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
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)
West View Landscape Inc
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #869609
Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 936 0549
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Levi Landscape Corporation
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #864485
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 779 8000
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2012
P T M General Engineering Services Inc
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #891265
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 710 1000
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Harco National Insurance Company
Online since 2006
Pacific Coast Landscape & Design Inc
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #907343
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 683 2197
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
contactus@pclandscapedesign.com
Online since 2007
Meyer Christian
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #910225
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 347 7855
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2019
Green Arrow Landscape
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #910312
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 688 2751
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Paramount Landscape & Irrigation Inc
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #926661
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 961 8864
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2009
Gutierrez Landscape And Maintenance
Licensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #934619
Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 231 1241
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Lestra Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #936843
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 774 3067
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Cornerstone Landcare Inc
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #943824
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 779 8000
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2015
San Antonio Tree Service
Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #977217
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 515 6251
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2007
J B C Design & Build Co
Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Partnership · Riverside County
License #982238
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 515 4926
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2013
Gonzalez Paulino
Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #982875
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 218 2161
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Great Earth L M
Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #996009
Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 660 8682
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Greenscape Solutions Inc
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1002576
Status: CLEAR ✓
(909) 252 1538
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Logan Construction
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1001379
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 233 1542
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 1998
Right Choice Landscape Inc
Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1008684
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 232 0981
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2023
Marroquin's Landscaping & Maintenance Services Inc
Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1012120
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 925 7042
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Travelers Casualty And Surety Company Of America
G & G Backflow
Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1011226
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 683 3538
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2004
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.