Quick Answer

Landscaping Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$9,831avg

$1,500 — $40,000

$4 — $12 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
9 sources
Updated today
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled installation and site prep

$3,932 — $24,000

50%

Materials

Plants, sod, stone, and mulch

$2,949 — $14,000

35%

Design & Planning

2D/3D blueprints and consultation

$1,500 — $5,000

10%

Permits & Disposal

City fees and waste removal

$500 — $3,000

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,278 tax$11,109

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

$10,300

$8,240 — $12,360

Based on 9 sources and market data for Oshawa. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top Landscaping Contractors in Oshawa

Verified providers
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Stoney Woods Landscaping

59 Yorkville Dr, Courtice, ON L1E 2A7, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

49 reviews

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Axhorn Landscaping & Contracting

285 Taunton Rd E, Mailbox MB 076, Oshawa, ON L1G 3V2, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

47 reviews

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Genesis Landscaping

520 Nipigon St, Oshawa, ON L1J 4P8, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

29 reviews

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JRC Landscaping and Snow

291 Porter St, Oshawa, ON L1J 1N3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

47 reviews

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MLC Landscaping

1455 Cedar St, Oshawa, ON L1J 0A8, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

130 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 Oshawa, interlocking brick projects for driveways or walkways average $17,000, with a typical range between $7,000 and $27,000 depending on the stone quality and area size.

A basic front yard refresh, including new sod and flower bed installation, typically costs between $1,500 and $5,000 in the Oshawa area.

Professional landscaping crews in Oshawa currently charge between $50 and $150 per hour per worker, with specialized hardscaping labor sitting at the higher end of that range.

Yes, high-quality landscaping in the Durham Region can increase a home's market value by 15% to 25%, making it one of the highest ROI home improvements in 2026.

📊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: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.