Free pricing guide
How Much to Charge as a Landscaper
Most landscapers lose money on the parts of a job they forget to price, not on their hourly rate. Work the whole job through below, then send it as a quote.
Field estimate workbench
Price the job before you invoice it.
Build a practical estimate from labor, materials, and other costs. Your draft stays in this browser until you choose to create an invoice.
Keep client names and contact details out of this browser-only draft.
Cost ledger
Labor, materials, and other costs
Add at least one described line with a value greater than $0.
Tax treatment varies by location and job type.
Grand total must be greater than $0.
What drives the price on landscaping
- Crew labor rather than a single rate, since most jobs need two or more
- Plants, sod, mulch, stone, and hardscape materials
- Equipment rental for excavation, compaction, or removal
- Haul-away and dump fees, which scale with volume, not hours
Jobs landscapers price most often
- Install a paver patio or walkway
- Lay new sod
- Clear and replant a bed
- Build a retaining wall
- Seasonal cleanup and haul-away
Pricing tips for landscapers
- Price installs by area, such as per square foot of pavers or sod, then check the total against crew-hours so the unit price holds up on small yards.
- Bill recurring maintenance per visit or per month on a fixed schedule rather than re-quoting every week.
- Put dump fees and delivery charges on their own lines. They change with volume, and customers accept them when they can see them.
- Set a plant warranty policy in writing, including what voids it, such as no watering.
Licensing and permits for landscapers
Some states require a landscape contractor license above a certain job size, and applying pesticides or herbicides for pay usually needs a state applicator license. Irrigation work can also bring backflow testing rules. Check with your state contractor board and department of agriculture.
General information, not legal advice. Rules vary by state and city.
Guides for landscapers
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