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Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SANTA MARIA, CA
59 verified contractors · 28 with active workers' comp · Average 12 years in business · Updated August 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.
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59 Licensed Landscapers in SANTA MARIA
Freddie's Cal-pacific Landscape Co
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #879431
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 266 9491
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Valley Dove
Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #975439
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 868 8070
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Green Star Landscape
Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #995859
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 431 3024
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Azalia Gardening & Landscaping
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1023767
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 345 5248
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
C L V Landscape
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1055847
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 266 4023
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Bravo's Landscape
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1069653
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 431 4154
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Streamline Garden And Irrigation Management
Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1073249
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 266 0144
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2020
Nature's Custom Landscape
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1070544
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 264 4620
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Rli Insurance Company
Hummingbird Tree And Landscape Care
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1092852
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 867 0044
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Alpine Lanscaping
Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1105951
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 431 0513
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Miguel Cavazos Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1128340
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 314 2002
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Delos Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1131891
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 720 1357
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Morales Garcia Martin
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1128110
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 720 3231
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2023
Redeemed Landscaping Co
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1122628
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 878 5882
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Tierra Nueva Landscaping
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1155637
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 588 7926
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Afe Pacific Landscape Management
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1151659
Status: CLEAR ✓
Dreamers Landscape
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1139336
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 717 2825
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Felipe's Lawn Service
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1094646
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 631 0124
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Alta Bella Landscapes LLC
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Barbara County
License #1123180
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 260 6932
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
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.