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
Green Services
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Partnership · Riverside County
License #873901
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 288 3016
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2002
Speedy Landscape Services
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #924903
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 906 8914
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Aldaco David
Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #966730
Status: CLEAR ✓
(909) 505 1338
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Santana Miguel
Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #999230
Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 553 3019
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Truly Green Designs Inc
Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1005098
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 275 7519
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Everthrive Landscape Inc
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1016904
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 749 5022
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
office@everthrivelandscape.com
Online since 2016
Qs Construction Inc
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1021012
Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 917 7954
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2025
Gavino's Lawn Services Inc
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1027974
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 660 6084
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2009
Green Turf Landscaping And Maintenance
Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1038942
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 254 8341
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Venture General Contracting Corp
Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1036849
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 712 3533
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2021
Santana Landscape Services
Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1031777
Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 514 8411
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Sd Landscaping
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1051853
Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 916 7466
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2012
Highridge Landscape Inc
Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1044536
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 236 2200
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Trace Landcare
Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1045110
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 275 4254
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2022
Building Synergies Inc
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1050059
Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 492 3688
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Platte River Insurance Company
Online since 2002
New Season Property Services
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1051303
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 961 7167
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Field View Construction Co Inc
Licensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1062979
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 725 8004
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Apex Landscape Innovations
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1056908
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 999 2150
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Socal Landscaping
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1071885
Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 310 3325
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2021
Bennali Construction Inc
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1081629
Status: CLEAR ✓
(323) 493 9591
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
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.