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
LUIS VINDEL LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #910248 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 517 6896
CREATIVE LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #911991 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(800) 247 5404
AH CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #912852 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 241 2084
LANDCARE LOGIC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #915934 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 560 8555
BAEZ LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #922519 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 987 3595
DANNY SMART LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #930083 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 610 7152
EMMA TREE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #930479 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 838 7125
LAURIE'S LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #935479 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 251 6455
A & C LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #939092 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 236 1000
LA JOLLA LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #940981 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 220 3138
LANDSCAPE LOGIC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #942177 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 446 6482
AQUINO'S LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #943621 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 528 1925
LAND AESTHETIC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #944494 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(800) 414 1860
WILSON WOODSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #945974 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 838 1398
DEL MAR LANDSCAPING CO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #956906 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 723 0332
I O ENVIRONMENTAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE INCORPORATED
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #957419 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 280 3278
AM LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #960678 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 444 6964
CITYSCAPES CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #962628 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 770 8511
PEDRO'S LANDSCAPE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #965601 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 449 3745
URBAN CORPS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #972059 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 235 6884
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.
