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Licensed Landscapers in Chico, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-27 Landscaping Contractor

  • 62licensed landscapers
  • 60active (Clear)
  • 3.2%with a suspension
  • 43.5%workers' comp exempt
  • 17.4 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 35.5%corp / LLC / partnership (64.5% sole owner)
  • 4new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 62 landscapers based in Chico in CSLB's current file. 60 (96.8%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

43.5% report a workers' comp exemption, 4.2 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 (3.2%) is close to the Butte County rate for the same license (3.4%).

The median landscaper here has held a license for 17.4 years (more than the statewide median of 13.2), and 4 licenses were issued in the last 12 months.

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 Chico

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 62 Chico 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).
  2. Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
  3. Get the bid and contract in writing with the license number on it. If the job tops $1,000 in labor and materials, a licensed landscaper is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.

50 of 62 landscapers in Chico

Chico 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.

Licensed landscapers in Chico
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Nalbone Kenneth E Landscaping 382704 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Butte Landscaping 497544 Clear 40 Insured On file
Landcrafts 501945 Clear 39 Insured On file
Leonard's Landscape Management Services 556025 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Sheppard Linda A 555977 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Franklin Construction INC 567469 Clear 37 Insured On file
Perfection Pools & Spas INC 566654 Clear 37 Insured On file
Alpine Landscape INC 589920 Clear 36 Insured On file
Dr Sprinkler 613606 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Distinctive Landscape 618924 Clear 35 Insured On file
Inside Out Landscaping & Janitorial 641260 Clear 34 Insured On file
Seabury Craig Landscape 640867 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Growing My Way Landscape 669685 Clear 33 Exempt On file
East Meets West Landscaping & Gardening 713712 Clear 31 Exempt On file
Ruffino's Landscape 733441 Clear 29 Insured On file
Sheraton Services INC 733676 Clear 29 Exempt On file
Perry Company the 744653 Clear 28 Exempt On file
P L M Landscaping INC 750397 Clear 28 Insured On file
Blue Oak Landscaping LLC 767475 Clear 27 Insured On file
Green Masters Landscape Design & Development Company 784169 Clear 26 Exempt On file
Dugans Landscape INC 788637 Clear 25 Insured On file
3 In 0ne Landscape 831194 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Black Rock Landscaping 850941 Clear 21 Insured On file
River Partners 858059 Clear 21 Insured On file
Lotus Landscaping 859387 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Lawns R Us Landscaping 863931 Clear 21 Insured On file
Yard and Sprinkler By Ernie Cox 877419 Clear 20 Insured On file
J C Landscaping 880376 Clear 20 None On file
Ing Excavation 893157 Clear 19 Insured On file
L & C Landscape INC 915255 Clear 18 Insured On file
Sternet Christopher 920210 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Dawson Landscaping 947019 Clear 16 Insured On file
Aqua-Terra Landscapes 954415 Clear 16 Insured On file
Sierra Landscape & Maintenance INC 960867 Clear 15 Insured On file
Gonzalez Five Star Landscaping 965582 Clear 15 Exempt On file
Sunchasers Help U Scape 980483 Clear 13 Insured On file
Carla's Landscape Design 1011648 Clear 10 Insured On file
Arbor & Earth INC 1028351 Clear 9 Insured On file
Cornerstone Landscaping 1046638 Clear 8 Exempt On file
Bidwell Outdoor Living and Landscapes LLC 1047262 Clear 7 Exempt On file
Blue Moon Landscape INC 1051229 Clear 7 Insured On file
Inventive Construction Landscaping 1059202 Clear 7 Exempt On file
Jones Lawn Service 1074067 Clear 5 Insured On file
Leatherbury Landscaping 1080794 Clear 5 Insured On file
Landscape Plus 1083661 Clear 5 Insured On file
Lifescapes LLC 1083420 Clear 5 Insured On file
Mow Bros USA 1083505 Clear 5 Exempt On file
Castle Rock Landscaping 1109225 Clear 3 Exempt On file
Tropical Landscape Maintenance 1110986 Clear 3 Insured On file
Amigo Landscape 1115436 Clear 2 Insured On file

See all 62 landscapers in Chico

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 Chico?

CSLB's current public file lists 62 landscapers with a Chico mailing address. 60 have a Clear status, and 85.5% 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 Butte County, 96.8% of Chico'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 Chico landscapers, 43.5% are exempt (no employees), 54.8% insured and 1.6% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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