CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SAN JOSE, CA
282 verified contractors · 183 with active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated August 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.
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282 Licensed Landscapers in SAN JOSE
Wesonga Landscape Maintenance
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #871769
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 693 1901
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Four Seasons Construction & Landscaping
Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #885068
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 391 4462
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
A & D Builders
Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #884861
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 868 0101
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2006
Manuel's Landscape
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #912520
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 595 7388
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
United Quality Work Groups
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #901564
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 887 0517
License valid through Aug 2027
$12,500 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Green Paradise Landscape
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #916675
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 605 7511
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Daniel Raia
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #932308
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 835 6021
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
R&j Landscaping LLC
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Clara County
License #946599
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 687 2456
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2007
Tito's Landscaping Services
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #945470
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 849 3070
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Tien's Landscape & Maintenance
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #945254
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 981 5806
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
M B A Landscaping
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #946517
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 786 7330
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2009
Sand Landscaping Services
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #951761
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 561 1990
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Manuel's Landscape & Maintenance
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #957538
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 564 0659
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
1 Earth Landscape & Construction
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #953386
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 218 5752
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Quail Landscape
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #953668
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 518 2281
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2008
Del Sol Landscaping Maintenance & Design
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Partnership · Santa Clara County
License #969914
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 425 3798
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Arbol Landscape And Garden Services
Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #974649
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 410 5256
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Banksia Landscape Inc
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1018037
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 617 7100
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2016
Proscaping Inc
Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1034368
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 440 1991
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Stones Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1032828
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 204 8418
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2010
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)
SAN JOSE Landscapers by Specialty
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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.