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
PACIFIC COAST HOME SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #863274 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 268 5015
A B CASTRO PLUMBING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #866997 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 993 9004
ITECH SOLUTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #868592 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 832 8150
CASTELLO JOHN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #871150 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 770 6801
SOUTH VALLEY LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #875430 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 954 8024
ALLPRO LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #875634 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 781 6693
SOUTHBAY DESIGN & LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #894036 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 452 1270
GARDENS ALIVE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #895289 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 314 5713
CIMA BUILDERS GROUP INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #898686 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 748 6241
GREENER MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #901766 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 729 6097
EVERGREEN CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #904621 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 274 1700
SILICON VALLEY LANDSCAPING SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #906367 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 891 2409
J M P LANDSCAPING & PAVERS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #908367 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 272 1130
NGUYEN THO VIET
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #928109 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 834 0278
CARRILLO LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #929269 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 393 3970
MAHAN AND SONS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #932336 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 761 0028
VARGAS CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #936144 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 667 4388
VISTA LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #937892 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 206 7920
SUPERIOR PAVER SYSTEM
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #938944 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 386 1791
VALLEY GREEN-SCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #939661 · Status: CLEAR ✓
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.
