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Licensed Landscapers in Santa Barbara, California

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

  • 117licensed landscapers
  • 112active (Clear)
  • 4.3%with a suspension
  • 29.1%workers' comp exempt
  • 13.1 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 55.6%corp / LLC / partnership (44.4% sole owner)
  • 7new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 117 landscapers based in Santa Barbara in CSLB's current file. 112 (95.7%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

The share with a suspension, 4.3%, is 1.1 points lower than the Santa Barbara County rate for the same license (5.4%). 29.1% report a workers' comp exemption, 10.2 points lower than the statewide figure for landscapers (39.3%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

The median landscaper here has held a license for 13.1 years (less than the statewide median of 13.2), and 7 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 Santa Barbara

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 117 Santa Barbara 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. Ask for the pocket license and a photo ID and match the name to your contract. Work of $1,000 or more needs a license (the $1,000 rule), and a down payment can't exceed $1,000 or 10% (down payment rules).

50 of 117 landscapers in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Monecito Landscape 263156 Clear 56 Insured On file
Cal-Western Landscape INC 282188 Clear 53 Insured On file
Plant Whisperer the 350987 Clear 48 Exempt On file
Premier Fence CO 400726 Clear 45 Insured On file
Tropical Landscapes 422558 Clear 44 Insured On file
Brook Autumn Landscape Services 450081 Clear 42 Insured On file
Creative Landscape Designs 462205 Clear 42 Insured On file
Cicileo Landscapes INC 518485 Clear 39 Insured On file
Frantz David Michael Landscapes INC 548966 Clear 38 Insured On file
Mosher Landscape 550411 Clear 37 Insured On file
Las Palmas Landscape 559525 Clear 37 Insured On file
Challenge Asphalt INC 568465 Clear 37 Insured On file
Russo Marc William 596232 Clear 36 Insured On file
Branden Irrigation 625881 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Pacific Tree INC 632363 Clear 34 Insured On file
Nydam Landscape 661265 Clear 33 Insured On file
Parks Dale Landscape 660954 Clear 33 Insured On file
Arroyo Seco Construction 664167 Clear 33 Insured On file
Vander Ark Landscape Care 677441 Clear 33 Insured On file
Harlin Landscaping 679278 Clear 33 Insured On file
Monteverde Landscapes INC 679624 Clear 33 Insured On file
Paraiso Landscape 682740 Clear 32 Insured On file
Green Touch Landscapes INC the 698947 Clear 32 Insured On file
Ranch Master 699616 Clear 31 Insured On file
Jimenez Nursery & Landscapes 732035 Clear 29 Insured On file
Progressive Care 737731 Clear 29 Insured On file
Down To Earth Landscapes INC 751997 Clear 28 Insured On file
Limco 760212 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Daveena's Garden 786328 Clear 26 Insured On file
Aquarian Backflow INC 790229 Clear 25 Exempt On file
Greenkeeper 793567 Clear 25 Insured On file
Chase David Construction INC 797029 Clear 25 Insured On file
Bella Vista Landscapes 803510 Clear 24 Insured On file
Hanson Steve Landscaping INC 803496 Clear 24 Insured On file
Robinson Trace Iest Landscape Designer INC 804200 Clear 24 Insured On file
Artisan Gardens & Landscaping 809326 Clear 24 Exempt On file
H20 Irrigation 819867 Clear 23 Insured On file
Verduzco Landscaping INC 819477 Clear 23 Insured On file
Native Landscape the 820618 Clear 23 Exempt On file
Sierra Landscape Designs INC 822540 Clear 23 Insured On file
Landscapes By Davids 843976 Clear 22 Insured On file
Wilson Environmental Contracting INC 852402 Clear 21 Insured On file
Land Tech Landscaping Services 866069 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Hendershot Paul Design INC 884509 Clear 20 Exempt On file
Nesheim Landscape INC 906582 Clear 19 Insured On file
Gosnell Landscape 911961 Clear 18 Insured On file
Breathtaking Landscaping 914831 Clear 18 Insured On file
Terracotta Landscapes INC 913979 Clear 18 Insured On file
Dream Development Company 916160 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Soriano Eladio Landscaping INC 918247 Clear 18 Insured On file

See all 117 landscapers in Santa Barbara

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 Santa Barbara?

CSLB's current public file lists 117 landscapers with a Santa Barbara mailing address. 112 have a Clear status, and 87.2% 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?

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). Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 rule.

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 Santa Barbara, 68.4% of landscapers list a policy, 29.1% claim an exemption and 2.6% 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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