CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SAN MARCOS, CA
77 verified contractors · 41 with active workers' comp · Average 13 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SAN MARCOS means looking beyond reviews. Of the 77 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SAN MARCOS, 41 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 47 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SAN MARCOS
SAN MARCOS sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a, with minimum temperatures of 30–35°F. Zone 10a sits at the edge of frost risk — rare but possible, meaning irrigation systems need winterization readiness even if they rarely need it. The mild climate supports an enormous range of plant material, but summer fog patterns, coastal wind exposure, and microclimate variation within a single neighborhood can dramatically change what thrives. Local experience matters here more than in more uniform climates.
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77 Licensed Landscapers in SAN MARCOS
Dna Landscape Transformations
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1108552
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 259 4108
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Nazland
Licensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #693195
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 752 8686
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
San Marcos Landscape
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #972890
Status: CLEAR
(760) 539 7806
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Travelers Casualty And Surety Company Of America
Online since 2012
Lux Landscape Design Inc
Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #982871
Status: CLEAR
(888) 668 9877
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Great American Insurance Company
Los Agaves Landscaping
Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1039393
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 402 2935
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Garcia's Landscape Construction
Licensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1064478
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 481 2295
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2025
J.r.m. Landscape Construction
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1087267
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 828 8571
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Horizon View Landscape Inc
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1112933
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 213 3558
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Land Development Construction
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1126188
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 301 5615
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Chavez Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1136703
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 215 0834
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2004
Native Landscape Services Inc
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1148080
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 519 1005
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2016
Future Landscaping Services
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1156583
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 997 3657
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Pacific Estates Landscape LLC
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1151106
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 498 8606
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Arsenio's Landscape Inc
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1140930
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 496 4286
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Terrascaping Inc
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1150223
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 207 2079
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2002
Felipe Sanchez Landscaping & Maintenance Inc
Licensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1063599
Status: CLEAR
(760) 715 5047
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Irritech
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1067886
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 815 0606
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2022
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SAN MARCOS
Some SAN MARCOS landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 4 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 5 also hold General Building (B)
- 4 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 4 also hold Concrete-Related Services (D06)
- 10 also hold Tree Service (D49)
SAN MARCOS Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 77 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 41 (53%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 47 (61%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 48 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 13.3 years
- Longest-established contractor: 43 years (licensed 1983)
SAN MARCOS Landscapers by Specialty
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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.
How does coastal fog affect landscaping choices in SAN MARCOS?
SAN MARCOS's summer fog and microclimate variation change what thrives block to block. Contractors with local experience choose plant material and irrigation schedules matched to your specific exposure rather than a generic plan.