Quick Answer

Landscaping Cost in Windsor (2026)

Average cost in Windsor

$9,250avg

$1,500 — $55,000

$5 — $15 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
12 sources
Updated today
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Installation and site prep

$3,700 — $27,500

50%

Materials

Plants, stone, and sod

$2,775 — $16,500

30%

Design & Planning

Consultation and 3D renders

$925 — $5,500

10%

Equipment & Disposal

Machinery rental and waste

$462 — $2,750

5%

Permits & Misc

City fees and contingencies

$462 — $2,750

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,203 tax$10,453

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

🏢Top Landscaping Contractors in Windsor

Verified providers
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Defined Group

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

5.0
★★★★★

61 reviews

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Scape It - Landscaping and Grading

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

5.0
★★★★★

31 reviews

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A.C. Landscaping & Design Inc.

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

5.0
★★★★★

31 reviews

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Rainforest Escape Landscaping

Acorn Cres, Windsor, ON N8W 5R4, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

96 reviews

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LAKESHORE LANDSCAPING

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

4.5
★★★★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

Windsor homeowners typically save 5-10% on softscaping due to the region's proximity to major agricultural nurseries in Essex County, which reduces transportation costs for plants and trees.

Professional sod installation in Windsor currently ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot, including soil preparation and labor, making a standard 1,000 sq ft lawn replacement cost approximately $1,500 to $3,000.

Yes, Windsor's heavy clay soil often requires additional drainage solutions like French drains or specialized grading, which can add $2,000 to $5,000 to a project's base cost to prevent water pooling.

Booking in the peak spring season (April-June) typically carries a 5-10% premium due to high demand. Homeowners can often secure lower rates or faster timelines by scheduling projects for the late fall.

📊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.