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
Trans Landscape And Construction
Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #749124
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 574 0008
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Jones Eric Landscaping
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #851463
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 704 9651
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Travelers Casualty And Surety Company Of America
Online since 2006
Astute Building Co
Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1006773
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 434 8975
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
805 West Landscape Inc
Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1029557
Status: CLEAR ✓
Fortini Landscapes Design Build
Licensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1063957
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 704 3781
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2011
St Francis Landscape Inc
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1091392
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 544 8700
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Cultivate Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1079400
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 439 1757
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Slo Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1080524
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 458 2656
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2018
Alcatraz Landscape Inc
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1132354
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 788 8509
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2024
Red Dog Landscape
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1018023
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 440 6119
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
C D V Landscaping
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1086530
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 888 1711
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2023
Depaoli Nicholas Horticulture
Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1118940
Status: CLEAR ✓
(775) 690 1327
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Jason Mayr Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1137156
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 234 6941
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2024
Coastal Aquascapes LLC
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · San Luis Obispo County
License #1149806
Status: CLEAR ✓
(808) 652 6289
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Online since 2024
G-4 Commercial Irrigation Solutions
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1145362
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 936 9289
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance 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.