Quick Answer

Landscaping Cost in Hamilton (2026)

Average cost in Hamilton

$22,500avg

$1,900 — $75,000

$5 — $17 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
8 sources
Updated today
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled installation and site prep

$6,750 — $33,750

45%

Materials

Plants, pavers, and soil

$6,000 — $30,000

40%

Design & Planning

3D renderings and consultations

$1,500 — $5,000

10%

Permits & Disposal

City fees and waste removal

$750 — $3,750

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $2,925 tax$25,425

HST at 13%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Sod or seed lawn
  • Garden bed preparation
  • Mulch & edging
  • Shrubs & perennials (basic)
  • Grading & soil prep
  • Labor

Typically Excludes

  • Hardscaping (pavers, retaining walls)
  • Irrigation system
  • Mature tree planting
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fencing

Based on landscaping a standard 2,000 sq ft front or back yard.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$10,200

$8,160 — $12,240

Based on 8 sources and market data for Hamilton. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top Landscaping Contractors in Hamilton

Verified providers
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Twenty Creek Landscaping

PO312, 3055 Homestead Dr, Mount Hope, ON L0R 1W0, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

60 reviews

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Grazie Landscaping

19 Pavarotti Ct, Hamilton, ON L8G 4P8, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

29 reviews

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levos landscaping

20 Emerald St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 8A4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

16 reviews

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H.S. Lawn Care and Property Maintenance

21 King St W 5th Floor, Hamilton, ON L8P 4W7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

114 reviews

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Gelderman Landscape Services

831 Centre Rd, Hamilton, ON L9N 2Z7, Canada

4.6
★★★★½

387 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

For a standard residential lawn, professional sod installation typically costs between $2.00 and $7.00 per square foot, including soil preparation and grading. A typical 1,000 sq ft backyard re-sodding project averages approximately $4,500 CAD.

Permits are required for site alterations, retaining walls over 1 metre in height, and pool enclosures. A basic Site Alteration Permit in 2026 starts at approximately $100 CAD, while more complex drainage or conservation authority reviews can exceed $1,500 CAD.

Interlocking brick patios currently range from $15 to $40 per square foot depending on the stone quality and base complexity. A mid-sized 300 sq ft patio typically costs between $7,500 and $12,000 CAD.

Professional maintenance contracts in the Hamilton-Burlington area for 2026 range from $150 to $350 per month. This usually covers weekly mowing, seasonal fertilization, and basic garden bed weeding.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 8+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.