CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SAN JOSE, CA
282 verified contractors · 183 with active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated August 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.
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282 Licensed Landscapers in SAN JOSE
Green Diamond Landscape Inc
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1135017
Status: CLEAR ✓
Century Bay Landscaping & Outdoor Design Corp
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1131051
Status: CLEAR ✓
Smart Green Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1126641
Status: CLEAR ✓
Santa Cruz Landscapes LLC
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Clara County
License #1146007
Status: CLEAR ✓
Economy Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1145996
Status: CLEAR ✓
West Bay Landscapes
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1095135
Status: CLEAR
Condo Vista Landscape
Licensed 1975 · 50 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #312030
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 398 7215
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
All Seasons Landscape Maintenance Inc
Licensed 1982 · 43 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #427129
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 293 6537
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Rocca Frank Landscape
Licensed 1983 · 42 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #444028
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 210 5127
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Maniglia Landscape Construction Inc
Licensed 1983 · 42 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #449895
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 487 9620
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2000
Blossom Valley Construction Inc
Licensed 1985 · 41 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #471202
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 993 0766
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2019
Landcon Landscape Construction Inc
Licensed 1985 · 41 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #468632
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 569 5065
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Metrofolia Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #520106
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 439 6975
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Cooper Ted Industries
Licensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #521603
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 358 3060
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Q L M - Inc
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #560651
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 265 0904
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2004
Advanced Landscape Systems
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #570322
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 559 7762
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2002
City Ii Enterprises Inc
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #543720
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 275 1200
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2000
Loayza's Landscaping Pools & Spas Inc
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #546014
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 297 5555
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 1998
Dooling Landscape Service
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #549144
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 221 3103
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2011
Landscape Environment
Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #572643
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 892 6760
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
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)
SAN JOSE Landscapers by Specialty
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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.