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Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SANTA ROSA, CA
110 verified contractors · 62 with active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated August 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.
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110 Licensed Landscapers in SANTA ROSA
Caratti Construction
Licensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #524863
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 483 9554
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Short Curtis Expert Pruning
Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #578508
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 528 8302
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Sonoma Green Landscape
Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #612815
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 396 0482
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Nessco Construction Inc
Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #765763
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 953 4500
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Harco National Insurance Company
Online since 2023
Nessinger Edward Construction
Licensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #797873
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 953 4500
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · Harco National Insurance Company
Contreras Felix Landscaping
Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #820026
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 569 8234
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Byrn Land Management
Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #819115
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 304 6416
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
C Lopez Yard Maintenance
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #845571
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 545 9234
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · State Farm Fire And Casualty Company
Online since 2013
Wildman Farms Landscaping
Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #853391
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 321 8120
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Shapiro Michael Lee
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #892695
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 235 1869
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Monte Joe Landscapes
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #904649
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 342 2071
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
707 Landscapes
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #910630
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 396 0032
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Sawyer David Landscapes
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #943171
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 570 5796
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Green Earth Landscapeing
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #946595
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 484 2389
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Johnson Sebastian
Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #980474
Status: CLEAR ✓
(213) 265 5010
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Agave Landscaping
Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #980043
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 538 7496
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Telluric Landscapes LLC
Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Limited Liability · Sonoma County
License #1013648
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 250 3337
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2016
Anchordoguy Landscaping
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #1023415
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 546 8500
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2016
Crawford Property Maintenance
Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1034061
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 318 7274
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Meirik Design Landscaping
Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1044507
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 536 6048
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
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)
SANTA ROSA Landscapers by Specialty
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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.