CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in TORRANCE, CA
39 verified contractors · 28 carry active workers' comp · Average 19 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in TORRANCE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 39 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in TORRANCE, 28 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 24 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in TORRANCE
TORRANCE sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10b, with minimum temperatures of 35–40°F and no meaningful frost season. Zone 10b is one of the most favorable climates for landscaping in the United States — a near-endless growing season, but also near-endless water demand. Experienced contractors here design around California's water restrictions, favor Mediterranean and drought-adapted species, and build irrigation systems calibrated for year-round operation. The absence of frost also means pest and disease pressure never resets — a contractor who understands Zone 10b biology is worth asking about.
39 Licensed Landscapers in TORRANCE
SANTIAGO LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #614335 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 717 5143
ENVIROSCAPE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Limited Liability · Los Angeles County
License #649109 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 374 1199
SOCIAL ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN GROUP INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Corporation · Los Angeles County
License #775564 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 787 1055
MIKE FORSBERG LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Los Angeles County
License #844368 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 534 5058
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TREE & LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Los Angeles County
License #919326 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 212 6028
GALVAN LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #996206 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 684 6184
INSTALLARTIFICIAL.COM
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Los Angeles County
License #1026832 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(424) 625 5005
CHAMAN INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Los Angeles County
License #1035098 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(424) 204 3879
ROOT & CROWN LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Los Angeles County
License #1097889 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(657) 222 5275
GROUNDED LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · Los Angeles County
License #1127330 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 845 6722
CHAVEZ JAVIER & SONS LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Los Angeles County
License #1143305 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 489 8076
TAKEUCHI LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1986 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #496998 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 525 7787
BEST PROPERTIES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #1054658 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(213) 215 6271
PENINSULA LANDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Los Angeles County
License #1062079 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 738 2088
SUN-STONE LANDSCAPE DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #1102746 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 413 7289
LUNA A LAND & HARDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Los Angeles County
License #1112342 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 221 2315
MR LUNA LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Partnership · Los Angeles County
License #1127001 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 918 8838
JOSE FAUSTO MONCADA OSORIO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #1150816 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 956 0617
ATHLETIC ECO GARDENS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #1125802 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 906 6126
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in TORRANCE
Some TORRANCE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 6 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Earthwork & Paving (C12)
- 2 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 4 also hold Tree Service (D49)
TORRANCE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 39 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 28 (72%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 24 (62%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 27 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 19.4 years
- Longest-established contractor: 52 years (licensed 1973)
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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 TORRANCE work year-round?
Yes. TORRANCE sits in a near frost-free zone, so planting, irrigation work, and maintenance run every month of the year — though water-efficient design still matters under California's conservation rules.
