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
ISLAS DANIEL LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #920671 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 716 8587
2020 UNIVERSAL
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #923396 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 497 0212
PARADISE GARDENING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #930785 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 505 4130
INTEGRITY PAVERS AND TURF
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #950210 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 216 4081
ELITE LANDCARE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #957505 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 809 8986
SMART TURF
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #960746 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 586 1053
TURNING POINT LANDSCAPE SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #961167 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 216 8383
D M C ENTERPRISES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #967973 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(888) 256 5368
SADEGHI MOJTABA
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #984548 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 213 1001
TY LANDRETH CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #988369 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 994 6656
SWELL LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #988260 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 201 6935
LAND ART GROUP INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1011206 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 481 8965
SOTO DAVID
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1026684 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 586 2351
CRUZ LEONARDO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1030568 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 845 0204
TELLECHEA LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1040046 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 587 5767
BLOSSOM LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1029417 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 978 4195
TIERRA LINDA LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1032612 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 855 4911
LANDIN LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1047657 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 497 2717
MURILLO'S LANDSCAPE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1053918 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 300 7030
DROUGHT TOLERANT LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1042019 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 420 4978
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.
