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
STRUCTURE OUTDOORSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1057224 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 749 4720
LUXURIOUS LANDSCAPE LIVING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1080520 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 960 0536
JMV QUALITY LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1092009 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 681 4009
SANZ LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1082692 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 715 5539
A & S LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1101324 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 749 9465
HERRERAS LAND SERVICE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1153247 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 866 4720
PADILLA'S LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1085795 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 535 9968
MODERN ZEN GARDEN INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1095487 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 500 0290
MENDEZ LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1106101 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 622 7671
VIC & WILL LANDSCAPE DESIGNS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1127352 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 705 5446
PACIFIC TERRAIN LAND DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1149077 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 500 6202
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.
