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
FORTRESS FENCE & LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #814226 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 223 7696
SAN DIEGO TREE CARE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #816714 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 530 8733
MIKE'S INLAND & COASTAL LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #818171 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 513 0054
TOUCHSTONE DEVELOPMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #823108 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 586 0414
BLUE PACIFIC ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #824455 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 956 1456
GEARED FOR GROWTH
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #834845 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 885 7782
NATURE'S ELEMENTS LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #847962 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 312 3418
PALM ENGINEERING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #853930 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 291 1495
OCCIDENTAL LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #855488 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 889 4450
DON'S PAINTING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #865897 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 370 1900
REINONE GENERAL ENGINEERING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #867312 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 274 2479
ORTIZ LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #874264 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 270 7436
DE SOL LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #876974 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 213 8099
STEVE SCHOTT LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #891221 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 733 8194
PLANTS COMPREHENSIVE / SOCAL NATIVESCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #893456 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 223 5054
TOTAL QUALITY CORPORATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #898825 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 295 7833
INTEGRITY PLUMBING AND LANDSCAPING LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #899480 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 335 3339
COASTAL LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #902957 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 692 6160
ZION LANDSCAPE CORP
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #903000 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 541 1111
TERRA GROUP LANDSCAPE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #904594 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 542 9599
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.
