CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in TRUCKEE, CA
24 verified contractors · 15 carry active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in TRUCKEE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 24 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in TRUCKEE, 15 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 17 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in TRUCKEE
TRUCKEE 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.
24 Licensed Landscapers in TRUCKEE
TRUCKEE DEFENSIBLE SPACE & LANDSCAPING LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Limited Liability · Nevada County
License #1084369 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 536 0365
MARTIS VALLEY LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Nevada County
License #1124621 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 414 3568
TRAILSIDE LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Nevada County
License #1132244 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 414 8700
SWEET PEA REGENERATIVE LANDSCAPING LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · Nevada County
License #1156065 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 414 1034
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in TRUCKEE
Some TRUCKEE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 1 also hold Plumbing (C36)
- 1 also hold Tree Service (D49)
TRUCKEE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 24 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 15 (63%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 17 (71%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 13 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.2 years
- Longest-established contractor: 49 years (licensed 1976)
Nearby Cities
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 TRUCKEE winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. TRUCKEE 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.
