CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SAN DIEGO, CA
345 verified contractors · 199 carry active workers' comp · Average 14 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SAN DIEGO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 345 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SAN DIEGO, 199 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 209 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SAN DIEGO
SAN DIEGO sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10b, with minimum temperatures of 35–40°F and no meaningful frost season. Zone 10b is one of the most favorable climates for landscaping in the United States — a near-endless growing season, but also near-endless water demand. Experienced contractors here design around California's water restrictions, favor Mediterranean and drought-adapted species, and build irrigation systems calibrated for year-round operation. The absence of frost also means pest and disease pressure never resets — a contractor who understands Zone 10b biology is worth asking about.
345 Licensed Landscapers in SAN DIEGO
ADDISON CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #999574 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 992 0019
GONZALEZ CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPE DESIGN INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1012835 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 307 8411
JMC DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1011196 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 818 1040
SUNSET LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE
No Active WCLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1010526 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 817 5987
GREEN PLANET LANDCARE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1011673 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 402 9677
GUZMAN ABEL
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1013030 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 381 8555
DIAMOND DESIGNS LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1025791 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 688 1701
J L K COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1024793 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 846 6180
HGT LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1015583 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 250 0572
GRAVEL TO GOLD INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1015305 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(206) 819 7619
CALIFORNIA FARM AND GARDEN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1025826 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 563 5774
EVO TURF AND PAVERS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1018917 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(888) 434 8873
CORONADO BEST TURF
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1033273 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 500 8873
URBAN LANDCARE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1039559 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 504 0245
ENCANTO LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1038057 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 599 2702
HABITAR INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1030766 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 221 0568
BETTER PLACE DESIGN & BUILD
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1031735 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 355 9766
CABANAS LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1032433 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 788 1398
GARDEN N ROSES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1036082 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 583 1009
US TURF
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1040012 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 333 4001
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SAN DIEGO
Some SAN DIEGO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 20 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 74 also hold General Building (B)
- 10 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 11 also hold Electrical (C10)
- 18 also hold Tree Service (D49)
SAN DIEGO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 345 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 199 (58%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 209 (61%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 196 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 14.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 66 years (licensed 1959)
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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.
Do landscapers in SAN DIEGO work year-round?
Yes. SAN DIEGO sits in a near frost-free zone, so planting, irrigation work, and maintenance run every month of the year — though water-efficient design still matters under California's conservation rules.
