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
TRACTOR SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #809209 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 923 7741
SAN JOSE CONSERVATION CORPS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #812939 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 283 7171
TAMURA DESIGNS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #815992 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 279 0236
AC CONCRETE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #818037 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 687 0506
TOP CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #818353 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 210 5633
ON - SITE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #822658 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 866 8014
CURTIS HORTICULTURE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #826409 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 280 7339
GM LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #830624 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 992 5521
R RIVERA GENERAL LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #835580 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 829 8466
GLS CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #835800 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 859 4769
BONILLA BUILDERS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #840061 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 975 9977
BLACK DIAMOND PAVER STONES & LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #841042 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(800) 942 1955
BRITO H CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #851024 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 667 3513
BETTER LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #851514 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 841 9485
TAO LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #855862 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 660 9155
JJ NGUYEN INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #857202 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 899 6841
A B LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #857957 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 362 9251
C A L LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #858846 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 629 5073
BLUE SIERRA CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #859776 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 458 7917
NORCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #860669 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 670 0765
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.
