CA LIC #890862 · C-27 / C-61 D49 | Insured & Bonded
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Commercial & HOA Landscape Partner

A single-source contractor for property managers, HOAs, COAs, estates, and general contractors who need landscapes maintained to a high, consistent standard.

Free Resource for HOA Boards

Vetting a new landscape contractor?

We wrote a 5-question evaluation checklist for HOA boards and property managers — the exact questions we'd want our own family's HOA to ask any vendor (including us). Print it, bring it to your next walk-through. No email required.

Download Checklist (PDF) 8 pages · No email needed
Built for Portfolios

One vendor. Every property. Done right.

Property managers don't have time to chase three vendors and a tree guy. Universal Landscape Services handles every landscape category in-house — maintenance, tree care, irrigation, hardscapes, lighting, firescaping, and pest — so a single call gets it done.

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    Monthly walk-throughs with documentation

    You or your representative join the inspection. We catch issues before residents do.

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    Same crew, same property

    Crew consistency means familiarity with irrigation zones, problem spots, and resident preferences.

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    Fast, documented communication

    Smart devices in the field — phone, email, and text get answered. Photos and updates on request.

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    Insured, bonded, and code-compliant

    CA Lic #890862 · C-27 / C-61 D49. Insurance certificates and W-9s ready on request.

Commercial property landscape
Property Types We Serve

Whatever you manage, we've maintained it

Office & Corporate

Curb appeal, signage zones, parking-lot islands, atrium plantings.

HOAs & COAs

Common areas, entry monuments, slopes, perimeter fencing zones.

Retail & Mixed-Use

High-visibility frontages, plazas, drive-aisles, outdoor seating.

Industrial & Storage

Perimeter clearance, weed abatement, irrigation maintenance.

Municipal & Public

City contracts, public spaces, parks, and government facilities.

Estates & Residences

White-glove maintenance for high-end homes and gated properties.

General Contractors

Landscape build-outs for new construction, on schedule, on spec.

How We Work

A predictable process, start to finish

The same way every time — that's why property managers stay with us.

1

Site Walk & Scope

We walk the property with you, document the existing conditions, and identify priorities.

2

Detailed Proposal

Itemized scope of work and pricing — no vague estimates, no surprise add-ons.

3

Onboarding & First Visit

Insurance certificates, W-9, contracts in place. First service visit fully briefed.

4

Ongoing Inspections

Monthly walks with documented notes. Issues identified, photographed, and resolved.

For HOA Boards

Choosing a landscape contractor? Read this first.

A practical 10-question checklist for HOA and COA boards interviewing landscape vendors. Written by an 18-year tri-county contractor who's answered all 10 from boards across the 805.

Read the 10 questions →  or  Download the PDF

Questions From Property Managers

The things you need answered before signing

Can you provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) and W-9 before contract?
Yes. We carry general liability and workers' comp, and we'll send COIs and W-9s the same day you ask. Your management company can be listed as an additional insured on request.
What's included in a typical monthly maintenance contract?
Standard scopes include mowing, edging, blowing, weekly weed control, seasonal pruning, fertilization, bed maintenance, and a monthly walk-through with documented notes. Tree work, irrigation repair, and enhancement projects are quoted separately — no surprise charges on your monthly invoice.
Will we have a consistent crew on our property?
Yes. We assign the same crew lead and crew to each contracted property. This isn't a rotation. Residents and board members will see the same faces every visit.
Can you handle defensible-space compliance for HOAs in fire zones?
Yes. We bring HOA common areas and individual lots into PRC 4291 compliance (Zone 0, 1, and 2), respond to local fire department abatement notices, and document the work for board records.
How do you handle resident complaints or board requests between visits?
Email, text, or phone — whatever your management company prefers. We document each request, photograph the resolution, and report back on the next scheduled visit. Emergency calls are answered 24/7.
Do your crews speak both English and Spanish?
Yes. Freddy and most crew leads are bilingual. We can communicate with Spanish-speaking residents directly, which matters in this region.

Looking for a vendor you can actually rely on?

We'll walk the property, audit the current scope, and send a clear proposal.

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