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
REEEF LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1142921 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 398 0362
ECONOMY LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1145996 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 540 4659
SANTA CRUZ LANDSCAPES LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Clara County
License #1146007 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 266 7051
MI RANCHITO LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1151616 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 690 1004
JADE LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Clara County
License #1151872 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(669) 258 6558
BEST VIEW LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1152679 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 802 7622
PRIME LAND LANDSCAPING COMPANY
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1152682 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 835 2753
BERRYESSA QUALITY LANDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1152827 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 960 5995
WENCES CONSTRUCTION INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1153044 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 780 5742
VISION TO COMPLETION INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1153921 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 702 5141
BAY AREA TOP LANDSCAPING CORP
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1154181 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 204 3110
RESILIENCE LANDCARE MANAGEMENT INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1154468 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 401 3327
TOM NGUYEN LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1154583 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 726 2366
CALI SCAPES INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1030058 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 771 2496
SILICON VALLEY PRO PAINTING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1067442 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 649 1157
RODRIGUEZ JOSE R
No Active WCLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1082391 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(669) 233 6026
WEST BAY LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1095135 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(669) 837 1616
COMPLETION OF VISION INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1093077 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 650 2794
FLATSTONE LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1095189 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 483 4720
BAY AREA BACKYARD DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1095227 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 590 5755
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.
