Best Landscape Architects and Designers near San Mateo, CA

These companies serve San Mateo from nearby bases in towns including San Francisco, San Carlos and South San Francisco.

10 companies listed · 2 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license

Data verified October 18, 2026

Re+habit Design

Re+habit Design

5.0 18 reviews
“Professional, detailed, and a wonderful person to work with.”
Since 2010
San Francisco, CA · 16 mi from San Mateo
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Tamate Landscaping

Tamate Landscaping

5.0 17 reviews
“Him and his crew are extremely professional and I'm very happy with his work.”
License #55169425+ years
San Francisco, CA · 16 mi from San Mateo
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JML Landscapes

JML Landscapes

5.0 3 reviews
“In addition to recommending and installiing a GPS-guided automatic irrigation system (so we never have to think about watering), Janet Moyer has since been responsible for total maintenance of our garden, including planting, pruning, feeding, shaping, maintaining lighting and irrigation, etc.”
BBB accreditedSince 1994
San Francisco, CA · 16 mi from San Mateo
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Inside Out Landscaping

Inside Out Landscaping

5.0 13 reviews
“After demolishing existing cement and moving the dirt/sand to create levels, they spent several weeks meticulously building forms to pour new cement steps and planters, which came out perfectly.”
California license #1146810Serves San Francisco AreaSince 2009
South San Francisco, CA · 9 mi from San Mateo
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Sfgardening.com

Sfgardening.com

5.0 15 reviews
“He was open to listening to what our family wanted and had a great kindness in pushing back on areas that he felt would be better served by a different approach with plantings.”
Responds within 24 hoursSince 1995Serves San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · 16 mi from San Mateo
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Ned Patchett Tree Care & Consulting

Ned Patchett Tree Care & Consulting

5.0 10 reviews
“They did a great job, carefully removing the tree then spending a good deal or effort removing the root ball with their stump grinder and much hard hand effort.”
LicensedSince 2009
San Carlos, CA · 4 mi from San Mateo
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Listed for homeowners in and around San Mateo, CA, these 10 companies draw plans for yards; the building is done by someone else. Portfolios, service descriptions and hours are taken from each company's own site, and the ratings beside them come from public reviews.

Area overview: San Mateo, CA

The 10 companies on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 134 reviews. When customers rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (100%), professionalism (95%) and punctuality (90%). 2 are open on weekends. 2 show a license on their websites and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. All 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 1 gives free estimates. We have a website on file for all 10 of the companies on this page; 9 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. We count these figures across the companies on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book.

Which listed landscape designers show their work online?

Portfolio sites are shown on all 10 listings here. In design the portfolio is the product, so it carries more weight than in other trades. Look for photographs of built work next to the renders, and for at least one project on a site like yours: the same slope, the same soil, the same shade.

Alder Landscape Architecture

Alder Landscape Architecture

5.0 12 reviews
“Did great work for the neighborhood!”
Since 1990
San Francisco, CA · 16 mi from San Mateo
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Urbanleaf Landscapes

Urbanleaf Landscapes

4.9 9 reviews
“Whether it was the intricate placement of plantings, the meticulous installation of hardscapes, or the careful selection of materials, every aspect of the project was executed with precision and care.”
Since 1986
San Carlos, CA · 4 mi from San Mateo
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J J & J Landscape Management Inc.

J J & J Landscape Management Inc.

5.0 1 review
“Great place to get landscaping done!”
Licensed in CaliforniaServes Bay Area, Fremont +3Free consultationSince 2014
San Jose, CA · 31 mi from San Mateo
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Zenscape

Zenscape

5.0 8 reviews
“He took on the project like it was his own restaurant and made our outdoor dining space an absolute oasis for our customers.”
License #93542420+ yearsServes San Francisco, Marin
San Francisco, CA · 16 mi from San Mateo
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