Cost guide
What landscaping costs in the Lower Mainland
Typical ranges to help you budget before you ask for quotes. Every yard is different, and quotes are based on a site visit.
Most common jobs
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| French drain, side yard | $2,500 – $7,000 | Length, depth, where the water can legally go |
| Paver patio, 300 sq ft | $7,000 – $14,000 | Base depth on soft soil, paver style, access |
| Block retaining wall, per linear ft | $90 – $250 | Height, engineering, drainage behind the wall |
| New sod, 1,000 sq ft | $2,000 – $4,000 | Old lawn removal, soil import, grading |
| Hedge trim, 50 ft cedar | $300 – $900 | Height, how overgrown, debris haul-away |
Ranges are for budgeting only. Your quotes are based on a site visit.
Yard drainage
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Downspout extensions (2–4 downspouts) | $600 – $2,000 | Usually 1 day |
| Regrade and reseed a backyard | $2,000 – $6,000 | Usually 2–4 days |
| French drain, 50–80 ft | $3,000 – $8,000 | Usually 2–3 days |
| Rock pit / dry well | $1,500 – $4,000 | Usually 1–2 days |
| Full perimeter drainage around a house | $12,000 – $30,000+ | Usually 1–2 weeks |
Ranges are for budgeting only. Your quotes are based on a site visit.
Retaining walls
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Block retaining wall, per linear ft | $90 – $250 | Height, engineering, drainage behind the wall |
| Low garden wall, 20 ft | $1,500 – $4,000 | Block type, base, access |
| Engineered wall design | $1,500 – $5,000 | Height, soil, loads above the wall |
Ranges are for budgeting only. Your quotes are based on a site visit.
Patios and pavers
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Paver patio, 300 sq ft | $7,000 – $14,000 | Base depth on soft soil, paver style, access |
| Paver walkway, 40 ft | $2,500 – $6,000 | Width, base, pattern |
| Gravel patio, 200 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,500 | Edging, base depth, gravel type |
Ranges are for budgeting only. Your quotes are based on a site visit.
Lawns and sod
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| New sod, 1,000 sq ft | $2,000 – $4,000 | Old lawn removal, soil import, grading |
| Aeration and overseeding, average lot | $250 – $600 | Lawn size, seed type, topdressing |
Ranges are for budgeting only. Your quotes are based on a site visit.
Hedges and trees
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Hedge trim, 50 ft cedar | $300 – $900 | Height, how overgrown, debris haul-away |
| Hard cutback, 50 ft overgrown hedge | $900 – $2,500 | Height reduction, access, disposal |
Ranges are for budgeting only. Your quotes are based on a site visit.
Irrigation
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| New sprinkler system, average front and back | $3,500 – $8,000 | Number of zones, lawn size, controller |
| Spring start-up or fall blowout | $90 – $180 | Number of zones, repairs found |
Ranges are for budgeting only. Your quotes are based on a site visit.
Yard maintenance
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly mowing, average city lot, per visit | $45 – $90 | Lot size, edging, clippings removal |
Ranges are for budgeting only. Your quotes are based on a site visit.
Spring and fall cleanups
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Fall cleanup, average lot | $300 – $900 | Leaf volume, beds, haul-away |
Ranges are for budgeting only. Your quotes are based on a site visit.
Snow removal
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal driveway contract | $400 – $1,200 | Driveway size, trigger depth, salting |
Ranges are for budgeting only. Your quotes are based on a site visit.
Full yard design and install
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape design plan | $1,000 – $5,000 | Lot size, detail, revisions |
| Full backyard install | $25,000 – $100,000+ | Size, hardscape, materials |
Ranges are for budgeting only. Your quotes are based on a site visit.
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