CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SEBASTOPOL, CA
28 verified contractors · 14 with active workers' comp · Average 21 years in business · Updated August 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.
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28 Licensed Landscapers in SEBASTOPOL
Gardens Of The Wine Country Inc
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #1097634
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 307 3694
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Gentleman Pruner
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #920893
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 824 0575
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Nucleus Permaculture
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1025126
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 775 5746
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
West Coast Wild Ecological Restoration LLC
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Limited Liability · Sonoma County
License #1067596
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 529 5257
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2020
Wild Earth Art
Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Sonoma County
License #1074442
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 217 5634
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Symbiosis Landscape Maintenance And Irrigation
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1154723
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 755 0485
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Elder Creek Landscape Design Studios
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1145328
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 827 7913
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2008
Plantwise Design
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1066792
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 420 7084
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
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.