CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SANTEE, CA
19 verified contractors · 6 carry active workers' comp · Average 21 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SANTEE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 19 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SANTEE, 6 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 6 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SANTEE
SANTEE sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a, with minimum temperatures of 30–35°F. Zone 10a sits at the edge of frost risk — rare but possible, meaning irrigation systems need winterization readiness even if they rarely need it. The mild climate supports an enormous range of plant material, but summer fog patterns, coastal wind exposure, and microclimate variation within a single neighborhood can dramatically change what thrives. Local experience matters here more than in more uniform climates.
19 Licensed Landscapers in SANTEE
VITALE J LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1982 · 44 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #417546 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 938 2435
GARY'S GARDENING & LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1008733 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 445 1265
MILNE KENNETH LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1980 · 46 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #387160 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 672 7332
MOBERLY WM LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #533173 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 917 2856
HATCH IRRIGATION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #548207 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 888 7571
BROWN ROBERT LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #703955 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 449 0666
FARRIMOND CONTRACTING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #701147 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 992 7470
CURT'S LAND PATROL LANDSCAPING SERV
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #721908 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 997 5557
STILLSON LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #855391 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 727 8414
EAGLE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Partnership · San Diego County
License #867536 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 518 5698
SAN DIEGO GARDEN ARTIST
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #869580 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 715 8818
ARC DESIGN LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1075375 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 768 5680
A LEGEND LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1133599 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 279 8465
RAIN WATER SYSTEMS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #742101 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 844 6954
ANGIES' GARDEN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #881120 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 448 8841
ORION / TC A JOINT VENTURE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
JointVenture · San Diego County
License #1050216 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 448 4560
LABAHN'S LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1124554 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 439 3080
JAFLO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1043794 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 886 8859
JP PINEAPPLE LANDSCAPING
No Active WCLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1058782 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 221 3290
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SANTEE
Some SANTEE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold ASB (ASB)
- 1 also hold Electrical (C10)
- 1 also hold Earthwork & Paving (C12)
SANTEE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 19 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 6 (32%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 6 (32%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 13 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 21.2 years
- Longest-established contractor: 46 years (licensed 1980)
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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.
How does coastal fog affect landscaping choices in SANTEE?
SANTEE's summer fog and microclimate variation change what thrives block to block. Contractors with local experience choose plant material and irrigation schedules matched to your specific exposure rather than a generic plan.
