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Work Requiring a License

Frequently asked questions

For information about when a license is required click on the link below:
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  1. Plan or install lawns, shrubs, vines, trees and nursery stock and the preparation of property on which they will be installed. This includes adding and incorporating of soil amendments, rototiling and/or grading. 
  2. Install or repair irrigation system or maintain irrigation systems with the use of compressed air. 
  3. Plan, install, maintain or repair arbors, decks, patios, driveways, fences, retaining walls, walkways, landscape edging or ornamental water features. 
  4. Install, maintain or repair drainage systems or ornamental water features
  • Licensees with either an LCB or CCB license may plan, install, maintain or repair arbors, decks, patios, driveways, fences, retaining walls, walkways, landscape edging or ornamental water features. 

  • Residential General Contractors may also perform limited landscape work on residentail property for which the contractor is under contract for the construction of a new dwelling. 
    • ​Irrigation work is NOT allowed under this exception. 
    • The total value of landscaping cannot exceed $3,850 per residential dwelling.

  • Residential General Contractors may plant street trees for new construction on residential property that are directly related to local building code requirements or occupancy ordinances.
    • ​​Irrigation work is NOT allowed under this exception. ​
Yes. Repair of irrigation systems requires a license.
​Yes. Either an LCB or a CCB license will allow you to perform this work.  However, if you also want to plant trees, you must have an LCB license.  A CCB license does NOT allow you to plant trees.