Quick Answer

Landscaping Cost in London (2026)

Average cost in London

$26,050avg

$5,000 — $65,000

$15 — $60 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
8 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Pavers, plants, sod, and soil

$10,000 — $26,000

40%

Labor

Skilled trades and general labor

$8,750 — $22,750

35%

Design & Planning

Consultation and 3D renderings

$1,500 — $5,000

10%

Equipment & Disposal

Excavation and waste removal

$1,250 — $6,500

10%

Permits & Fees

City of London building permits

$500 — $1,500

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $3,387 tax$29,437

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

$9,500

$7,600 — $11,400

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$24,460

Today

$26,050

Landscaping in London is 6.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,590 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 London

Verified providers
🔨

Brothers Landscaping & Property Maintenance London

1350 Wharncliffe Rd S Unit 7, London, ON N6L 1K3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

83 reviews

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Lahib Landscaping

185 Wellington St, London, ON N6B 2K9, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

173 reviews

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Wildroses Landscaping Corp

3436 Roe St, London, ON N6L 0J8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

197 reviews

🔨

Exterior Needs

260 Villagewalk Blvd, London, ON N6G 0W6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

87 reviews

🔨

Edwards & Sons Complete Property Maintenance Inc.

1875 Wharncliffe Rd S Unit 4A, London, ON N6L 1K2, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

120 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

London, ON is known for clay-heavy soil which often requires professional grading and soil amendments to prevent drainage issues. Expect to pay $50 to $100 per cubic yard for high-quality topsoil or loam to ensure plant health.

Yes, landscaping in London is typically 5% to 10% more affordable than in the GTA. This is largely due to London's proximity to agricultural hubs, which reduces transportation costs for plant materials and sod.

While simple gardens don't require permits, structures like decks or retaining walls over 1 metre high do. In 2026, the City of London's building permit fees for such structures typically start around $465, with development charges recently increasing by 4.2%.

Booking for the fall season can save you 10% to 15% compared to the 'Spring Rush' (April-May). In 2026, spring prices are estimated to be 5% to 10% higher due to peak demand and seasonal labor shortages.

📊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: 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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