CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
35 verified contractors · 18 carry active workers' comp · Average 20 years in business · Updated June 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.
35 Licensed Landscapers in SAN LUIS OBISPO
D'ALFONSO'S NATIVE LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1984 · 41 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #465767 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 544 6685
RAINSCAPE A LANDSCAPE SERVICE COMPANY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #521934 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 541 8536
SLOMOW
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #546473 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 439 0911
K D JANNI LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #581669 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 541 4944
CUSICK LARRY LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #754591 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 544 6697
ECOTONES LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #767033 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 927 0374
ALL SEASONS GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #810233 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 544 5296
K C I ENVIRONMENTAL INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #813844 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 543 3311
DAN'S LANDSCAPING CO INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #906463 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 550 5488
CENTRAL COAST SYNTHETIC TURF
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #999743 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 260 1690
LANDWELL LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1014041 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 439 3747
CRIPE MICHAEL CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1976 · 49 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #324019 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 440 5557
HOMER JIM LANDSCAPE DESIGN INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1980 · 46 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #389708 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 431 9403
GRACE LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1984 · 42 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #454518 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 235 8142
WALTER GARY
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #545636 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 440 0118
DOYLE J LANDSCAPING CO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #565844 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 748 7190
APEX LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #626962 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 550 0447
ANDRADE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #723641 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 545 9732
SELNA CONSTRUCTION INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #731695 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 704 6620
TRANS LANDSCAPE AND CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #749124 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 574 0008
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.
