CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SOQUEL, CA
16 verified contractors · 9 with active workers' comp · Average 23 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SOQUEL means looking beyond reviews. Of the 16 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SOQUEL, 9 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 2 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SOQUEL
SOQUEL sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25–30°F. This means a true dormant season — lawns and most perennials slow significantly from December through February. Contractors experienced in Zone 9b know to schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost, design planting schemes around the zone's long dry summers, and recommend drought-tolerant species that handle both the heat and the occasional cold snap. Ask any contractor you hire whether their plant selections are rated for Zone 9b minimums.
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16 Licensed Landscapers in SOQUEL
Marathon Landscape Services
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Partnership · Santa Cruz County
License #543929
Status: CLEAR ✓
Kool Landscape
Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1043869
Status: CLEAR ✓
Prime Landscape Services Inc
Licensed 1981 · 45 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #399064
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 476 5999
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 1999
Far West Design And Landscaping Incorporated
Licensed 1986 · 39 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #497666
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 476 8867
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2006
O'reilly Patricia M
Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #582726
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 353 3878
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Rodriguez Landscape Service
Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #967709
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 529 1910
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Gary The Gardener
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #552924
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 475 1141
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Naylor W Scott
Licensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #625612
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 948 8878
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Montagne Landscape
Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #805047
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 294 1444
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Green Man Organics
Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #825764
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 332 4699
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2000
Kay Bob Tractor And Irrigation
Licensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #832022
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 345 8442
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Wingfield's
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #917734
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 247 5169
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
All Day Bay Landscaping
Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1104020
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 566 8145
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Let It Grow Landscape
Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1119242
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 465 9066
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Engineered Design Const
Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #642220
Status: CLEAR
(831) 475 3084
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Evolve Exteriors Landscaping
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1055029
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 359 8482
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2014
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SOQUEL
Some SOQUEL landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 1 also hold Synthetic Products (D12)
SOQUEL Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 16 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 9 (56%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 2 (13%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 12 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 23.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 45 years (licensed 1981)
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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 SOQUEL winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. SOQUEL 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.