CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
35 verified contractors · 18 with active workers' comp · Average 20 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SAN LUIS OBISPO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 35 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SAN LUIS OBISPO, 18 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 21 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SAN LUIS OBISPO
SAN LUIS OBISPO 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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35 Licensed Landscapers in SAN LUIS OBISPO
D'alfonso's Native Landscapes Inc
Licensed 1984 · 41 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #465767
Status: CLEAR ✓
Landwell Landscape Construction
Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1014041
Status: CLEAR ✓
Grace Landscapes
Licensed 1984 · 42 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #454518
Status: CLEAR ✓
Apex Landscaping
Licensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #626962
Status: CLEAR ✓
Sprinkler Pros
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1001602
Status: CLEAR ✓
Rainscape A Landscape Service Company
Licensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #521934
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 541 8536
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2001
Slomow
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #546473
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 439 0911
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2010
K D Janni Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #581669
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 541 4944
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2002
Cusick Larry Landscape
Licensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #754591
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 544 6697
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2001
Ecotones Landscapes Inc
Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #767033
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 927 0374
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2009
All Seasons Gardening And Landscaping
Licensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #810233
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 544 5296
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2002
K C I Environmental Inc
Licensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #813844
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 543 3311
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2004
Dan's Landscaping Co Inc
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #906463
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 550 5488
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Central Coast Synthetic Turf
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #999743
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 260 1690
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Cripe Michael Construction
Licensed 1976 · 49 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #324019
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 440 5557
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Homer Jim Landscape Design Inc
Licensed 1980 · 46 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #389708
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 431 9403
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Walter Gary
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #545636
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 440 0118
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Doyle J Landscaping Co
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #565844
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 748 7190
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Andrade Landscape
Licensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #723641
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 545 9732
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Selna Construction Inc
Licensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #731695
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 704 6620
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SAN LUIS OBISPO
Some SAN LUIS OBISPO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 7 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold Masonry (C29)
SAN LUIS OBISPO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 35 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 18 (51%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 21 (60%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 23 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 20.2 years
- Longest-established contractor: 49 years (licensed 1976)
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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 LUIS OBISPO winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. SAN LUIS OBISPO 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.