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
CALIFORNIA NATIVESCAPES LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Clara County
License #944670 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 243 5663
ATRICS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #945094 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 252 5546
VISTA LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #937892 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 206 7920
VARGAS CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #936144 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 667 4388
CEREUS CORPORATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #956771 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 858 7917
THREE RIVERS LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #949506 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 482 0700
BAYSIDE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #968075 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 460 8507
AMEX CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #968341 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 892 3215
GARDEN GROUP
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #971057 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 829 1648
J P M LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #963784 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 636 6442
BAY MAPLES WILD CALIFORNIA GARDENS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #977639 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 391 0647
CHANDLERS PLUMBING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #977412 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 449 3443
GREEN SIERRA LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #980331 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 504 5752
ALLSITE CORP GOODS/SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #987522 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 280 1700
COLORSCAPE LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #987421 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 904 8085
A A A LANDSCAPING GROUP INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #987879 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 422 1679
SAN JOSE TREE SERVICE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #985639 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 422 1313
CUEVAS ART LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #986029 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 605 3707
INTERIOR PLANT DESIGN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #989429 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 286 1367
ALAMO LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #992321 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 613 3395
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.
