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
FOUR SEASONS CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #885068 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 391 4462
A & D BUILDERS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #884861 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 868 0101
UNITED QUALITY WORK GROUPS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #901564 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 887 0517
MANUEL'S LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #912520 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 595 7388
GREEN PARADISE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #916675 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 605 7511
DANIEL RAIA
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #932308 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 835 6021
R&J LANDSCAPING LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Clara County
License #946599 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 687 2456
M B A LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #946517 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 786 7330
TIEN'S LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #945254 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 981 5806
TITO'S LANDSCAPING SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #945470 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 849 3070
SAND LANDSCAPING SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #951761 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 561 1990
MANUEL'S LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #957538 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 564 0659
1 EARTH LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #953386 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 218 5752
QUAIL LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #953668 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 518 2281
DEL SOL LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE & DESIGN
No Active WCLicensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Partnership · Santa Clara County
License #969914 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 425 3798
ARBOL LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #974649 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 410 5256
BANKSIA LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1018037 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 617 7100
STONES LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1032828 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 204 8418
GET PRO LANDSCAPING & MANAGEMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1033857 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 421 0653
PROSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1034368 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 440 1991
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.
