Landscaping Cost in St. John's (2026)
Average cost in St. John's
$8,500 — $68,000
$13 — $48 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled trades and general labor
40%
Pavers, stone, and retaining walls
30%
Soil, sod, trees, and shrubs
15%
3D rendering and site planning
10%
City fees and waste removal
5%
HST at 15%
📋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
$7,040 — $10,560
Based on 7 sources and market data for St. John's. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
🏢Top Landscaping Contractors in St. John's
Verified providersMekhScape Landscaping & Snow Removal Corp.
3 Vancouver St, St. John's, NL A1A 2R5, Canada
33 reviews
Eastcoast landscaping
12 A Morris Ave, St. John's, NL A1C 5E7, Canada
11 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
For a standard residential lot, sod installation currently ranges from $2.75 to $4.25 per square foot, including soil preparation and labor.
Due to the local topography, retaining walls are common and cost between $45 and $85 per face square foot depending on whether timber or interlocking stone is used.
Professional landscaping companies in the region are billing between $70 and $105 per man-hour in 2026, reflecting increased local labor costs.
Yes, the condensed 5-month season (May-September) creates high demand peaks, often resulting in a 15-20% premium for projects booked after June 1st.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 7+ 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: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.