CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SEBASTOPOL, CA
28 verified contractors · 14 carry active workers' comp · Average 21 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SEBASTOPOL means looking beyond reviews. Of the 28 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SEBASTOPOL, 14 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 12 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SEBASTOPOL
SEBASTOPOL 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.
28 Licensed Landscapers in SEBASTOPOL
GENTLEMAN PRUNER
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #920893 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 824 0575
NUCLEUS PERMACULTURE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1025126 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 775 5746
WEST COAST WILD ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Limited Liability · Sonoma County
License #1067596 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 529 5257
WILD EARTH ART
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #1074442 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 217 5634
KEVIN'S LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1118395 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(442) 287 7050
SYMBIOSIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND IRRIGATION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1154723 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 755 0485
ELDER CREEK LANDSCAPE DESIGN STUDIOS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1145328 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 827 7913
PLANTWISE DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1066792 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 420 7084
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SEBASTOPOL
Some SEBASTOPOL landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 3 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 1 also hold Tree Service (D49)
SEBASTOPOL Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 28 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 14 (50%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 12 (43%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 19 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 21.2 years
- Longest-established contractor: 45 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.
Do landscapers in SEBASTOPOL winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. SEBASTOPOL 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.
