CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in WINDSOR, CA
25 verified contractors · 18 with active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in WINDSOR means looking beyond reviews. Of the 25 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in WINDSOR, 18 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 13 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in WINDSOR
WINDSOR sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a, with winter minimums of 20–25°F. Cooler than most of coastal California, Zone 9a sees real frost and occasional freeze events that drive plant selection and irrigation strategy. Contractors need to understand which ornamentals will die back and which will be damaged outright, and irrigation systems need reliable winterization. The upside: Zone 9a supports a wider range of temperate species than warmer zones, giving experienced designers more to work with.
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25 Licensed Landscapers in WINDSOR
Great Landscape LLC The
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Limited Liability · Sonoma County
License #1113978
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 228 3351
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2023
Jg Landscape Construction
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1133729
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 528 6542
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Cervantes Landscaping
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #538804
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 291 7680
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
P E Landscaping
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #919955
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 849 8979
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2026
Burroughs Jared
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Sonoma County
License #1020869
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 529 1811
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in WINDSOR
Some WINDSOR landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Plumbing (C36)
- 1 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 1 also hold D21 (D21)
WINDSOR Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 25 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 18 (72%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 13 (52%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 13 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.2 years
- Longest-established contractor: 42 years (licensed 1984)
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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 WINDSOR winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. WINDSOR 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.