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
JUAREZ & SONS LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1031233 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 506 0681
ROJAS FLORES LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1037073 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 597 5995
GO PANORAMA LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1034864 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 483 9180
NORTHWOLF GROUP INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1029928 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 971 9299
AM CO CONCRETE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Clara County
License #1043191 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 717 3036
SAL DESIGN LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1048874 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 781 5523
GREEN GARDENS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1049872 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 923 3087
BAYLAND LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1050919 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 660 5261
SERRANO'S LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1052622 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 704 8294
CONSTRUCTION PROS ML
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1053194 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 920 7718
ROBLES GARDENING LANDSCAPE SERVICE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Clara County
License #1053878 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 655 8284
CEBALLOS ADRIAN LANDSCAPING SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1065078 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 724 3139
GOLDEN SKY LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1060923 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 238 4653
GREENER BAY LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1061141 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 601 8477
HILLS LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1058950 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 313 1519
SUNSERI LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1055629 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 769 0266
ARAVAT LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1055934 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 876 8952
K & K LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1063813 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 759 9990
ZIN OLA
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1063557 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 966 6510
ELITE CUSTOM POOLS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1075086 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 210 1590
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.
