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
STRAWBERRY MANAGEMENT
No Active WCLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #934457 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 315 0792
PRECISION INSTALLERS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #948058 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(669) 231 9935
EL DORADO TK LANDSCAPE
No Active WCLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #975302 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 422 3571
K T LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #975605 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 914 8980
CORONEL LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1034189 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 771 5183
ZEF'S LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1037137 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 460 0376
ST CLAIR RICHARD
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1028916 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 205 0770
CMB CONSTRUCTION INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1038841 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 680 9161
D L CONSTRUCTION INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1048940 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 914 5343
TRAN GENERAL CONTRACTORS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1041791 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 940 3949
DAN'S LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1068286 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 687 6965
BAY AREA TINTWORKS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1066560 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 506 5827
NGUYEN TOM LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1069727 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 726 2366
LE TA CHI
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1074701 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 252 3589
101 LANDSCAPE & DESIGN INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1083889 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 269 0101
HIDALGO LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1085714 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 706 3557
LOYA'S LANDSCAPING
No Active WCLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1088721 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 591 3916
UNITED QUALITY CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1095402 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 887 0517
E & E LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1093930 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 963 1510
ACTION LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1097915 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 413 6599
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.
