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Landscaping Cost in Kelowna (2026)

Average cost in Kelowna

$32,000avg

$5,000 — $150,000

$5 — $40 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
8 sources
Updated 4 days ago
British Columbia

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Hardscaping

Patios, retaining walls, and walkways

$10,000 — $40,000

45%

Labor

Installation and site preparation

$7,500 — $52,500

35%

Softscaping

Plants, trees, and sod installation

$2,000 — $15,000

10%

Design & Planning

3D renderings and site plans

$4,800 — $6,000

5%

Irrigation & Lighting

Automated systems and low-voltage lights

$2,400 — $13,000

5%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — British Columbia
Base cost + $3,840 tax$35,840

GST+PST at 12%

📋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.

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Estimated Cost

$10,500

$8,400 — $12,600

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$30,622

Today

$32,000

Landscaping in Kelowna is 4.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,378 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 Kelowna

Verified providers
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Okanagan Yard Works

347 Leon Ave #210, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8C7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

148 reviews

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Lavish Landscapes

210 Homer Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 3Z5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

74 reviews

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FULLER'S LANDSCAPE COMPANY

740 McClure Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 1M3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

69 reviews

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VitaNova Landscape Ltd.

1877 Dallas Rd, Kelowna, BC V1V 1P2, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

58 reviews

🔨

Pristine Landscaping Services

1007 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6E4, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

58 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, xeriscaping a standard Kelowna yard averages $17,000, typically ranging from $15,120 to $18,400. While initial costs can be higher than traditional turf, it reduces water usage by 30-100% in the Okanagan's semi-arid climate.

Professional hourly labor rates in the Okanagan region for 2026 average between $75 and $130 per person. Maintenance-specific tasks like weeding or mowing may be billed at the lower end, while skilled hardscaping or irrigation work sits at the higher end.

Essential for preventing frozen pipes in Kelowna winters, a professional irrigation blowout (winterization) costs between $107 and $132 for a standard 1-4 zone system, with an additional $7.74 charged for each extra zone.

For a standard residential lot in Kelowna, professional design packages start at $4,800 and can exceed $6,000. These packages typically include 40-65 hours of work and 3D visualizations to prevent costly errors during the build phase.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ 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: 4 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

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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