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Terra Firma Landscape Co
Terra Firma Landscape Co of San Diego holds California license 495376 (B General Building, C8 Concrete, C12 Earthwork and Paving, C27 Landscaping, C33 Painting and Decorating, C53 Swimming Pool). The CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026 lists it as active.1 It expires Jul 31, 2028.
Doing business as Swikard L A Inc.
Licensed 40 years, longer than 96% of 1,859 active San Diego general contractors.
Active
Terra Firma Landscape Co, San Diego
- License
- 495376
- Class
- B General Building; C8 Concrete; C12 Earthwork and Paving; C27 Landscaping; C33 Painting and Decorating; C53 Swimming Pool
- Expires
- Jul 31, 2028
- Bond
- $25,000
- Workers' comp
- Insured to Oct 1, 2027
CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026
From the CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026. Not a consumer report; check the board before you hire.
Has the board taken action on this license?
None in the CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026. Confirm with the board: CSLB license check
What bond, insurance and workers' comp are on file?
- Bond
- $25,000Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual), from Nov 16, 2023, continuous
- Liability insurance
- Not in the CSLB fileCheck with the board
- Workers' comp
- InsuredPraetorian Insurance Company, from Oct 1, 2026, to Oct 1, 2027
Who is on this license?
- Responsible managing officer, CEO and president
- Larry A. SwikardSince Jul 17, 1986
- CEO and president
- Cindy A. SwikardSince May 9, 2003
What work does this license cover?
Issued Jul 17, 1986.
- B General Building
- C8 Concrete
- C12 Earthwork and Paving
- C27 Landscaping
- C33 Painting and Decorating
- C53 Swimming Pool
Which other San Diego businesses hold B General Building?
- Chism Commmercial Painting And ContractingLicensed since 1986
- Kaylind Commercial ContractingLicensed since 1986
- Pacific Building GroupLicensed since 1986
- Burger Construction And Property ServicesLicensed since 1987
- Schoeffel Construction IncLicensed since 1987
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What should you check before hiring?
What to ask before you hire
- Get the license number in writing. The name on the license should match the name on your contract and invoice.
- Check the class covers the job. A license for one trade doesn't cover another. California license classes
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent to you by the insurance agent, not handed over by the contractor. How to read a COI
- Ask who will be on site. If a crew works on your property, ask for proof of workers' comp. An exemption on file means the contractor told the CSLB it has no employees.
- Put it in a written contract: license number, price, start date and payment schedule. Check the license again on the day you sign.
If the license is lapsed
- Don't sign or pay a deposit until the CSLB shows the license active again.
- Ask the contractor why. For a bond or insurance lapse, ask for proof that the new bond or policy was filed with the CSLB, then check again.
- If work has started, hold further payments, keep the contract, receipts and photos, and file a complaint with Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
- Check another contractor. California license lookup
Sources
- CSLB License Master (cslb.ca.gov, Nov 1, 2026)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB)