc
Licensed 1977 · 48 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #349815
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 689 6377
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Platte River Insurance Company
Online since 2001
F S Commercial Landscape Inc
Licensed 1979 · 47 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #376181
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 360 7070
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 1999
Landscaping By Mike
Licensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #523974
Status: CLEAR ✓
(909) 519 5212
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Landscape Center The
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #553561
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 352 8383
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2001
Curb Tech
Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #621555
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 780 4998
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 1997
Cdl Landscape Inc
Licensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #698227
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 324 0062
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2006
Ward Gordon Junior
Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #716434
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 858 1509
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · United Surety Insurance Company
Daniel Victor Simmons
Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #711633
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 232 5605
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Earthworks Soil Amendments Inc
Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #747293
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 782 0260
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 1998
Milagro Landscape Company
Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #744536
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 312 0238
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Paradise Garden Center Inc
Licensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #759946
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 780 8791
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2021
Paz Landscape
Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Partnership · Riverside County
License #766071
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 785 8274
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2004
Green Meadows Landscape Maintenance
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #783932
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 377 5769
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Prime Builders
Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #795780
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 780 8624
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2001
Resort Styles
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #787280
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 354 8911
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Turboscape Inc
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #851931
Status: CLEAR ✓
(866) 887 2672
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2004
Addink Turf Farms Inc
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #843016
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 687 7581
License valid through Jul 2028
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2013
Em Landscape Pools & Spas
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #848437
Status: CLEAR ✓
(909) 831 2518
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in RIVERSIDE
Some RIVERSIDE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 10 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 25 also hold General Building (B)
- 6 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 5 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 13 also hold Tree Service (D49)
RIVERSIDE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 132 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 83 (63%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 79 (60%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 82 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.9 years
- Longest-established contractor: 53 years (licensed 1972)
RIVERSIDE 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 RIVERSIDE?
RIVERSIDE'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.