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
LANDTRENDS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1073425 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 405 7749
TURF IT UP SOCAL
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1072399 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 377 9130
CUSTOM DECORATIVE LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1088345 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 277 3245
MR. MARTINEZ LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1111903 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 755 4843
UNIQUE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1117664 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 343 8630
AFUERA LANDSCAPE DESIGNS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1106360 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 805 7750
AAA HARDSCAPESD
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1108932 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 977 0300
JG LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1123723 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 500 4683
RMG LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1134438 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 840 1272
HELCCO LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1153475 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 822 5971
JLC LANDSCAPING SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1147668 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 586 3716
PARK CARE
No Active WCLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #714585 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 310 5188
HIRSCH DANICA
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #996130 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 420 0630
GOGREEN LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTION & TREE SERVICE
No Active WCLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1010021 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(442) 264 4150
SD LANDSCAPING INC
No Active WCLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1006106 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 310 4691
MIKE'S P R LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1064414 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 675 5138
760 CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1066535 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 525 5360
ROJAS LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1092424 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 807 0773
IMAGE OUTDOOR LIVING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1086017 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 877 4074
CAPTAIN DECKS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1094920 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 629 2442
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.
