Why Hiring a Licensed Landscape Contractor Matters in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the Landscape Contractors Law (Chapter 89D) is designed to protect the public and uphold professional standards in the landscape industry.

“The Landscape Contractors Law, Chapter 89D, is a statute which regulates landscape contracting in North Carolina; thereby safeguarding life, health, and property and maintaining a high professional standard for the landscape industry.”

— North Carolina Landscape Contractors’ Licensing Board (NCLCLB), 2025

Source: nclclb.com

What Does It Mean to Hire a Licensed Landscape Contractor?

At A Lawn A Day Landscaping, we’re proud to be part of this licensed group of professionals serving communities across North Carolina.

Licensed contractors are required to:

• Stay current with best practices in landscaping, business, and horticulture

• Maintain surety bonds and continuing education credits each year

• Follow industry standards that ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental care

  
  

Our license also allows us to:

• Professionally install, modify, and remove landscapes of any size

• Bid on contracts and complete large-scale projects efficiently and accurately

• Offer unique services that unlicensed providers simply can’t

  
  

How to Verify a Landscape Contractor’s License

Before hiring, you can easily confirm whether a landscape professional is properly licensed in North Carolina.

🔍 Official License Lookup:

Visit the NCLCLB License Lookup Tool to verify a contractor’s status.

If someone claims to be licensed but does not appear in the official database, you can review complaint information and procedures on the NCLCLB website.

Before filing a complaint, it’s important to understand the license exemptions and requirements. When in doubt, you can always contact the NCLCLB directly by phone or email for clarification.

Ensure you ask for a certificate of insurance that is valid and not expired. Ask for the insurances of any subcontractors and ensure that appropriate insurances are kept by the business for that business type. Be careful of work being conducted outside the scope of what a landscape contractor license encompasses such as tree work, irrigation, plumbing, electrical, or other services that may require special insurances or licenses.

Why Licensing Protects You and Your Property

The NCLCLB’s mission is to “safeguard life, health, and property” — and that protection extends beyond homeowners to the entire ecosystem of North Carolina’s landscapes.

By hiring a licensed contractor like A Lawn A Day Landscaping, LLC, you’re ensuring:

• Work that meets professional safety and quality standards

• Financial protection through required surety bonds

• Environmental stewardship through responsible landscape practices

  
  

Invest in Your Local Landscape

At A Lawn A Day Landscaping, we believe that a well-designed landscape doesn’t just look good — it strengthens our community and environment.

So what are you waiting for? 🌿

Contact us today to learn how we can help invest in and enhance the landscape of Western North Carolina.

We are changing lives of western North Carolina one landscape at a time.