CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
29 verified contractors · 20 carry active workers' comp · Average 18 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 29 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, 20 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 16 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10b, with minimum temperatures of 35–40°F and no meaningful frost season. Zone 10b is one of the most favorable climates for landscaping in the United States — a near-endless growing season, but also near-endless water demand. Experienced contractors here design around California's water restrictions, favor Mediterranean and drought-adapted species, and build irrigation systems calibrated for year-round operation. The absence of frost also means pest and disease pressure never resets — a contractor who understands Zone 10b biology is worth asking about.
29 Licensed Landscapers in SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
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Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #605145 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 388 5928
SOUTHLAND HOME IMPROVEMENTS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #639465 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 496 0725
SOUTH COAST GARDENING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #638938 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 492 4711
MC LAUGHLIN LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Partnership · Orange County
License #670691 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 285 2431
NEW WEST LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #653313 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 661 2767
VERMEULEN'S LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #746587 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(714) 822 4075
SUNNYHILLS LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #765292 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 616 6381
REYNOLDS D P CORPORATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #790710 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 493 1050
SHINE ILLUMINATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #896442 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 480 1599
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS FIELD MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #929290 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 481 7049
SMITH BRIAN WILLIAM LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #970263 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 422 6255
DESERET LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #989325 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 939 6840
PORTO STEPHEN JOHN FOR PARADISE LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #436750 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 429 5156
ACORN LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1985 · 40 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #483122 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 661 6448
SECOR MICHAEL KENT
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #612003 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 683 1139
PINO LANDSCAPE CO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #751626 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 279 9524
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE SERVICE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #862140 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 355 8542
PACIFIC SHORES LANDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #993290 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 201 8593
ALARI LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Orange County
License #995449 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 388 6600
CROSS DAVID L CO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Orange County
License #1030023 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 429 7517
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Some SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Earthwork & Paving (C12)
- 3 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 1 also hold D42 (D42)
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 29 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 20 (69%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 16 (55%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 19 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 18.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 43 years (licensed 1983)
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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 JUAN CAPISTRANO work year-round?
Yes. SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO sits in a near frost-free zone, so planting, irrigation work, and maintenance run every month of the year — though water-efficient design still matters under California's conservation rules.
