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
WESTERN TREE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #639183 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 421 7119
T C ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Partnership · San Diego County
License #643169 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 277 8733
CORBELLA LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #654009 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 306 0366
LOPEZ LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #662122 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 262 5855
POOLE JEFFREY L
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #668179 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 925 5836
PACIFIC PROPERTIES SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #669908 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 549 7611
ESQUIRE LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #683801 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 530 2949
BESTSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #692560 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 991 9390
HURTADO LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #715638 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 382 5007
GREENSLEEVES LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #721234 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 672 4099
BELLE TERRE LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #722046 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 487 8639
FAIRCO DEVELOPER LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #764536 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(844) 210 8904
M V GARCIA
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #766336 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 745 8444
SIMPLY GREEN LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #775166 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 239 0758
VIRIDIAN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #777584 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(800) 736 6840
JONES STEVE LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #785584 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 571 1257
TOTAL GREEN LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #786721 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 726 4097
SDFS CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #786956 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 514 1230
PRECISION LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #796079 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 560 1800
HASHMI A B INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #798383 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 672 8059
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.
