Arlington, TX
Insurance for Arlington, TX landscapers
Liability, auto, equipment, and workers' comp for Arlington landscapers and lawn care companies. A quote is not a binder.
Lawn, landscape, and grounds companies serving Arlington (403,672 people) compete in a county with 404 landscaping firms, by the 2023 County Business Patterns count. Those firms employed 4,826 people.
Landscaping firms near Arlington
| Census 2023 | Tarrant County | All of Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments | 404 | 5,568 |
| Landscaping services employees | 4,826 | 60,794 |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $49,886 | $48,920 |
| All services to buildings and dwellings | 950 | 12,950 |
| Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores | 49 | 1,107 |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 56% | 59% |
Census County Business Patterns (2023 data year).
Small operations dominate the county's landscaping trade (56% have under five employees). As they add crews, workers' compensation and higher liability limits become necessary.
Arlington yards and grounds
Renters occupy 46% of Arlington's occupied homes. Rental-heavy areas shift work toward property managers and apartment communities, which typically require additional insured endorsements and certificates before a crew starts.
Large multifamily buildings hold 25% of Arlington's housing, and 46% of households rent.
Census data show 13% of Arlington's employed residents work from home. Crews working near occupied homes should clear yards of debris before mowing and keep trailers out of driveways.
Census American Community Survey 2020–2024 (housing units, structure type, year built, tenure, and means of transportation to work); 2024 city population estimates.
Spraying for hire in Arlington
In Texas, the Texas Department of Agriculture licenses commercial pesticide applicators. Arlington crews that spray herbicides should confirm both the license and insurance coverage, since pollution exclusions can apply.
Statewide, the median annual wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers was $36,740 in May 2025, per BLS. Payroll drives workers' compensation premiums.
Where Arlington fits
Houston's county (Harris County) has 677 landscaping firms. Bexar County, which includes San Antonio, counts 312 landscaping services establishments. Fort Worth shares the same county landscaping market as Arlington, with 373,948.0 housing units. On county landscaping firm count, Arlington comes in 8th of the 30 Texas cities we cover.
What underwriters ask Arlington landscapers
- Equipment list
- HOA and property manager insurance requirements
- Annual revenue
- Chemical application
- Services and revenue share
- Vehicles and trailers
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Common questions from Arlington landscapers
What insurance do Arlington landscapers need?
Liability, auto, inland marine for equipment, and workers' comp are standard. Chemical work, tree work, and snow need specific coverage.
How big is the landscaping industry around Arlington?
The Census Bureau counted 404 landscaping service establishments in Tarrant County in 2023.
Do Arlington HOAs require certificates?
Usually general liability with additional insured status, plus auto and workers' comp certificates. See groundskeeping coverage.
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research