CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SAN CARLOS, CA
16 verified contractors · 13 with active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SAN CARLOS means looking beyond reviews. Of the 16 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SAN CARLOS, 13 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 10 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SAN CARLOS
SAN CARLOS 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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16 Licensed Landscapers in SAN CARLOS
Jenn's Gardening
Licensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #838902
Status: CLEAR ✓
Patchett Ned Consulting Inc
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #892928
Status: CLEAR ✓
A B Landscape
Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #1120645
Status: CLEAR ✓
Stafford Robert Inc
Licensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #595316
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 346 9385
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2017
Corporate Park Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #816043
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 631 0179
License valid through Dec 2026
$15,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Green Again Landscaping
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #850648
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 368 9304
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Conscapes Inc
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #861147
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 453 3288
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2005
Trujillo Landscape Services
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #891452
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 346 8459
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Properties Upkeep
Licensed 1983 · 42 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #443835
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 743 8361
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Scenic Scapes Inc
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #781856
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 595 8800
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2000
Naturewalk Inc
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #1022315
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 852 1408
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2015
Prestige Landscaping Co
Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #1036570
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 722 3352
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
carlos@prestigelandscapeinc.com
Online since 2026
Livebright Landscape Development LLC
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Limited Liability · San Mateo County
License #1097514
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 677 6177
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Online since 2022
Castillo Gardening Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #1100611
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 771 1866
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Groundwork Landscape & Construction Inc Dba Groundwork Outdoor
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #1149090
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 395 7405
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2025
Living Gardens
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #1113735
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 302 2052
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2021
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SAN CARLOS
Some SAN CARLOS landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 3 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold Tree Service (D49)
SAN CARLOS Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 16 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 13 (81%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 10 (63%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 9 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 15.9 years
- Longest-established contractor: 42 years (licensed 1983)
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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 SAN CARLOS?
SAN CARLOS'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.