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
JONES ERIC LANDSCAPING
No Active WCLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #851463 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 704 9651
SPRINKLER PROS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1001602 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 878 5449
ASTUTE BUILDING CO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1006773 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 434 8975
805 WEST LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1029557 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 296 3665
FORTINI LANDSCAPES DESIGN BUILD
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1063957 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 704 3781
SLO LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1080524 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 458 2656
ST FRANCIS LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1091392 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 544 8700
CULTIVATE RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEMS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1079400 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 439 1757
ALCATRAZ LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1132354 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 788 8509
RED DOG LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1018023 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 440 6119
C D V LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1086530 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 888 1711
DEPAOLI NICHOLAS HORTICULTURE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1118940 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(775) 690 1327
JASON MAYR LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1137156 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 234 6941
G-4 COMMERCIAL IRRIGATION SOLUTIONS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1145362 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 936 9289
COASTAL AQUASCAPES LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · San Luis Obispo County
License #1149806 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(808) 652 6289
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.
