CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SAN DIEGO, CA
345 verified contractors · 199 with active workers' comp · Average 14 years in business · Updated August 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.
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345 Licensed Landscapers in SAN DIEGO
Puentes Landscape Maintenance Inc
Licensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #938732
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 709 9956
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Rossignol Companies
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #942412
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 344 6602
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Long Landscape
Licensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #937037
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 397 3575
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
J C Rosas Landscaping
Licensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #936696
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 794 8510
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Alvizia Corporation
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #950872
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 591 9162
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2019
Lane Landscaping
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #957070
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 993 3813
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Green Outlook Landscape Contruction Co
Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #982033
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 999 4996
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
S D Lawn Maintenance
Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #986302
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 301 0924
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Lara Builders
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1002377
Status: CLEAR
(858) 775 0760
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Arch Insurance Company
Online since 2023
Ryel Landscapes Inc
Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #995406
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 719 7475
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Addison Construction
Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #999574
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 992 0019
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
D B Landscape Co
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1002691
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 814 0249
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2026
Divine View Landscape Management
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1003899
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 651 0919
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Gonzalez Construction & Landscape Design Inc
Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1012835
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 307 8411
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Green Planet Landcare
Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1011673
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 402 9677
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Guzman Abel
Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1013030
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 381 8555
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Jmc Development Group Inc
Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1011196
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 818 1040
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Sunset Landscaping & Maintenance
Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1010526
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 817 5987
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
J L K Commercial Cleaning Services
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1024793
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 846 6180
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Hgt Landscape Inc
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1015583
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 250 0572
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
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.