CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SAN MATEO, CA
47 verified contractors · 26 with active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SAN MATEO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 47 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SAN MATEO, 26 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 MATEO
SAN MATEO 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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47 Licensed Landscapers in SAN MATEO
Vista Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #438893
Status: CLEAR ✓
Circlefoot
Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #982112
Status: CLEAR ✓
Visions Landscaping & Design Inc
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #844993
Status: CLEAR ✓
Td Builder LLC
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Limited Liability · San Mateo County
License #1057829
Status: CLEAR ✓
Oasis Gardens LLC
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Limited Liability · San Mateo County
License #1084066
Status: CLEAR ✓
Emerald Greens Grass LLC
Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Limited Liability · San Mateo County
License #1104368
Status: CLEAR ✓
Loma Verde Gardens
Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #981906
Status: CLEAR
Loma Verde Gardens
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #1059777
Status: CLEAR
Green Day Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #1128785
Status: CLEAR ✓
Living Roots
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #1138861
Status: CLEAR
Suruki Harry K
Licensed 1975 · 50 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #309786
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 349 0856
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Loral Landscaping
Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #643676
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 340 6940
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 1999
Calnative Landscaping
Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #637466
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 341 2333
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Online since 2005
Full Gardening Service Inc
Licensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #679673
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 692 1030
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Superior Landscaping Service
Licensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #679400
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 280 0880
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Quality Landscape & Concrete Inc
Licensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #758745
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 571 5778
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Platte River Insurance Company
Evergreen Landscapes
Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #807543
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 444 4347
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Ramirez Landscaping
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #922315
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 850 2471
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2019
Terra Rubina
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #921463
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 298 2279
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2007
Fitzgerald Paul Landscapes Inc
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #943040
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 222 0037
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SAN MATEO
Some SAN MATEO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 3 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 2 also hold Synthetic Products (D12)
- 2 also hold Tree Service (D49)
SAN MATEO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 47 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 26 (55%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 21 (45%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 24 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 15.7 years
- Longest-established contractor: 51 years (licensed 1975)
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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 MATEO?
SAN MATEO'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.