Lawn & Garden

Landscaping Cost Calculator

Create a simple yard-project budget by entering the areas you plan to improve and the local rates you want to use. The calculator separates lawn, hardscape, preparation and planting allowances.

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Step 1

Enter project details

Lawn / sod area sq ft Lawn cost rate $/sq ft Patio / hardscape area sq ft Hardscape cost rate $/sq ft Site prep area sq ft Prep / grading rate $/sq ft Plants / beds budget $ Other project costs $

Planning estimate only. Confirm local prices, supplier specifications and site conditions before ordering.

Step 2

Your estimate

Lawn—

Hardscape—

Site preparation—

Planting—

Estimated project total—

The result is only as local as the rates you enter. Use current supplier and contractor pricing when comparing a DIY budget with professional quotes.

Optional next step

Request a local landscaping quote

Complete 3 quick steps to check local availability.

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How it works

Tell us what you needAnswer a few quick project questions.
We check local availabilityMatching is based on your ZIP and project details.
Available providers may contact youCompare your options and decide what works for you.

1 Project 2 Details 3 Contact

Step 1 of 3

What kind of project is it?

Choose the service details and enter the five-digit project ZIP code.

ZIP code

Step 2 of 3

A few project details

Confirm who can authorize the work and add a short project description.

Can you authorize work on the property? How ready are you to hire? When would you like the project to start? Tell us briefly what you needOne or two short sentences is enough.

Step 3 of 3

Where can professionals reach you?

Use the contact details for the property where the project is planned. This usually takes about a minute.

Your request stays focused on this project

Your address helps check local service availability and is not posted publicly.
Submitting is free and does not require you to hire anyone.
Your details are used to process and route the home-service request described here.

First name Last name Project street addressEnter the property address. City and state are suggested automatically from the ZIP when available, and every field stays editable. City State PhoneU.S. phone number with area code. Email

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How your information is used

Notice at Collection: ProjectMetrica collects the contact, project, device/source and consent information entered or generated with this request to provide contractor matching, document consent, prevent fraud and operate the service. If an eligible match is available, you direct us to disclose the request to participating service providers and platform partners, including WiserLeads/homeyou or Titan Lead Group, for the home-improvement project you selected. The consent session is independently recorded. See the Privacy Policy and Your Privacy Choices.

By submitting, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and that the information you provided is accurate.

Your request may be sent to participating home-improvement providers when a qualifying match is available.

Before you order

Check local supplier specs

Density, bag coverage, pallet size and recommended installation depth can vary by material and supplier.

Professional installation

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Formula & assumptions

How the landscaping cost calculator works

Total = lawn area × lawn rate + hardscape area × hardscape rate + prep area × prep rate + planting budget + other costs.

For a better estimate

Use contractor or supplier quotes for the unit rates.
Keep planting as a separate budget because species and sizes can vary dramatically.
Large changes in drainage, grading or access should be budgeted separately.

Useful project tools

Tools that can help with this project

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Measuring wheelMeasure lawn and landscape areas. View on Amazon → Landscape rakePrepare, spread and level landscape material. View on Amazon → Landscape edgerCreate clean bed and lawn boundaries. View on Amazon →

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How much should I budget for landscaping?+

There is no single rate that fits every yard. The calculator is designed around editable local rates so you can build a project-specific budget.

Does this include labor?+

Only if the unit rates you enter include labor. You can use installed contractor rates or DIY material rates depending on the comparison you want.

Can I use it for a partial yard renovation?+

Yes. Enter only the lawn, hardscape and preparation areas included in your project.

Enter project details

Your estimate

Request a local landscaping quote

What kind of project is it?

A few project details

Where can professionals reach you?

Check local supplier specs

Start Matching

How the landscaping cost calculator works

For a better estimate

Tools that can help with this project

Frequently asked questions

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