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
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
Ethics Landscape Construction Inc
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1097765
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 376 1315
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2022
Intrepid Signature Landscape Inc
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1110460
Status: CLEAR ✓
(909) 772 7822
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2023
Modern Landscaping Services
Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1115514
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 515 5401
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
3gen Contractors
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1129346
Status: CLEAR ✓
Tropicana Landscape Inc
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1124007
Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 648 1845
License valid through Jul 2028
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Online since 2016
J P L Landscape Contractor
Licensed 1978 · 47 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #363389
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 452 7385
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
White Mark
Licensed 1987 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #506653
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 780 4625
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Efren Cornejo
Licensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #598530
Status: CLEAR ✓
(909) 681 8583
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
De Leon Landscaping
Licensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #692934
Status: CLEAR ✓
(562) 400 0316
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2022
Landscape Unique Irrigation Services
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1015641
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 818 6540
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Valley Peak Landscape Services
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1025552
Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 833 3764
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Frisch David Jr
Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1044742
Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 282 0643
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Galmarc Landscaping
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1061318
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 801 0402
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Green 8 Landscape
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1060620
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 537 0305
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
All Romero's Landscape Inc
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1083185
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 750 9469
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Five Star Landscape Maintenance Inc
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1095172
Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 715 3833
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Ingame Landscape
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1096441
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 743 5304
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
River Oak Landscape Inc
Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1118983
Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 438 9292
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Greenway Management Group
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1124023
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 323 3939
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
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.