Licensed Landscapers in Castro Valley, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-27 Landscaping Contractor
- 20licensed landscapers
- 19active (Clear)
- 5%with a suspension
- 50%workers' comp exempt
- 18 yrsmedian time licensed
- 45%corp / LLC / partnership (55% 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 Castro Valley, and 19 of them (95%) show a Clear primary status.
50% report a workers' comp exemption, 10.7 points higher than the statewide figure for landscapers (39.3%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension (5%) is close to the Alameda County rate for the same license (4.2%).
0 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 70% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 18 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 Castro Valley
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 20 Castro Valley 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).
- Before any money changes hands, verify the license on CSLB's own lookup. Our data comes from CSLB's weekly file, so a very recent change may not show here yet.
- Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Ask for proof of workers' comp if anyone besides the owner will work on site. Hiring checklist.
All 20 landscapers in Castro Valley
Castro Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battinich Tree & Landscape Specialists | 359287 | Clear | 48 | Exempt | On file |
| Plants Unlimited INC | 393699 | Clear | 46 | Insured | On file |
| Mc Donagh John Builders and Energy Systems | 422946 | Clear | 44 | Exempt | On file |
| Hansen Landscape Contractors INC | 440372 | Clear | 43 | Insured | On file |
| D A D's Garden Service | 610967 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Ditiberio Richard & CO | 757212 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Jefferson Landscape and Design | 824650 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| Kozuki Landscaping | 828978 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| First Choice Landscape Construction | 851530 | Clear | 21 | Exempt | On file |
| Ground Force Enterprises | 891836 | Clear | 19 | Insured | On file |
| Dynamic Designs | 947835 | Clear | 16 | Exempt | On file |
| Bay Area Yard Works | 989795 | Clear | 12 | Exempt | On file |
| Pacheco Landscape Management INC | 1015816 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Akira Landscaping | 1017840 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| New Earth Landscaping | 1053289 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Splash of Class Painting and Construction | 1063848 | Clear | 6 | Exempt | On file |
| Pacific Premier Landscape INC | 1075771 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Tesla Landscaping | 1084935 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | None listed |
| New Image Landscapers | 1143658 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Welcome Home Landscape and Lawn Care | 1027068 | Susp: contractor's bond | 9 | 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 Castro Valley?
CSLB's current public file lists 20 landscapers with a Castro Valley mailing address. 19 have a Clear status, and 80% 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?
CSLB issues the C-27 Landscaping Contractor classification for this work. In Alameda County, 95% of Castro Valley's holders are Clear right now. The license requirement starts at $1,000 per job (the minor-work rule).
How do I check a landscaper's workers' comp?
Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Castro Valley landscapers, 50% are exempt (no employees), 50% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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