Landscaping Cost in Hamilton (2026)
Average cost in Hamilton
$1,900 — $75,000
$5 — $17 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled installation and site prep
45%
Plants, pavers, and soil
40%
3D renderings and consultations
10%
City fees and waste removal
5%
HST at 13%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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
InteractiveEstimated Cost
$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 providersTwenty Creek Landscaping
PO312, 3055 Homestead Dr, Mount Hope, ON L0R 1W0, Canada
60 reviews
H.S. Lawn Care and Property Maintenance
21 King St W 5th Floor, Hamilton, ON L8P 4W7, Canada
114 reviews
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💬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 dataAggregated from 8+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.