Who can legally do landscaping, hardscape and irrigation in California?
Planting, irrigation, drainage, patios and walkways, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, fences.
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Licensed for this work
C-27 Landscaping is the license for this work — planting, irrigation, drainage, hardscape and the structures that go with them.
Licensed, with a condition
A B may take a landscaping job if it involves two or more unrelated trades beyond carpentry — say, concrete and irrigation — or by subcontracting to a C-27. A planting-only job is not B work. (§7057(b))
Licensed for part of it — not the whole job
Specialty contractors may perform their own trade on this job as subcontractors. Any specialty not listed is in the same position.
Grading, drainage and irrigation as engineering work — not planting or decorative hardscape. (§7056)
Concrete patios, walkways and flatwork only.
Fencing only.
Masonry walls and pavers only.
Tree work only.
Tree work only.
Basis: B&P Code §7057(b); B&P Code §7058; B&P Code §7056. A California contractor may only contract for work within their classification (B&P Code §7059), with an exception for work incidental and supplemental to their own trade (16 CCR §831). This page reads the classification rules; it is not legal advice and says nothing about quality of work. Confirm with CSLB before signing.