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
CALIFORNIA NATIVE GARDEN FOUNDATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1073516 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 666 1518
FLOR LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1073083 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 800 3811
PENGLIN LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1073324 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 569 6422
UNIQUE INTERLOCKING PAVERS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1076625 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 693 9043
FARFAN LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1086470 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 218 1643
INNOVATION OUTDOOR IMPROVEMENTS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1091841 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 832 7500
BUCKEYE LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1085606 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 315 2573
HEAVENLY GREENS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1084818 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 723 4954
BLK STONE LANSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1090682 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 640 2178
MAC LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1077171 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 718 5848
MS GARDENING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1077564 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 509 2979
SMART YARDS CO-OP
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1085195 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 704 3462
G G G LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1104815 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 805 9897
HIGH LEVEL BUILDERS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1103262 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(669) 324 7633
RCC LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1115767 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(669) 204 8214
ZELADA LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1116035 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 518 0537
PAVE MASTERS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1114480 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 705 7777
GARDENERS INC THE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1111585 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 509 6532
D & I LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1110008 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 816 3822
U & D LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1108236 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 834 3640
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.
