Landscaping Cost in Houston (2026)
Average cost in Houston
$3,000 – $50,000
$5 – $17 per sq ft
In Houston, the average is $10,350 and most projects cost between $3,000 and $50,000, or about $5 – $17 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 8 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedInstallation and crew fees
55%
Plants, sod, mulch, and stone
30%
Consultation and blueprints
10%
Grading, debris removal, and fees
5%
Sales Tax at 6.25%
📋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 project
LiveYour estimate in Houston
Likely range $4,658 – $22,770
- Labor55%$5,693
- Materials30%$3,105
- Design & Planning10%$1,035
- Site Prep & Permits5%$518
Basic (lawn + shrubs)
$10,350
Standard (design + planting)
$16,560
Full (hardscape + plants + irrigation)
$24,840
Calibrated to 8 researched sources for Houston. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$10,000
Today
$10,350
Landscaping in Houston is ↑ 3.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $350 more on the average project.
Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.
🏢Top Landscaping Contractors in Houston
Verified providersNoble Landscaping Houston Tx
3903 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77025, USA
105 reviews
Lone Star Landscape Tx Inc
5444 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056, USA
104 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
In 2026, professional sod installation in Houston typically ranges from $1.00 to $4.50 per square foot. For a standard 1,500 sq. ft. lawn, homeowners can expect to pay between $3,500 and $9,500 depending on the grass variety, such as St. Augustine or Zoysia.
Most Houston residential properties invest between $3,000 and $5,000 for a professional 6-10 zone sprinkler system. Costs are influenced by Houston's heavy clay soil, which can increase trenching labor compared to national averages.
Removing a standard 30-50 foot tree in Houston typically costs between $1,200 and $2,500. For larger mature oaks or pines near structures, prices can reach $4,500 or more due to the complexity of the removal and equipment access.
Yard leveling and grading in Houston averages $2,301, with most projects falling between $1,128 and $3,494. This service is often necessary to address drainage issues caused by the region's flat topography and clay-heavy soil.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 7+ 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: 1 months ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.
About this data
Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.
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