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
WEST COAST TREE SERVICE & LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1105402 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 631 2310
EMERGE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1099027 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 543 8112
OUTDOOR REVAMP
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1099781 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 716 5655
PERFORMANCE LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1115466 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 889 1882
SD OUTDOOR SCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1118912 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 975 2208
SILVER SCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1124388 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 212 1967
CHIMI HARDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1134716 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 372 3766
LANDSCAPE WATER EXPERTS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Partnership · San Diego County
License #1129993 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(442) 515 8828
APE X-SCAPE LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1133851 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 224 8257
JRC LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1126452 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 712 0574
UPSCALE YARDZ LANDSCAPING LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1154259 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 916 5092
MINA LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1139423 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 405 2572
KIMO LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1140871 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 801 7102
CERBY'S LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1142906 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 520 4382
SANTOS LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
No Active WCLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1111906 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 802 3684
MD LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1122290 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 829 2335
ULTIMATE PAVERS & DESIGN
No Active WCLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1113598 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 390 5645
REDWOOD LANDSCAPE DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1123982 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 453 5638
SR LANDSCAPING SERVICES
No Active WCLicensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1067879 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 696 1648
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.
