Landscaping contractors in Santa Clara by the numbers
Santa Clara is home to 29 licensed landscaping contractors (C-27, CSLB September 2026), about 5% of the 637 contractor licenses based here.
Nearby in Santa Clara County: San Jose (290), Gilroy (41), Morgan Hill (36), Sunnyvale (29).
28% of Santa Clara's C-27 licensees hold more than one classification — most often B General Building Contractor (21%), C-8 Concrete Contractor (10%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.
Business structure: 52% sole owners, 38% corporations, 7% LLCs; median time licensed 15.2 years.
What carriers look at
For landscapers, underwriters focus first on: damage to underground utilities and irrigation during trenching; and tree work, which many carriers underwrite separately (D-49 tree service must carry workers' comp now). See the full coverage guide for landscaping contractors for limits, endorsements and workers' comp rules.
Get a quote
Asena Capital Insurance Services compares multiple markets for Santa Clara contractors and requests additional insured endorsements for you when a contract calls for them. Call (858) 925-9555 or request a quote — only your name, phone and email are required. CA License #6008596.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed landscaping contractors are in Santa Clara?
29 active C-27 licenses have a business address in Santa Clara (CSLB, September 2026); 66% carry workers' comp and 34% are filed exempt.
Do C-27 landscapers need workers' comp?
If you have employees, yes. Solo C-27 operators can currently file an exemption; beginning January 1, 2028, CSLB will require workers' comp for all active licenses (SB 1455), except joint ventures. Tree service (C-61/D-49) already requires it.