CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in TEHACHAPI, CA
7 verified contractors · 1 carry active workers' comp · Average 24 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in TEHACHAPI means looking beyond reviews. Of the 7 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in TEHACHAPI, 1 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 TEHACHAPI
TEHACHAPI sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b, with winter minimum temperatures of 15–20°F — among the coldest zones in California's populated areas. This means genuine freeze events, irrigation systems that must be drained for winter, and planting choices carefully rated for cold hardiness. Contractors working in Zone 8b need cold-climate experience that many California landscapers simply don't have — it's worth asking directly about their experience with frost protection, plant hardiness ratings, and winter system preparation.
7 Licensed Landscapers in TEHACHAPI
5 C'S LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #790151 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 345 9562
STEPHEN B SMITH VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #439934 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 378 7850
SEXTON MICHAEL
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1986 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #496578 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 444 4672
GONZALEZ LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Partnership · Kern County
License #847517 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 823 4219
TERRE VERTE LANDSCAPE DESIGN INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #979025 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 972 5820
COLE DANIEL CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #980482 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 350 6334
H G LANDSCAPING CO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #883341 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 345 0301
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in TEHACHAPI
Some TEHACHAPI landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
TEHACHAPI Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 7 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 1 (14%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 2 (29%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 7 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 24.7 years
- Longest-established contractor: 43 years (licensed 1983)
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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 TEHACHAPI winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. TEHACHAPI 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.
