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
STEALTH LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1122184 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 940 9746
TURF & SON'S LANDSCAPING LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1112919 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 432 5836
NEZT LANDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1121598 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 381 9938
POWERS SPRINKLER AND LANDSCAPE DRAINAGE SERVICE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1113399 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 204 7725
RENSHAW LANDSCAPE SERVICES LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1116946 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 885 3596
DWELLING ON CARBON
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1119040 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 300 7114
COLLIER LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1107470 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 725 2753
CO-HARVEST FOUNDATION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1111524 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 857 1787
AMERISCAPE LANDSCAPE CORPORATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1125100 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 780 6145
LEON DESIGN & BUILD INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1125806 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 389 6948
MISHEK LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1126107 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 722 8425
UNITED LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1138157 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 510 8498
SPRINKLER MAN INC THE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1124443 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 572 5476
BARRIOS LANDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1126250 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 764 8904
SAN DIEGO GREEN PLANTERS INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1126500 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 300 6047
SANDYLAND LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1128504 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 546 3214
DOVAL LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1130845 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 735 2099
ALL AMERICAN PATRIOT BUILDERS INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1132198 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 454 1406
IN NATURE LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1132374 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 735 1930
FOREST BROWN HARDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1133759 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 288 8536
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.
