Dallas, TX
Landscaper insurance in Dallas, Texas
Liability, auto, equipment, and workers' comp for Dallas landscapers and lawn care companies. A quote is not a binder.
Lawn, landscape, and grounds companies serving Dallas (1,300,000 people) compete in a county with 497 landscaping firms, by the 2023 County Business Patterns count. Those firms employed 10,043 people.
The Dallas-area green industry
| Census 2023 | Dallas County | All of Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments | 497 | 5,568 |
| Landscaping services employees | 10,043 | 60,794 |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $46,627 | $48,920 |
| All services to buildings and dwellings | 1,172 | 12,950 |
| Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores | 38 | 1,107 |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 52% | 59% |
From the U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023: landscaping services (NAICS 561730), services to buildings and dwellings (NAICS 5617), nursery and garden centers (NAICS 444220), and all industries.
In Dallas County, 52% of landscaping businesses employ fewer than five people. Small crews still face big claims, especially from thrown objects and trailer accidents.
With 38 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.
Dallas yards and grounds
Single-family homes make up 45% of Dallas's 590,237.0 housing units. Buildings of five or more units account for 47%, and those properties usually hire commercial grounds maintenance with stricter insurance requirements.
With 16% of its 662,654 workers home-based, Dallas has more residents home during the workday than the state average (14%). Thrown-object and property damage claims often come from homeowners who are present.
Census American Community Survey 2020–2024 (housing units, structure type, year built, tenure, and means of transportation to work); 2024 city population estimates.
Pesticide licensing for Dallas landscapers
Landscapers applying weed or insect control for Dallas 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.
Texas employed about 63,430 landscaping and groundskeeping workers in May 2025 (BLS). Every one of them works around blades, heat, and traffic.
Dallas next to other Texas markets
Houston's county (Harris County) has 677 landscaping firms. Bexar County, which includes San Antonio, counts 312 landscaping services establishments. Irving shares the same county landscaping market as Dallas, with 102,512.0 housing units. Ranked by landscaping firms in the county, Dallas is number 3 among 30 Texas city guides here.
Dallas landscaper quote prep
- Mowing, installation, tree, chemical, snow: share of revenue for each
- Vehicles and trailers
- Annual revenue
- Maximum height and whether you remove trees
- Chemical application
- Loss runs
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Dallas landscaper insurance FAQ
What insurance do Dallas landscapers need?
General liability, commercial auto, equipment coverage, and workers' compensation once you hire. See the Texas page.
How many landscaping companies are in Dallas County?
The Census Bureau counted 497 landscaping service establishments in Dallas County in 2023.
Do Dallas 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