Scott Lewis Landscape Arch

Landscapers

landscaper in San Francisco, California 94111

Address: 601 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111
Website: sllasf.com/
Service area: San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, Peninsula, Hillsborough, Atherton, Palo Alto
Phone: (415) 982-7924

About

Scott Lewis Landscape Architecture (SLLA) provides landscape architectural design services, master planning, and site planning for residential and commercial properties throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm serves clients in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, the Peninsula, Marin County, Napa County, Sonoma County, and the Western United States.

The firm specializes in modern and contemporary design with an emphasis on sustainable practices. Project work includes backyard design, front yard landscaping, home gardens, pool landscaping, patios, gardens, pavers, hardscape, rock gardens, native plantings, retaining walls, walks and walkways, and drought-tolerant landscaping. Scott R. Lewis is the Principal.

Services

Landscape architectural design
Site planning and master planning
Garden and backyard design
Hardscape and patios
Pool landscaping
Retaining walls
Native and drought-tolerant plantings
Construction management

Service Area

Serving San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, Peninsula, Hillsborough, Atherton, Palo Alto.

Hiring a Landscaper in San Francisco, California

In California, landscaping contractors may work under a C-27 Landscaping Contractor license or a C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license, depending on the scope of work. Before hiring, verify the contractor's license with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) by searching their online database. A contractor license number contains only numeric characters and is up to 8 digits long.

Building permit requirements vary by city and county in California. Check with the San Francisco Building Department to determine if your project requires a permit. Many landscaping projects—particularly those involving hardscape, retaining walls, pools, or significant site work—may need permits before work begins.

When evaluating a contractor, ask about their experience with projects similar to yours, verify their license status and any complaint history, and request references. Confirm which licenses or certifications apply to your specific project scope.

What license types do landscapers hold in California?

Landscaping contractors in California work under either a C-27 Landscaping Contractor license or a C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license, depending on the services they provide. [1]

How do I verify a landscaper's license?

Use the CSLB's online license check tool at cslb.ca.gov. Search by the contractor's license number (up to 8 digits, numbers only) or business name. The database will show their license status and any complaint disclosure information. [4]

Do I need a building permit for my landscaping project?

Permit requirements vary by location in California. Contact the San Francisco Building Department to determine if your project requires a permit. Many hardscape, pool, and major site work projects do require permits before work begins. [3]

What should I ask a landscaper before hiring?

Request information about their experience with similar projects, verify their current license status through CSLB, ask about any complaint history, and request references from past clients. [2]