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First Impression Landscaping

Seaside, Monterey County, CA

Landscaping (C27)

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First Impression Landscaping is a licensed landscaping contractor based in Seaside, Monterey County, California. Operating as a corporation, they have held CSLB license #1065398 with a CLEAR status for 6 years, offering comprehensive outdoor services.

Services & Specialties

First Impression Landscaping provides a comprehensive range of C27 Landscaping services, including:

  • Landscaping: Full-service design, sustainable landscaping, garden maintenance, tree planting, and tree pruning.
  • Hardscaping: Design and construction of features like patios, retaining walls, fire pits, fences, and decks.
  • Lawn Care: Maintenance, seeding, and artificial turf installation.
  • Site Work: Land clearing, grading, re-sloping, and stump removal.
  • Installations: Irrigation systems and outdoor lighting.
  • Other: Yard cleaning.

Service Area

Based in Seaside, Monterey County, First Impression Landscaping serves Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties. Their service area includes Seaside, Sand City, Carmel Valley, Marina, Pebble Beach, Carmel-By-The-Sea, Monterey, and Pacific Grove, plus surrounding communities.

What Sets Them Apart

First Impression Landscaping is a local, family-owned business known for superior customer service and high-quality work. They understand the unique needs of homeowners in their California region, offering tailored outdoor solutions. Their experienced team is licensed, insured, and certified in various landscaping, hardscaping, lighting, and arbor services. They utilize high-quality equipment and expertise for projects from complex designs to durable hardscape construction. The company offers “Always Available” quotes and provides special discounts for first-time clients.

Licensing, Bond & Insurance

First Impression Landscaping operates as a corporation under California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license #1065398, holding a CLEAR status for 6 years. Their C27 Landscaping classification covers a broad spectrum of work. A $25,000 contractor bond through WESTERN SURETY COMPANY provides financial protection. They also confirm active workers’ compensation coverage and are insured, offering peace of mind regarding project liability and worker safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of landscaping projects does First Impression Landscaping handle?
A: They offer full-service landscaping design, hardscaping (patios, retaining walls), lawn maintenance, land clearing, irrigation, outdoor lighting, tree services, and artificial turf installation.

Q: Which areas does First Impression Landscaping serve?
A: Based in Seaside, Monterey County, they serve Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties, including communities like Pebble Beach, Carmel-By-The-Sea, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Sand City, and Marina.

Q: How can I verify First Impression Landscaping’s credentials?
A: They hold CSLB license #1065398 (CLEAR status, C27 classification), maintain a $25,000 contractor bond, and have active workers’ compensation insurance, verifiable via the CSLB website.

Q: Does First Impression Landscaping offer any special incentives for new clients?
A: Yes, they offer special discounts for first-time clients, up to $500 off. Quotes are always available.

Working in Seaside

Climate & hardiness zone

Seaside 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.