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
Door Thomas L
Licensed 1975 · 51 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #303165
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 279 4990
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Placido Tony F
Licensed 1981 · 45 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #405961
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 606 1979
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Coney Landscaping
Licensed 1983 · 42 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #442225
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 349 1651
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2006
Young Tom Landscaping
Licensed 1987 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #506814
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 430 3093
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Miguel's Landscaping
Licensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #687119
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 571 1334
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2022
Sanchez M Landscaping
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #860920
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 444 7072
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Cali - Nite - Lites
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #913844
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 537 9298
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Mid Peninsula Landscaping
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #946239
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 579 2704
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Greenleaf Landscaping
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #960088
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 271 5452
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2023
Bucio Garden Service A Partnership
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Partnership · San Mateo County
License #974061
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 291 3526
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Mi Monarca Landscaping Corp
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #1054199
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 556 6358
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2021
Truscapes Landscape Construction
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #1069510
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 515 6771
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Rivera Landscapes
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #1085917
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 518 3480
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Loral Horticultural Services
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #1089254
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 340 6940
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 1999
Sequoia Outdoor Design & Build Inc
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #1099847
Status: CLEAR ✓
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2022
Petalwood Gardens
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #1143848
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 787 2569
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2025
J C Landscaping
Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #1034658
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 776 8780
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Crystal Springs Landscape Inc
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #1066404
Status: CLEAR
(650) 619 5686
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2020
Zaragoza Landscape Management
Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · San Mateo County
License #1075747
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 389 3794
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2021
Green Fashion Nursery Inc
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · San Mateo County
License #1095615
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 348 3813
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2017
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.