CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SAN RAFAEL, CA
71 verified contractors · 48 with active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SAN RAFAEL means looking beyond reviews. Of the 71 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SAN RAFAEL, 48 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 33 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SAN RAFAEL
SAN RAFAEL 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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71 Licensed Landscapers in SAN RAFAEL
Gardens & Gables
Licensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #779218
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 499 0331
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 1999
Artistic License
Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #794047
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 716 6753
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 1995
Unique Land Construction
Licensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #814850
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 318 5246
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Caffrey Landscapes Inc
Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #827226
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 279 8469
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2024
Fernandez Manuel Landscape
Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #854064
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 606 2272
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Campos Raul Landscapes
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #861568
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 221 8544
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Garcia's Landscape Services
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #894818
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 453 6064
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Better Than Real Artificial Grass
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #897534
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 485 9231
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2008
G & R Landscaping Construction
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #928354
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 455 8933
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2009
C K Water Systems & Landscape Development
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #929815
Status: CLEAR ✓
(925) 395 3103
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
E V Solutions Inc
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #958124
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 261 1974
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2024
Bortolussi & Watkin Inc
Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #962905
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 453 4675
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Fidelity And Deposit Company Of Maryland
Online since 1998
Garth's Gardens
Licensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #990373
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 505 7034
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2007
D W S Landscape
Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #996945
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 740 7338
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2014
Ospital Landscape Inc
Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Marin County
License #1012609
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 762 6852
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
G Landscape Division LLC
Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Limited Liability · Marin County
License #1005347
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 444 0573
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Ovelle Irrigation
Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #614252
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 250 3165
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Mc Kenzie Landscaping
Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #766548
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 613 2784
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2024
Efrain's Landscape Construction
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #785310
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 827 2151
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2006
Farrell's Landscapes
Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Marin County
License #818937
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 456 8131
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SAN RAFAEL
Some SAN RAFAEL landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 3 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 6 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold C21 (C21)
- 1 also hold Painting (C33)
SAN RAFAEL Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 71 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 48 (68%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 33 (46%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 42 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 15.3 years
- Longest-established contractor: 47 years (licensed 1978)
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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 RAFAEL?
SAN RAFAEL'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.