Scranton, PA
Insurance for Scranton, PA landscapers
Liability, auto, equipment, and workers' comp for Scranton landscapers and lawn care companies. A quote is not a binder.
Landscaping is a sizable trade around Scranton. Lackawanna County had 67 landscaping service establishments in 2023, 1.3% of the Pennsylvania total.
The Scranton-area green industry
| Census 2023 | Lackawanna County | All of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments | 67 | 5,179 |
| Landscaping services employees | 160 | 28,339 |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $60,006 | $53,983 |
| All services to buildings and dwellings | 111 | 8,735 |
| Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores | 8 | 524 |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 85% | 72% |
Counts: County Business Patterns 2023, NAICS 561730 and related codes.
Most local landscapers are small: 85% of Lackawanna County's landscaping firms have fewer than five employees. For an owner-operator, the essentials are general liability, a commercial auto policy for the truck and trailer, and equipment coverage.
With 8 garden centers and nurseries in the county, installation crews have local sources for stock. Installation work brings completed operations exposure that maintenance-only crews avoid.
Lawns and properties in Scranton
Single-family homes make up 59% of Scranton's 35,512.0 housing units. Buildings of five or more units account for 15%, and those properties usually hire commercial grounds maintenance with stricter insurance requirements.
With 9% of its 31,984 workers home-based, Scranton has fewer residents home during the day than the state average (16%). Thrown-object and property damage claims often come from homeowners who are present.
Housing and work patterns: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024 (tables B08301, B25003, B25024, B25035), via Census Reporter. Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city population estimates.
Pesticide licensing for Scranton landscapers
In Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture licenses commercial pesticide applicators. Scranton crews that spray herbicides should confirm both the license and insurance coverage, since pollution exclusions can apply.
BLS estimates 34,850 landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Pennsylvania earning a median $39,500 a year (May 2025).
Landscaping markets around Scranton
Landscapers around Philadelphia number 90 at the county level. Allegheny County, which includes Pittsburgh, counts 496 landscaping services establishments. Ranked by landscaping firms in the county, Scranton is number 25 among 30 Pennsylvania city guides here.
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- Commercial contracts
- Tree work height
- Three to five years of claims history
- Chemical application
- Crew size and payroll
- Annual revenue
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Common questions from Scranton landscapers
What insurance do Scranton landscapers need?
Liability, auto, inland marine for equipment, and workers' comp are standard. Chemical work, tree work, and snow need specific coverage.
How many landscaping companies are in Lackawanna County?
The Census Bureau counted 67 landscaping service establishments in Lackawanna County in 2023.
Do Scranton HOAs require certificates?
Most ask for $1 million liability limits and additional insured endorsements. See general liability.
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research