CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in VISTA, CA
99 verified contractors · 57 carry active workers' comp · Average 13 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in VISTA means looking beyond reviews. Of the 99 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in VISTA, 57 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 47 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in VISTA
VISTA sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a, with minimum temperatures of 30–35°F. Zone 10a sits at the edge of frost risk — rare but possible, meaning irrigation systems need winterization readiness even if they rarely need it. The mild climate supports an enormous range of plant material, but summer fog patterns, coastal wind exposure, and microclimate variation within a single neighborhood can dramatically change what thrives. Local experience matters here more than in more uniform climates.
99 Licensed Landscapers in VISTA
BELTRAN CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #940340 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 802 7073
DESIGN FOR SERENITY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #935849 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 818 7858
RAY'S LANDCARE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #945471 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 594 1066
J P M CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #962673 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 505 7634
LESLIE'S LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #990469 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 685 8368
PENNY HARDSCAPE COMPANY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1014458 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 500 4170
NUCAVE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1013360 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 310 2393
ANDERSON N R CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1977 · 48 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #339606 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 726 7608
MAC KENZIE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1986 · 40 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #486448 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(909) 376 9652
NISSHO OF CALIFORNIA INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #598372 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 727 9719
PROGRESSIVE GARDENS LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #687354 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 630 1055
TOTAL LANDSCAPE CREATIONS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #751263 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 815 6754
L R B LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #766720 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 722 1252
RISING SUN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
No Active WCLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #766981 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 212 6143
WESTBROOK LANDSCAPING SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #789494 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 415 7101
AZALEAWOOD LANDSCAPE CO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #820891 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 643 2314
TROTTA PETER LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #843530 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 716 4184
LAWNCO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #883878 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 990 9350
SANDOVAL EDY HAROLDO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #916276 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 207 1797
GLOBAL CARE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #920456 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 705 0152
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in VISTA
Some VISTA landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 6 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 10 also hold General Building (B)
- 5 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 5 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 10 also hold Tree Service (D49)
VISTA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 99 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 57 (58%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 47 (47%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 56 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 13.4 years
- Longest-established contractor: 48 years (licensed 1977)
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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.
How does coastal fog affect landscaping choices in VISTA?
VISTA's summer fog and microclimate variation change what thrives block to block. Contractors with local experience choose plant material and irrigation schedules matched to your specific exposure rather than a generic plan.
