Quick Answer

Landscaping Cost in Windsor (2026)

Average cost in Windsor

$15,725avg

$1,500 — $150,000

$5 — $15 per sq ft

+10.2% YoY
11 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled construction and installation crews

$675 — $67,500

45%

Materials

Plants, sod, pavers, and hardscape stone

$525 — $52,500

35%

Design & Planning

2D/3D renderings and consultations

$150 — $15,000

10%

Site Prep & Grading

Excavation, soil removal, and leveling

$120 — $12,000

8%

Permits & Fees

City of Windsor building and zoning permits

$30 — $3,000

2%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $2,044 tax$17,769

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

$9,000

$7,200 — $10,800

Based on 11 sources and market data for Windsor. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$14,270

Today

$15,725

Landscaping in Windsor is 10.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,455 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 Windsor

Verified providers
🔨

Defined Group

508 Elmstead Rd, Windsor, ON N8N 2P4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

61 reviews

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A.C. Landscaping & Design Inc.

1465 Randolph Ave, Windsor, ON N9B 2V5, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

34 reviews

🔨

Scape It - Landscaping and Grading

4005 Peter St, Windsor, ON N9C 1K3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

31 reviews

🔨

Rainforest Escape Landscaping

Acorn Cres, Windsor, ON N8W 5R4, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

103 reviews

🔨

LAKESHORE LANDSCAPING

3110 Jefferson Blvd, Windsor, ON N8T 3E8, Canada

4.6
★★★★½

46 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

Professional sod installation in Windsor-Essex County currently ranges from $1.40 to $2.60 per square foot, including site preparation and materials.

Windsor property owners typically see 5% to 10% lower costs than the GTA, largely due to closer proximity to agricultural suppliers and lower local labor rates.

The City of Windsor requires a minimum permit fee of $250 for most structural landscaping like decks or pools, plus a $70 non-refundable zoning certificate fee.

Hourly rates for general landscaping and maintenance in the region range from $50 to $100 per hour, while specialized hardscape crews may charge up to $150 per hour.

📊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: 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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