Landscape Services

What are the Average Costs of a Professional Landscaping Company?

The national average cost is $3,309.

Most homeowners spend between $1,468 and $5,318, with the lower end being $376 and the higher end at about $10,000.

The cost of landscaping will also depend on the following factors

• Moving into a new home and working on a blank slate
• Moving into an existing home and want landscaping to reflect your style
• Revamping your own yards
• Want to create more privacy and security
• Want a landscape that needs little water or maintenance
• Want vegetable or flower beds that will keep you occupied all spring, summer and fall

If you’re looking at a simple landscaping project with a small lawn and a few flower beds, then it’ll not cost you much.

But if you’re looking to go all out and get intricate rolling hills and pathways with carefully chosen plants and trees, ponds, decks, outdoor misting systems, waterfalls, fountains, and even decorative concrete pathways, then the cost could go well into the thousands.

So the first thing that you need to decide is your budget. Based on that you can plan your next steps.

Planning is the first and very important step in creating a beautiful and attractive landscape. So even if you’d like to do your own planting, you’ll find that professional help while planning can be immensely useful.

What are the Benefits of Hiring a Local Landscaping Company?

Who doesn’t love a pristine and well-manicured landscaped property?

But you can end up spending most of your free time outdoors tending to the garden. In that case, wouldn’t it make sense just to hire a professional landscaping company to take care of all your landscaping needs?

Moreover, here are the top 3 benefits of hiring an expert.

#1 – Affordable

Landscaping requires you to use the right tools and equipment. Most homeowners have a lawnmower, plus a few other basic lawn tools like shovels and rakes.

But to maintain a yard properly, you’ll need to spend a small fortune on a wide variety of tools like spreaders, aerators, edgers and thatch machines.

On the other hand, landscaping companies already have all the tools and equipment to design and maintain a perfect yard.

#2 – Experience

Do you know which plants and trees will grow in what part of your yard? Are you aware of how much sunlight and water are required for certain types of plants?

The landscaping companies can help you choose plants that play well together. They can also help you with choosing the right fertilizers and pesticides.

Knowledge about such things and more only comes with experience and skills.

#3 – Expertise

The landscaping trends keep changing. This is something that the landscaping companies are aware of. They can give you some great suggestions on what will best suit your home depending on your lifestyle and how you intend to use your yard.

Whether you need double ground mulch, drought resistant plantings, maintenance plan, or an entire lawn renovation, hiring the right landscaping company will definitely make a difference.

What to Check Before You Hire a Landscaping Company?

License – All local and state business licenses.

Proof of Insurance – Proof of both, workman’s compensation and liability insurance.

Business Stability – Find out how long the company has been in business. The more experience, the better!

Check Reviews Online – Visit sites like Yelp to find out about various landscaping companies in your area.

References – Ask for references. If possible, call and find out about the work, timeliness, cost and whether the clients would use the company again.

Over the Phone Pricing –  Not recommended at all! No professional company can give an estimate without looking at your yard.

Free Estimates – Ask for free estimates, most companies will oblige.

Safety Record – Hire a company that doesn’t have a high incidence of on-the-job mishaps or injuries.

Building Codes – In certain areas, you’ll need to make sure that the local company meets all building code requirements.

Satisfaction Guarantee – Choose a company that offers a satisfaction guarantee. It will ensure that they get the job done right the first time, and save you money and frustration in the long run.

Cleanup – Landscaping can leave a lot of mess behind. Ask about the cleanup services the company offers.