CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SOQUEL, CA
16 verified contractors · 9 carry active workers' comp · Average 23 years in business · Updated June 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.
16 Licensed Landscapers in SOQUEL
PRIME LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1981 · 45 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #399064 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 476 5999
FAR WEST DESIGN AND LANDSCAPING INCORPORATED
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1986 · 39 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #497666 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 476 8867
MARATHON LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Partnership · Santa Cruz County
License #543929 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 462 3767
O'REILLY PATRICIA M
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #582726 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 353 3878
RODRIGUEZ LANDSCAPE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #967709 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 529 1910
GARY THE GARDENER
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #552924 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 475 1141
NAYLOR W SCOTT
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #625612 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 948 8878
MONTAGNE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #805047 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 294 1444
GREEN MAN ORGANICS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #825764 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 332 4699
KAY BOB TRACTOR AND IRRIGATION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #832022 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 345 8442
WINGFIELD'S
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #917734 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 247 5169
ALL DAY BAY LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1104020 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 566 8145
LET IT GROW LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1119242 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 465 9066
ENGINEERED DESIGN CONST
No Active WCLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #642220 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 475 3084
KOOL LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1043869 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 359 3794
EVOLVE EXTERIORS LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1055029 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 359 8482
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.
