CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in VALLEY CENTER, CA
31 verified contractors · 19 carry active workers' comp · Average 13 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in VALLEY CENTER means looking beyond reviews. Of the 31 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in VALLEY CENTER, 19 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 18 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in VALLEY CENTER
VALLEY CENTER sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25–30°F. This means a true dormant season — lawns and most perennials slow significantly from December through February. Contractors experienced in Zone 9b know to schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost, design planting schemes around the zone's long dry summers, and recommend drought-tolerant species that handle both the heat and the occasional cold snap. Ask any contractor you hire whether their plant selections are rated for Zone 9b minimums.
31 Licensed Landscapers in VALLEY CENTER
POWERLAND EQUIPMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1975 · 51 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #303356 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 749 1271
MARTINEZ LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #741242 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 212 2365
P R S LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #954620 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 815 9181
JOHNNY'S CUSTOM CREATIONS INC A LANDSCAPING COMPANY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #984645 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 644 6277
MONTANO IRRIGATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1008369 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 855 3357
ADVANCED LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1009536 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 751 1435
CATCHING H2O INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1011481 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 206 3175
GREEN CARE LANDSCAPING SOLUTIONS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1007863 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 978 3940
GIBBONS JAMES LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #519837 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 300 8218
KELLUM C J LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #566000 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 300 7406
FISKE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #603863 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 532 6878
B & C TREE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #722287 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 975 8553
VICCOM LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #762647 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 917 1850
R P GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #921361 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 801 9347
MERLIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #923782 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 207 5108
HERRERA SUSAN TRACEY
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1000719 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 497 0158
ENCHANTED LANDSCAPE MANAGMENT
No Active WCLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1001722 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 703 8061
DEVELOSCAPES LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1028468 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 294 2666
MIXTECO ENTERPRISES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1032471 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 297 7571
JUST GREEN LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1050460 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 258 4179
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in VALLEY CENTER
Some VALLEY CENTER landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 4 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Earthwork & Paving (C12)
- 1 also hold C34 (C34)
- 4 also hold Tree Service (D49)
VALLEY CENTER Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 31 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 19 (61%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 18 (58%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 17 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 13.7 years
- Longest-established contractor: 51 years (licensed 1975)
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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 VALLEY CENTER winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. VALLEY CENTER 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.
