CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in TAHOE CITY, CA
12 verified contractors · 6 with active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in TAHOE CITY means looking beyond reviews. Of the 12 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in TAHOE CITY, 6 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 4 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in TAHOE CITY
TAHOE CITY 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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12 Licensed Landscapers in TAHOE CITY
Tahoes Best Plumbing
Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #769524
Status: CLEAR ✓
Basile Management Practice
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #847514
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 308 2920
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2004
Widespread Landscape And Maintenance
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Placer County
License #871217
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 386 2337
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Green Envy Inc
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Placer County
License #865647
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 581 2604
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2005
Artemio's Landscape Inc
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Placer County
License #954581
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 414 1461
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Glander Maintenance
Licensed 1987 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #509391
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 583 6438
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Shrubs & Tubs
Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #854732
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 545 0661
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Platte River Insurance Company
Alpenglow Landscaping
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #970841
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 563 8755
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2011
Rollston Gardening Landscape And Design
Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #1044530
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 581 1540
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Boost Landscaping LLC
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · Placer County
License #1148151
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 863 7551
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2024
Tahoe Rockscapes
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #1017882
Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 414 0582
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2015
Lone Pine Landscapes
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Placer County
License #1123079
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 499 6584
License valid through Jul 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in TAHOE CITY
Some TAHOE CITY landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Plumbing (C36)
TAHOE CITY Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 12 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 6 (50%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 4 (33%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 8 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.1 years
- Longest-established contractor: 39 years (licensed 1987)
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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 TAHOE CITY winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. TAHOE CITY 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.