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
DOUGLAS LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #695779 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 445 2620
ANDERSON'S TREE CARE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Clara County
License #705171 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 226 8733
BY THE YARD
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #748650 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 294 1414
HEADRICK CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #775452 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 217 8389
RUSSELL'S LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #767365 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 568 9857
GOLD MEDAL GARDEN SERVICE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #774627 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 768 1447
LUPIAN LANDSCAPING CO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #787068 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 504 0485
DAO'S CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #789873 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 893 9917
NGUYEN THAI
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #786117 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 482 5999
CYPRESS CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPES INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #809551 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 480 5494
SLUGOCKI JIM BLAISE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #806016 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 406 7223
CONCRETE SOLUTIONS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #812047 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 836 2413
SIMPLE GREEN LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #815068 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 893 1671
DOUGLAS COMPANY THE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #826104 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 410 8117
TRUE VINE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #850364 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 670 2974
REAL ESTATE BUILDERS INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #843235 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 829 2805
M B LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #879595 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 836 8305
LALA DOMINIQUE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #864318 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 279 1993
PROSCAPE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #864808 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 966 5440
WESONGA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #871769 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 693 1901
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.
