CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SANTEE, CA
19 verified contractors · 6 with active workers' comp · Average 21 years in business · Updated August 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.
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19 Licensed Landscapers in SANTEE
Arc Design Landscape
Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1075375
Status: CLEAR ✓
Vitale J Landscape & Maintenance Inc
Licensed 1982 · 44 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #417546
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 938 2435
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2013
Gary's Gardening & Landscaping
Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1008733
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 445 1265
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2010
Milne Kenneth Landscaping
Licensed 1980 · 46 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #387160
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 672 7332
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Moberly Wm Landscape
Licensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #533173
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 917 2856
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Hatch Irrigation
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #548207
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 888 7571
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Brown Robert Landscape Irrigation Inc
Licensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #703955
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 449 0666
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Farrimond Contracting Inc
Licensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #701147
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 992 7470
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Curt's Land Patrol Landscaping Serv
Licensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #721908
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 997 5557
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Stillson Landscaping
Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #855391
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 727 8414
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2014
Eagle Landscape Maintenance
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Partnership · San Diego County
License #867536
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 518 5698
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
San Diego Garden Artist
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #869580
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 715 8818
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
A Legend Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1133599
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 279 8465
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Rain Water Systems
Licensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #742101
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 844 6954
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2003
Angies' Garden
Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #881120
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 448 8841
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2025
Orion / Tc A Joint Venture
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
JointVenture · San Diego County
License #1050216
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 448 4560
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2020
Labahn's Landscaping
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1124554
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 439 3080
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2004
Jaflo
Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1043794
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 886 8859
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Arch Insurance Company
Jp Pineapple Landscaping
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1058782
Status: CLEAR
(858) 221 3290
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
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.