CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SAN JOSE, CA
282 verified contractors · 183 carry active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SAN JOSE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 282 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SAN JOSE, 183 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 163 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25–30°F. This means a true dormant season — lawns and most perennials slow significantly from December through February. Contractors experienced in Zone 9b know to schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost, design planting schemes around the zone's long dry summers, and recommend drought-tolerant species that handle both the heat and the occasional cold snap. Ask any contractor you hire whether their plant selections are rated for Zone 9b minimums.
282 Licensed Landscapers in SAN JOSE
CONDO VISTA LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1975 · 50 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #312030 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 398 7215
ALL SEASONS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1982 · 43 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #427129 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 293 6537
ROCCA FRANK LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1983 · 42 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #444028 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 210 5127
MANIGLIA LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1983 · 42 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #449895 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 487 9620
LANDCON LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1985 · 41 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #468632 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 569 5065
BLOSSOM VALLEY CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1985 · 41 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #471202 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 993 0766
METROFOLIA LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #520106 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 439 6975
COOPER TED INDUSTRIES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #521603 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 358 3060
CITY II ENTERPRISES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #543720 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 275 1200
LOAYZA'S LANDSCAPING POOLS & SPAS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #546014 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 297 5555
DOOLING LANDSCAPE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #549144 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 221 3103
Q L M - INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #560651 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 265 0904
ADVANCED LANDSCAPE SYSTEMS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #570322 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 559 7762
LANDSCAPE ENVIRONMENT
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #572643 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 892 6760
SARATOGA GARDENING SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #585300 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 482 6422
IMAGISCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #619049 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 857 3188
GOMEZ ALEX LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #633785 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 761 5031
ROBLES RUDY LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #638848 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 275 6940
PACIFIC CREST LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #645911 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 451 9296
ADVANCED FACILITY OPERATIONS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #650073 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 701 8857
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SAN JOSE
Some SAN JOSE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 15 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 60 also hold General Building (B)
- 16 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 10 also hold Plumbing (C36)
- 10 also hold Tree Service (D49)
SAN JOSE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 282 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 183 (65%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 163 (58%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 164 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 15.1 years
- Longest-established contractor: 50 years (licensed 1975)
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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 JOSE winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. SAN JOSE sees a real frost season, so experienced contractors schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost and choose cold-hardy plant material rated for the local winter lows.
