Quick Answer

Landscaping Cost in Winnipeg (2026)

Average cost in Winnipeg

$37,500avg

$5,000 — $150,000

$35 — $55 per sq ft

+4.2% YoY
8 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Manitoba

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled installation and crew time

$18,000 — $22,500

50%

Materials

Pavers, plants, soil, and stone

$11,250 — $13,500

30%

Site Prep & Excavation

Clay removal and base compaction

$4,500 — $5,400

12%

Design & Planning

Professional 3D plans and consultation

$2,250 — $2,500

5%

Permits & Admin

City of Winnipeg municipal fees

$900 — $1,350

3%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — Manitoba
Base cost + $4,500 tax$42,000

GST+PST at 12%

📋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

$8,800

$7,040 — $10,560

Based on 8 sources and market data for Winnipeg. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$35,988

Today

$37,500

Landscaping in Winnipeg is 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,512 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 Winnipeg

Verified providers
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Spartan Excavation and Landscaping

3336 Portage Ave #550, Winnipeg, MB R3K 2H9, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

34 reviews

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North Coral Landscaping

311 Hargrave St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0V8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

45 reviews

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Champagne Landscaping

11 Coral Reef Cove, Winnipeg, MB R3X 1G5, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

36 reviews

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B. Rocke Landscaping

500 Caron Rd Unit 15, Headingley, MB R4H 0E4, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

133 reviews

🔨

3 Seasons Landscaping Winnipeg

3130 Wilkes Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3S 1A7, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

54 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

Winnipeg's 4-foot frost line and heavy Red River clay require significantly deeper excavation and more granular base material (10-12 inches) compared to warmer regions, adding $3,000–$5,000 in 'invisible' costs to ensure installations don't shift during freeze-thaw cycles.

Sod installation typically costs between $1.50 and $3.00 per square foot. For a standard residential backyard, homeowners should budget between $3,500 and $8,000, which includes soil preparation and the sod itself.

Mid-grade concrete pavers cost between $35 and $55 per square foot installed. A typical 250-square-foot patio project usually ranges from $8,750 to $13,750, depending on site accessibility and the complexity of the design.

Permits are required for fences over 1.2 metres (4 feet), retaining walls over 1 metre (3.3 feet) in height, and any permanent structures like decks or pools. Permit fees typically range from $100 to $500 but can add several weeks to the project timeline.

📊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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