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
MODERN YARDZ INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1082881 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 775 9554
ENDLESS SUMMER HARDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1088523 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 252 9088
QUETZAL LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1082680 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 222 1454
VISION LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1089311 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 847 6085
L WATSON LANDSCAPE DESIGN CO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1103550 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(617) 293 9723
YKB DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1102675 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(862) 237 0209
BEYOND LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1101783 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 914 0009
RESTORATION LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1099727 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 848 5778
VISION LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1098708 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 776 1724
SUNNY BUILDERS GROUP INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1098213 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 888 1725
GAIA BUILDERS & POOLS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1115070 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 724 8440
PARADISE LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1116176 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 802 2010
EVERLASTING POOLS & LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1118419 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 250 3233
J & M LANDSCAPE & HARDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1117138 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 633 0515
IC TREES LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1117352 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 788 2722
LIKE NO ONE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1121289 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 955 3315
CALI YARDS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1108653 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 956 4170
LUSSO DESIGN AND BUILD INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1108702 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 227 7170
HARMONY DESIGN AND BUILD INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1119042 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 297 7571
VALUECRAFTERS REMODELING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1119043 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 228 6226
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.
