College Station, TX
College Station, TX landscaping and lawn care insurance
Liability, auto, equipment, and workers' comp for College Station landscapers and lawn care companies. A quote is not a binder.
Landscaping is a sizable trade around College Station. Brazos County had 81 landscaping service establishments in 2023, 1.5% of the Texas total.
The College Station-area green industry
| Census 2023 | Brazos County | All of Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments | 81 | 5,568 |
| Landscaping services employees | 743 | 60,794 |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $42,419 | $48,920 |
| All services to buildings and dwellings | 167 | 12,950 |
| Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores | 5 | 1,107 |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 52% | 59% |
Census County Business Patterns (2023 data year).
Most local landscapers are small: 52% of Brazos 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.
The county also has 5 nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores, which supply plants and materials for installation work and signal steady residential demand.
What College Station's housing means for landscapers
Half of College Station's homes were built before 2000. Newer subdivisions with irrigation systems and young plantings mean installation, irrigation service, and HOA maintenance work.
12% of College Station workers work from home (state: 14%), which means more people at home during weekday mowing and blowing, and more attention to noise, debris, and crew conduct.
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.
Chemical application rules for College Station crews
Landscapers applying weed or insect control for College Station clients generally need a commercial applicator license from the Texas Department of Agriculture. Many general liability policies also need a pesticide endorsement. See our pesticide liability guide.
Statewide, the median annual wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers was $36,740 in May 2025, per BLS. Payroll drives workers' compensation premiums.
Where College Station fits
Houston's county (Harris County) has 677 landscaping firms. Bexar County, which includes San Antonio, counts 312 landscaping services establishments. Ranked by landscaping firms in the county, College Station is number 20 among 30 Texas city guides here.
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Common questions from College Station landscapers
Which policies do lawn care companies in College Station carry?
General liability, commercial auto, equipment coverage, and workers' compensation once you hire. See the Texas page.
How big is the landscaping industry around College Station?
The Census Bureau counted 81 landscaping service establishments in Brazos County in 2023.
What do College Station property managers require from landscapers?
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