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
HANSON LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1985 · 40 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #479206 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 441 6416
TERRA FIRMA LANDSCAPE CO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1986 · 39 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #495376 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 408 3700
PROVIDENCE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #522170 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 222 2800
BRENTWOOD LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #514042 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 775 8104
PISCOPO PHILLIP ANTHONY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #535593 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 895 1319
RAINSCAPE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #536666 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 650 3398
KEVCON INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #545368 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 432 0307
ELIHU SHAHIN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #553367 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 200 1771
BRI ELECTRIC GROUP INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #593845 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 485 6464
SUPERIOR IRRIGATION AND LANDSCAPING COMPANY
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #616599 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 993 1202
GREENER SIDE THE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #614866 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 282 5620
A & B LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #641840 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 538 8673
NATURAL DESIGN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #646720 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 504 7626
HARDSCAPE SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #658655 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 892 5212
ARC OF SAN DIEGO THE
No Active WCLicensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #684747 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 685 1175
ARTISTIC LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #723581 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 250 1785
MERKEL & ASSOCIATES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 29 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #724891 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 560 5465
M K GRAHAM LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #748767 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 954 2221
RUSS RUSTIN LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #750156 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 232 0352
Z J J LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #763455 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 306 5575
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.
