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
HERNANDEZ LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #843739 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 310 0141
J V PERFORMANCE LANDSCAPE
No Active WCLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #850970 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 331 7147
WAGER LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #873134 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 455 3085
CENTRAL COAST WATER AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #947210 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 264 8845
DREAMSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1036020 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 598 9947
DAN THE LANDSCAPE MAN INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1052383 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 266 9929
LAWSON LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1059485 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 363 3081
SHOFAR LANDSCAPE CONTRACTING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1075454 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 305 6208
ALLWEATHER LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1083565 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 922 0580
MARTINEZ LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1097239 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 345 6590
SCENIC ROUTE LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1105327 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 332 9362
BAJASCAPE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Barbara County
License #1120039 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 345 6956
LEAFSTONE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1115542 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 623 6232
LOW H20 LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1108235 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 863 2525
K & G LANDSCAPE GARDENING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1138619 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 868 8433
PAESAGGIO LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1133799 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 621 3938
ADVANCED FACILITY SOLUTIONS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #810717 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 260 6489
FREDDIE'S CAL-PACIFIC LANDSCAPE CO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #879431 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 266 9491
VALLEY DOVE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #975439 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 868 8070
GREEN STAR LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #995859 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 431 3024
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.
