CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SANTA MARIA, CA
59 verified contractors · 28 carry active workers' comp · Average 12 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SANTA MARIA means looking beyond reviews. Of the 59 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SANTA MARIA, 28 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 26 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SANTA MARIA
SANTA MARIA 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.
59 Licensed Landscapers in SANTA MARIA
SPIESS CONSTRUCTION CO INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1977 · 49 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #333989 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 937 5859
SNYDER LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1979 · 47 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #369190 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 310 9725
NISHIMORI LANDSCAPE & DESIGN INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #610659 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 928 5756
MIRANDA'S LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 29 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #728205 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 922 6524
CENTRAL CITY TREE SERVICE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #746911 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 928 3513
MACIAS R LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #768742 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 448 4889
V T C ENTERPRISES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #817052 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 928 5000
GROUNDWORKS LANDSCAPE CO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #835313 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 287 9221
BOZARTH INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #888493 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 922 1749
S B LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #890691 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 714 2665
VAL - COAST INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #906597 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 868 6100
ENVISION LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1006570 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 623 5719
S L G CONTRACTING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1009771 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 922 3881
DAVIS STEPHEN B LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #688625 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 478 1317
TENIENTE & SON LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Partnership · Santa Barbara County
License #719726 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 680 2452
PASSEGGER MICHAEL
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #756490 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 712 3045
MIRANDA ADELE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #806886 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 896 9103
BUCHAN RYAN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #806892 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 714 1962
GROUND SCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #815212 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 714 8501
CHAPARRAL ENT INC
No Active WCLicensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #816593 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 588 6917
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SANTA MARIA
Some SANTA MARIA 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)
- 1 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold Painting (C33)
- 3 also hold Tree Service (D49)
SANTA MARIA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 59 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 28 (47%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 26 (44%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 28 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 12.9 years
- Longest-established contractor: 49 years (licensed 1977)
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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 MARIA winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. SANTA MARIA 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.
