How we rank
- Confidence score (0-100). Sum of presence/match signals: phone in E.164, phone area code matches state, street address, valid ZIP, email, website, license number, and multi-source corroboration.
- Verified phone. Every ranked pro has a callable phone that survived our normalization pipeline.
- License active. A license number or a state-board verification URL is on file. Single-letter license classes are accepted when paired with a NAICS match.
- Photo present. Real contractor photos earn a small ranking nudge; we never require one to be listed.
Read the full method on /methodology.
Top 10 Landscapers in California
Each ranked entry shows position, confidence badge, license + sources, and a one-tap call CTA plus a quote-request link.
- License
- Not on file
- Sources
- 5 sources
- Phone
- +12095267463
Why this ranking: 80/100 confidence score, listed by 5 independent sources, verified phone.
- License
- Not on file
- Sources
- 4 sources
- Phone
- +17604829868
Why this ranking: 80/100 confidence score, listed by 4 independent sources, verified phone.
- #3 in California
Estate Tree Service Estate Landscape And Irrigation Inc
Kings Beach, CA
80/100 verifiedNational Gold- License
- 513623
- Sources
- 1 source
- Phone
- +15305462042
Why this ranking: 80/100 confidence score, published license evidence, verified phone.
- #4 in California
Michael's Tree Svc, Landscaping And High Performace Lawn Care
Cherry Valley, CA
80/100 verifiedNational Gold- License
- 768817
- Sources
- 1 source
- Phone
- +19517695592
Why this ranking: 80/100 confidence score, published license evidence, verified phone.
- #5 in California
Precision Irrigation Team Mariposa Landscape And Tree Service Inc
Rancho Santa fe, CA
80/100 verifiedNational Gold- License
- 658986
- Sources
- 1 source
- Phone
- +18587562769
Why this ranking: 80/100 confidence score, published license evidence, verified phone.
- License
- 702393
- Sources
- 1 source
- Phone
- +19098899987
Why this ranking: 80/100 confidence score, published license evidence, verified phone.
- License
- 1033833
- Sources
- 1 source
- Phone
- +15598014170
Why this ranking: 80/100 confidence score, published license evidence, verified phone.
- License
- 1099464
- Sources
- 2 sources
- Phone
- +19166224086
Why this ranking: 75/100 confidence score, listed by 2 independent sources, published license evidence, verified phone.
- License
- 1055051
- Sources
- 2 sources
- Phone
- +17608993330
Why this ranking: 75/100 confidence score, listed by 2 independent sources, published license evidence, verified phone.
- License
- 821141
- Sources
- 2 sources
- Phone
- +18184007329
Why this ranking: 75/100 confidence score, listed by 2 independent sources, published license evidence, verified phone.
Other top metros for landscapers in California
Top 5 cities by number of verified landscapers in our gold-tier dataset.
Riverside
9 verifiedBakersfield
7 verifiedModesto
7 verifiedSacramento
7 verifiedFresno
6 verified
FAQ
Who are the best landscapers in California?
The best landscapers in California are the 10 verified pros that clear ProFix's 80-point confidence threshold. Rankings use verified phone, published license evidence, source count, address completeness, and photo presence, then sort by score and public evidence. Paid placements are excluded, so use this as a shortlist before checking scope and insurance.
How does ProFix rank the best landscapers in California?
Each landscaper on this list scored 80 or higher on ProFix's confidence scorecard, which combines verified phone, license evidence, multi-source corroboration, and a published address. Pros are ranked from highest score to lowest, then tie-broken by source count, license presence, and years in business.
Are the ratings or awards on this page paid placements?
No. ProFix does not sell rankings, badges, or awards. Every position here is computed from public, verifiable evidence. We don't run a star-rating system on these pages because we don't have first-party review data for every state yet — when we add it, it will be clearly labeled and source-cited.
What should I verify before hiring a landscaper in California?
Confirm the license / registration number with the state board, ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' comp, and get a written scope before paying any deposit. Ask which crew will actually do the work, not just the salesperson who quotes it.
Why are some landscapers not on this list?
We only publish pros that meet the 80+ confidence threshold (verified phone + address + license + multi-source). A great local landscaper can be missing from this list because we have not yet verified one of those signals — not because they do bad work.