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
PM LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #857717 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 212 0359
DAMIAN - MEJIA FRANCISCO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #855049 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 403 3620
STEPPING STONE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #844603 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 762 8988
A N S CONSTRUCTION INC
No Active WCLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #846978 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 212 7800
ALBERT'S LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #853233 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 423 9665
ALL PHASE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #857873 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 442 7820
CONNOR THOMAS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #859856 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 846 5985
HASTINGS BUILD - SCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #876046 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 520 6906
CONSTRUCTION PLUS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #878320 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 405 1565
PARADISE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #890156 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 417 0165
SPRINGVIEW LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #886330 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 229 7229
S N A LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #887026 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 995 0969
MY GARDENER
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #889347 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 778 7579
HEGERLE LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #896558 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 248 2172
TORO'S LAWNCARE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #903107 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 263 8204
A M E WEST
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #907313 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 504 9676
C & A LANDSCAPE SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #905775 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 710 5565
FORDYCE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #900922 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 846 0365
COASTAL SAGE GARDENING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #920677 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 223 5229
WHC & CO
No Active WCLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #926673 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 583 2357
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.
