Licensed Landscapers in Lakeside, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-27 Landscaping Contractor
- 24licensed landscapers
- 23active (Clear)
- 4.2%with a suspension
- 33.3%workers' comp exempt
- 17 yrsmedian time licensed
- 70.8%corp / LLC / partnership (29.2% sole owner)
- 0new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
CSLB's public data lists 24 landscapers with a mailing address in Lakeside, and 23 of them (95.8%) show a Clear primary status.
33.3% report a workers' comp exemption, 6 points lower than the statewide figure for landscapers (39.3%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension (4.2%) is close to the San Diego County rate for the same license (4.3%).
Experience varies: 58.3% have been licensed 10+ years and 0 are new this year (median 17 years, vs 13.2 statewide).
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 Lakeside
- Open the landscaper's profile from the table below (or search Lakeside listings by name). Check that C-27 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-27 covers.
- Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
- 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.
All 24 landscapers in Lakeside
Lakeside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem Industrial Electric INC | 235465 | Clear | 61 | Insured | On file |
| New Life Landscaping | 433591 | Clear | 43 | Exempt | On file |
| Pacific Green Landscape INC | 462677 | Clear | 42 | Insured | On file |
| Premier Landscape | 535534 | Clear | 38 | Exempt | On file |
| Star Improvements & Landscaping | 621676 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Sb General Engineering INC | 721885 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| Rain Water Systems | 742101 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| True Lawn Care INC | 780840 | Clear | 26 | Insured | On file |
| Modern Pool Works INC | 823453 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| Landscape Management Solutions INC | 848074 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Mueller Landscape INC | 862489 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Affordable Earthworks INC | 927597 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Pine Ridge Landscape INC | 953329 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| Ultra Landscaping | 996351 | Clear | 12 | Exempt | On file |
| Innovation Landscape | 1027617 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| Romero Landscape Construction | 1043192 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| 6 Stars Engineering | 1049627 | Clear | 7 | Exempt | On file |
| Southern California Complete Landscaping | 1051508 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| K W 3 Construction INC | 1053383 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Koby's Garden Alchemy INC | 1092224 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Efra's Landscaping INC | 1123579 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Summer Set Landscaping | 1124086 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Marroquin Specialty Landscaping | 1131678 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| J M Landscaping INC | 1106491 | Susp: workers' compensation | 3 | None | 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 Lakeside?
CSLB's current public file lists 24 landscapers with a Lakeside mailing address. 23 have a Clear status, and 95.8% 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. 24 businesses in Lakeside 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?
Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Lakeside landscapers, 33.3% are exempt (no employees), 62.5% insured and 4.2% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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