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
TWIN PALMS COMPANIES LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Clara County
License #655747 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 761 6803
GRAND LAND MASTERS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #656973 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 378 2515
RELIABLE CONCEPTS CORPORATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #659057 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(844) 271 6655
GARDNERS LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #681449 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 660 5350
GOOD EARTH LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #690087 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 261 2860
CYPREX CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #701749 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 971 4274
MANIGLIA LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #712739 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 487 9620
F M A LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #712803 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 373 6458
JAUREGUI LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #717204 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 926 0928
FORRISTT CEVAN LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #719064 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 297 8538
GEOLAND CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #721128 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 270 1929
GREENSKEEPERS CO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Partnership · Santa Clara County
License #761878 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 778 3837
GREEN LIFE LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #764450 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 426 0890
BILL'S TREE CARE AND LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #766540 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 448 3956
LARSON LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #773325 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 807 2523
UNIQUE CONCRETE CREATIONS WATER FALLS AND PONDS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #779127 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 551 0501
TREE ELITE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #795681 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 996 8733
COMMON GROUND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #796063 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 278 9807
PETALON LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #796801 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 453 3998
BELLAVISTA LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #805462 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 294 6000
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.
