Landscaping Cost in Ottawa (2026)
Average cost in Ottawa
$5,000 – $75,000
$4 – $12 per sq ft
In Ottawa, the average is $25,500 and most projects cost between $5,000 and $75,000, or about $4 – $12 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 14 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled installation and crew hours
45%
Pavers, plants, sod, and stone
35%
3D renderings and master plans
10%
Excavation and drainage correction
8%
City fees and new 2026 hardscaper licenses
2%
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 project
LiveYour estimate in Ottawa
Likely range $11,475 – $56,100
- Labor45%$11,475
- Materials35%$8,925
- Design & Planning10%$2,550
- Site Prep & Grading8%$2,040
- Permits & Licensing2%$510
Basic (lawn + shrubs)
$25,500
Standard (design + planting)
$40,800
Full (hardscape + plants + irrigation)
$61,200
Calibrated to 14 researched sources for Ottawa. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$24,709
Today
$25,500
Landscaping in Ottawa is ↑ 3.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $791 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 Ottawa
Verified providersModernPro Landscaping 先锋园林
146 Springwater Dr, Ottawa, ON K2M 1Z3, Canada
72 reviews
RIVERMIST LANDSCAPE
146 Harbour View St, Ottawa, ON K2G 6Z8, Canada
109 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
As of March 1, 2026, all contractors performing hardscaping (driveways, walkways, decks) must be licensed by the City of Ottawa, paying an annual fee of $441. This regulation is intended to improve consumer protection but may lead to slightly higher project quotes as contractors pass on compliance costs.
Interlock driveways typically cost between $20 and $30 per square foot installed. For a standard two-car driveway (400-600 sq ft), homeowners should budget between $8,000 and $18,000, depending on the choice of pavers and design complexity.
Building permit fees are calculated at a rate of $12 to $20 per $1,000 of estimated construction value. For example, a $20,000 deck or retaining wall project would incur a permit fee between $240 and $400, plus potential administrative surcharges.
Sod installation for a medium-sized yard (approx. 5,000 sq ft) ranges from $1,500 to $10,000. This includes soil amendment and leveling, which is critical in Ottawa due to the prevalent clay-heavy soil that requires proper drainage preparation.
📊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: 1 months 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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