CSLB-Verified · California
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
Bon Terra Landscapes Construction
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1123745
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 755 0728
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Armando's Landscape Service Inc
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #1133319
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 583 3756
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Palmer Landscape Irrigation
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1139917
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 721 9023
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Keep Green Landscape
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1140898
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 888 9318
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2025
A I G
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1148016
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 729 1558
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2012
Paul Machado Landscape & Tree Care
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1143922
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 291 2696
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Sam's Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1139047
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 228 2015
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Brightfield Landscape Inc
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #1153329
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 393 7279
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2025
Eric Solorio Landscape
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1098372
Status: CLEAR
(707) 695 6859
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Figueroa's Landscaping Solutions Corp
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #1125028
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 570 9379
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity 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.