Landscaping Cost in Austin (2026)
Average cost in Austin
$4,000 – $35,000
$5 – $20 per sq ft
In Austin, the average is $14,005 and most projects cost between $4,000 and $35,000, or about $5 – $20 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 9 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedInstallation and site prep
55%
Plants, sod, mulch, and stone
30%
2D/3D renderings and consultation
10%
HOA approvals and disposal fees
5%
Sales Tax at 6.25%
📋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 Austin
Likely range $6,302 – $30,811
- Labor55%$7,703
- Materials30%$4,202
- Design & Planning10%$1,401
- Permits & Miscellaneous5%$700
Basic (lawn + shrubs)
$14,005
Standard (design + planting)
$22,408
Full (hardscape + plants + irrigation)
$33,612
Calibrated to 9 researched sources for Austin. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$13,597
Today
$14,005
Landscaping in Austin is ↑ 3.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $408 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 Austin
Verified providersSouthern Love Landscaping & Design
111 Congress Ave. Ste 400, Austin, TX 78701, USA
284 reviews
Cutters Landscaping
9600 Great Hills Trl Suite 150W, Austin, TX 78759, USA
151 reviews
Urban Oasis Contracting
13785 Research Blvd Suite 125, Austin, TX 78750, USA
111 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 landscaping in Austin typically increases home value by 10% to 12%, though high-end outdoor living features like limestone patios or outdoor kitchens can boost value by up to 20%.
Residential landscape design services in Austin generally range from $1,500 to $5,000 for a full plan, or between $74 and $85 per hour for professional consultations.
Due to Austin's heavy clay soil, yard leveling and regrading costs average between $1,149 and $3,550, or approximately $1 to $2 per square foot.
Xeriscaping, which is popular for Austin's climate, typically costs between $10 and $20 per square foot, but can reduce long-term utility bills by up to 50%.
Most professional landscaping crews in the Austin area charge between $50 and $100 per hour for a two-person team.
📊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: 3 weeks ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.
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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