Everett, WA
Everett, WA landscaping and lawn care insurance
County landscaping data, chemical licensing, and what insurers ask Everett crews. A quote is not a binder.
Lawn, landscape, and grounds companies serving Everett (113,011 people) compete in a county with 443 landscaping firms, by the 2023 County Business Patterns count. Those firms employed 3,217 people.
Snohomish County landscaping industry
| Census 2023 | Snohomish County | All of Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments | 443 | 3,194 |
| Landscaping services employees | 3,217 | 19,278 |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $55,612 | $52,617 |
| All services to buildings and dwellings | 811 | 6,176 |
| Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores | 35 | 357 |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 66% | 69% |
Counts: County Business Patterns 2023, NAICS 561730 and related codes.
In Snohomish County, 66% of landscaping businesses employ fewer than five people. Small crews still face big claims, especially from thrown objects and trailer accidents.
The county also has 35 nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores, which supply plants and materials for installation work and signal steady residential demand.
What Everett's housing means for landscapers
Half of Everett's homes were built before 1982. Mature neighborhoods with established trees mean more pruning and removal requests, which many landscaping policies limit.
With 13% of its 57,254 workers home-based, Everett has fewer residents home during the day than the state average (20%). 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 Everett landscapers
If your Everett company applies pesticides or herbicides, check licensing with the Washington State Department of Agriculture and ask your agent for an applicator endorsement.
BLS estimates 22,550 landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Washington earning a median $46,950 a year (May 2025).
Landscaping markets around Everett
King County, which includes Seattle, counts 843 landscaping services establishments. Landscapers around Spokane number 223 at the county level. Neighboring Marysville, also in Snohomish County, has a median housing year of 1994. On county landscaping firm count, Everett comes in 13th of the 30 Washington cities we cover.
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- Vehicles and trailers
- Equipment list
- Mowing, installation, tree, chemical, snow: share of revenue for each
- HOA and property manager insurance requirements
- Three to five years of claims history
- Tree work height
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Everett landscaper insurance FAQ
Which policies do lawn care companies in Everett carry?
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 Everett?
The Census Bureau counted 443 landscaping service establishments in Snohomish County in 2023.
Do Everett HOAs require certificates?
Most ask for $1 million liability limits and additional insured endorsements. See general liability.
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