CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SANTA CLARA, CA
29 verified contractors · 19 carry active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SANTA CLARA means looking beyond reviews. Of the 29 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SANTA CLARA, 19 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 14 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SANTA CLARA
SANTA CLARA sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25–30°F. This means a true dormant season — lawns and most perennials slow significantly from December through February. Contractors experienced in Zone 9b know to schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost, design planting schemes around the zone's long dry summers, and recommend drought-tolerant species that handle both the heat and the occasional cold snap. Ask any contractor you hire whether their plant selections are rated for Zone 9b minimums.
29 Licensed Landscapers in SANTA CLARA
GREENWOOD LANDSCAPING LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Clara County
License #1152315 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 903 8434
NOYAR LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1152699 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 655 7701
GREENSCAPE RH LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1139950 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 771 8811
S M GENERAL CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1035561 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 420 0348
RUBA LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1060954 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 718 0467
MZ LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1082447 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 598 5169
CD LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1100509 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 646 6635
AQUA & TERRA LANDSCAPING SERVICE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1115163 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 713 7410
GREAT VIEW LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1119763 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 596 8723
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SANTA CLARA
Some SANTA CLARA landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 7 also hold General Building (B)
- 3 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold C20 (C20)
- 1 also hold Plumbing (C36)
SANTA CLARA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 29 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 19 (66%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 14 (48%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 15 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 15.9 years
- Longest-established contractor: 47 years (licensed 1979)
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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 CLARA winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. SANTA CLARA sees a real frost season, so experienced contractors schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost and choose cold-hardy plant material rated for the local winter lows.
