CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA
19 verified contractors · 9 with active workers' comp · Average 14 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 19 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, 9 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 10 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE spans a USDA hardiness zone outside California's most common landscaping climates, which means plant selection and irrigation strategy need to be matched carefully to local winter lows and summer heat. Ask any contractor you hire whether their plant choices and irrigation design are rated for your specific zone — local climate experience is the difference between a planting that establishes and one that struggles.
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19 Licensed Landscapers in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Earth And Stone Landscapes Inc
Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #793798
Status: CLEAR ✓
Z Lawn & Landscape
Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #854954
Status: CLEAR
Ruelas Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #1140269
Status: CLEAR ✓
Tahoe Paving Stones
Licensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #669121
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 544 8873
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2004
Arbor Green
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #904864
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 318 5124
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2004
Mt View Lawn & Garden
Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #987385
Status: CLEAR ✓
(818) 730 3097
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Hansen M H Construction Co
Licensed 1971 · 55 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #268833
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 545 0438
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Mapes Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #906616
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 318 0040
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Go Wild Landscaping
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #934437
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 416 0678
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
South Lake Landscaping
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #1089767
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 721 7075
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Gm Landscaping And Snow Removal
Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Partnership · El Dorado County
License #1104800
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 545 1388
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 1998
Acorn Landscaping Enterprises Inc
Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #1103680
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 544 7795
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Garden Art Tahoe
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #1149175
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 307 9662
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2010
Victoria's Secret Garden
Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #820316
Status: CLEAR
(530) 318 7311
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Marco Design Group
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #930840
Status: CLEAR
(415) 898 5150
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Lakeside Landscape & Developement
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #1061336
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 208 7825
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Tahoe Basin Landscape
Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #1119659
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 725 9666
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Blue Lake Landscaping And Snow Removal
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #1146188
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 519 2639
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Garden Art Landscape & Design Inc
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #915514
Status: CLEAR
(530) 318 7388
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2010
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Some SOUTH LAKE TAHOE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
- 5 also hold Earthwork & Paving (C12)
- 1 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 1 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 19 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 9 (47%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 10 (53%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 11 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 14.5 years
- Longest-established contractor: 55 years (licensed 1971)
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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 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE 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.