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
MG LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1144037 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 743 9526
J P L LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1978 · 47 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #363389 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 452 7385
WHITE MARK
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1987 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #506653 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 780 4625
EFREN CORNEJO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #598530 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(909) 681 8583
DE LEON LANDSCAPING
No Active WCLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #692934 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(562) 400 0316
LANDSCAPE UNIQUE IRRIGATION SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1015641 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 818 6540
VALLEY PEAK LANDSCAPE SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1025552 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 833 3764
FRISCH DAVID JR
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1044742 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 282 0643
GALMARC LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1061318 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 801 0402
GREEN 8 LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1060620 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 537 0305
ALL ROMERO'S LANDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1083185 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 750 9469
FIVE STAR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1095172 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 715 3833
INGAME LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1096441 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 743 5304
PARAGON LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1111042 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 344 9975
RIVER OAK LANDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1118983 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 438 9292
GREENWAY MANAGEMENT GROUP
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1124023 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 323 3939
PALO VERDE LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1136144 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 227 0031
JOSE TOVAR
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1128275 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 277 6606
WISE LANDSCAPING LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · Riverside County
License #1152917 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 610 9347
PEREZ LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1149690 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 398 2041
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.
