Licensed Landscapers in Aptos, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-27 Landscaping Contractor
- 20licensed landscapers
- 20active (Clear)
- 0%with a suspension
- 65%workers' comp exempt
- 31.1 yrsmedian time licensed
- 25%corp / LLC / partnership (75% sole owner)
- 0new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
CSLB's public data lists 20 landscapers with a mailing address in Aptos, and 20 of them (100%) show a Clear primary status.
The share with a suspension, 0%, is 2.8 points lower than the Santa Cruz County rate for the same license (2.8%). 65% report a workers' comp exemption, 25.7 points higher than the statewide figure for landscapers (39.3%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
0 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 85% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 31.1 years.
In California this work generally calls for the C-27 Landscaping Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-27 Landscaping Contractor guide for what the license covers.
How to check a landscaper's license in Aptos
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 20 Aptos listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the C-27 classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 0% of Aptos listings here already show a suspension.
- Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Since 65% of Aptos landscapers claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.
All 20 landscapers in Aptos
Aptos landscapers sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welty Jay | 359654 | Clear | 48 | Insured | On file |
| Colendich John M | 415612 | Clear | 44 | Insured | On file |
| Campbell Landscape | 436593 | Clear | 43 | Exempt | On file |
| Panitchpakdi Nop | 499130 | Clear | 40 | Exempt | On file |
| T & M Concrete | 506230 | Clear | 39 | Insured | On file |
| Pond Art | 530748 | Clear | 38 | Exempt | On file |
| Santa Cruz Irrigation & Gardens | 554640 | Clear | 37 | Exempt | On file |
| Bailey General Contracting | 558000 | Clear | 37 | Exempt | On file |
| Green Thumb Plant and Lawn Care | 701863 | Clear | 31 | Exempt | On file |
| Ambriz Landscaping | 711599 | Clear | 31 | Exempt | On file |
| Leavitt Marcus Wesley | 714360 | Clear | 31 | Exempt | On file |
| Guava Landscape Company | 830132 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Athenour Landscaping | 887259 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| Grantscape | 916292 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Coastal Landscaping INC | 932020 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Mott Landscape | 959657 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| Burgess Ryan | 1006952 | Clear | 11 | Exempt | On file |
| Velasco Landscape Construction | 1051265 | Clear | 7 | Exempt | On file |
| Freeman Joshua Murray | 1069723 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| Two Captains LLC | 1140819 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed landscapers are in Aptos?
CSLB's current public file lists 20 landscapers with a Aptos mailing address. 20 have a Clear status, and 95% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).
What license does a landscaper need in California?
Look for C-27 on the license. 20 businesses in Aptos hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).
How do I check a landscaper's workers' comp?
Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Aptos, 35% of landscapers list a policy, 65% claim an exemption and 0% show no current coverage. Confirm the policy with CSLB's workers' comp search before work starts. How to check workers' comp.
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