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
TRUE COLOR GROUP INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1117605 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 209 1995
JB LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1119969 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 225 1570
B N O BUILDERS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1107971 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 287 9136
M D C GONZALEZ LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1106998 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 410 8127
BEDOLLAS LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1121228 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 206 3262
INNOVATION TREE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1122224 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 608 5328
OCHOA LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1128831 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 569 0347
NUNES LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1122774 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(669) 242 6619
ARTIFICIAL GRASS PROS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1137747 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 234 4349
RHYTHMIC GARDENING CORPORATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1135442 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 826 2720
ENCINO LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1132780 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 781 5523
WESTACK LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1130423 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 581 5555
AMAZING LAND INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1144382 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 599 4153
ZARCO LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1149076 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 668 4446
A G S LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1150140 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 597 6181
A OTEIZA LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1154141 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 224 0098
GREEN EARTH LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #711979 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 952 9266
GARDEN CITY DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #753145 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 687 5664
PRINS POOL REMODELING
No Active WCLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #768413 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 979 9595
RASMUSSEN'S LANDSCAPING DESIGNS & GARDENING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #919797 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 997 1123
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.
