CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SANTA BARBARA, CA
111 verified contractors · 71 carry active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SANTA BARBARA means looking beyond reviews. Of the 111 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SANTA BARBARA, 71 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 59 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SANTA BARBARA
SANTA BARBARA sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10b, with minimum temperatures of 35–40°F and no meaningful frost season. Zone 10b is one of the most favorable climates for landscaping in the United States — a near-endless growing season, but also near-endless water demand. Experienced contractors here design around California's water restrictions, favor Mediterranean and drought-adapted species, and build irrigation systems calibrated for year-round operation. The absence of frost also means pest and disease pressure never resets — a contractor who understands Zone 10b biology is worth asking about.
111 Licensed Landscapers in SANTA BARBARA
PLANT WHISPERER THE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1978 · 48 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #350987 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 886 4465
BROOK AUTUMN LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1983 · 42 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #450081 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 455 2930
CHALLENGE ASPHALT INC
No Active WCLicensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #568465 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 969 2616
RUSSO MARC WILLIAM
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #596232 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 962 7377
BRANDEN IRRIGATION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #625881 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 683 8818
ARROYO SECO CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #664167 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 966 2907
DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #751997 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 680 5889
LIMCO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #760212 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 967 8309
AQUARIAN BACKFLOW INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #790229 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 452 1527
HANSON STEVE LANDSCAPING INC
No Active WCLicensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #803496 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 896 6422
NATIVE LANDSCAPE THE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #820618 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 570 2786
LET IT GROW LANDSCAPES
No Active WCLicensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #831923 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 896 6513
LANDSCAPES BY DAVIDS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #843976 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 963 9335
LAND TECH LANDSCAPING SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #866069 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 403 5303
HENDERSHOT PAUL DESIGN INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #884509 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 646 7199
DREAM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #916160 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 518 3742
VB CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #968368 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 895 3350
IRONWOOD LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #987383 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 452 1337
REVISION PIPELINES LANDSCAPE SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1004572 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 617 6054
SILVER LEAF LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1021311 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 695 2133
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SANTA BARBARA
Some SANTA BARBARA landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 4 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 11 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold Masonry (C29)
- 3 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 4 also hold Tree Service (D49)
SANTA BARBARA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 111 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 71 (64%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 59 (53%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 64 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 56 years (licensed 1970)
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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 SANTA BARBARA work year-round?
Yes. SANTA BARBARA sits in a near frost-free zone, so planting, irrigation work, and maintenance run every month of the year — though water-efficient design still matters under California's conservation rules.
