CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SANTA ROSA, CA
110 verified contractors · 62 carry active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SANTA ROSA means looking beyond reviews. Of the 110 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SANTA ROSA, 62 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 42 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SANTA ROSA
SANTA ROSA sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a, with winter minimums of 20–25°F. Cooler than most of coastal California, Zone 9a sees real frost and occasional freeze events that drive plant selection and irrigation strategy. Contractors need to understand which ornamentals will die back and which will be damaged outright, and irrigation systems need reliable winterization. The upside: Zone 9a supports a wider range of temperate species than warmer zones, giving experienced designers more to work with.
110 Licensed Landscapers in SANTA ROSA
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Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #912498 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 799 7840
OPTIMA LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #902486 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 280 4126
SANTA ROSA LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #933090 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 695 2021
GREEN VINE LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #954554 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 540 1741
ZAPA
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #954364 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 239 1241
LANDZEN INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #981502 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 591 1629
VALENCIA GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1000938 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 483 9781
DIAZ RAYMOND
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1001231 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 975 1267
HIGHLAND LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1012961 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 576 0558
LAGUNA LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #1011225 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 527 9277
MACCARIO LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1975 · 51 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #303490 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 542 5818
BELL LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1985 · 40 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #483320 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 548 8501
CARATTI CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #524863 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 483 9554
BIRD B E LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #536806 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 578 7739
SHORT CURTIS EXPERT PRUNING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #578508 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 528 8302
SONOMA GREEN LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #612815 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 396 0482
NESSCO CONSTRUCTION INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #765763 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 953 4500
NESSINGER EDWARD CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #797873 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 953 4500
BYRN LAND MANAGEMENT
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #819115 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 304 6416
CONTRERAS FELIX LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #820026 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 569 8234
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SANTA ROSA
Some SANTA ROSA landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 4 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 6 also hold General Building (B)
- 4 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 2 also hold C49 (C49)
- 4 also hold Tree Service (D49)
SANTA ROSA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 110 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 62 (56%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 42 (38%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 56 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 15.0 years
- Longest-established contractor: 60 years (licensed 1965)
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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 ROSA winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. SANTA ROSA 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.
