CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in RIVERSIDE, CA
132 verified contractors · 83 carry active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated June 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.
132 Licensed Landscapers in RIVERSIDE
SOHOLT & COMPANY LANDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #642676 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 276 1254
C X I CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #655964 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(800) 205 0929
LAWLER TIMOTHY L
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #710828 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 377 3940
MOW IT DOWN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 29 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #726229 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 782 8648
J C G LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #737335 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 267 2161
THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #745850 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 746 4559
SHAFER KEITH LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #809614 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 757 7136
EVERGREEN ENVIRONMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #810462 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 332 2218
ZUNIGA GROUP INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #813494 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 631 1408
ENVISION LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #844619 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 782 0260
ALWAYS THERE POOL CARE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #846444 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 420 0171
OLAGUE LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #863201 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 315 5568
GREEN SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Partnership · Riverside County
License #873901 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 288 3016
SPEEDY LANDSCAPE SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #924903 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 906 8914
ALDACO DAVID
No Active WCLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #966730 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(909) 505 1338
OCTOGREEN INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #994805 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 323 6153
SANTANA MIGUEL
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #999230 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 553 3019
TRULY GREEN DESIGNS INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1005098 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 275 7519
QS CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1021012 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 917 7954
EVERTHRIVE LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1016904 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 749 5022
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)
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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.
