Landscaping Cost in Oshawa (2026)
Average cost in Oshawa
$3,500 — $45,000
$18 — $35 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedStone, sod, plants, and soil
40%
Installation and site prep
35%
2D/3D renderings and consultations
10%
Excavator rentals and fuel
10%
City fees and waste bins
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
$8,240 — $12,360
Based on 7 sources and market data for Oshawa. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$12,770
Today
$13,344
Landscaping in Oshawa is ↑ 4.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $575 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 Oshawa
Verified providersStoney Woods Landscaping
59 Yorkville Dr, Courtice, ON L1E 2A7, Canada
52 reviews
Axhorn Landscaping & Contracting
285 Taunton Rd E, Mailbox MB 076, Oshawa, ON L1G 3V2, Canada
46 reviews
Mr. Trim Lawn & Garden Services
427 Oshawa Blvd N, Oshawa, ON L1G 5T2, Canada
237 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
Generally, softscaping and patios do not require a building permit. However, a Driveway Entrance Permit is required for widening or new curb cuts, costing approximately $200 plus inspection fees.
Oshawa and the wider Durham Region often have clay-heavy soil. This typically requires deeper excavation (up to 12-18 inches for driveways) and additional granular base material to prevent shifting, which can increase labor and material costs by 10-15%.
A professionally installed interlocking driveway in Oshawa typically ranges from $18,000 to $36,000, depending on the stone selection and the depth of the base required for local soil conditions.
Booking in early spring (March-April) is recommended. Prices in the peak spring/summer season are often 5-10% higher due to high demand, and many top-rated Oshawa contractors are fully booked by late May.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ 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: 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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