Landscaping Cost in Portland (2026)
Average cost in Portland
$3,500 – $55,000
$5 – $14 per sq ft
In Portland, the average is $15,525 and most projects cost between $3,500 and $55,000, or about $5 – $14 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 9 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled installation and site prep
55%
Plants, sod, and hardscape units
30%
2D/3D renderings and consultations
10%
City of Portland site and tree permits
3%
Heavy machinery and waste removal
2%
None at 0%
📋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 Portland
Likely range $6,986 – $34,155
- Labor55%$8,539
- Materials30%$4,658
- Design & Planning10%$1,553
- Permits & Fees3%$466
- Equipment & Logistics2%$311
Basic (lawn + shrubs)
$15,525
Standard (design + planting)
$24,840
Full (hardscape + plants + irrigation)
$37,260
Calibrated to 9 researched sources for Portland. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$14,114
Today
$15,525
Landscaping in Portland is ↑ 10.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,411 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 Portland
Verified providersEarthborn Landscape Services
10367 SE Helena St, Portland, OR 97222, USA
128 reviews
Grasstains Landscape Design & Build
5255 NE 74th Ave, Portland, OR 97218, USA
71 reviews
Prestige Landscape & Tree Service
4646 NE Buffalo St, Portland, OR 97218, USA
108 reviews
Dennis' 7 Dees Landscaping - Corporate HQ
7355 SE Johnson Creek Blvd, Portland, OR 97206, USA
402 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 full-service maintenance in the Portland metro area typically ranges from $200 to $400 per month, depending on lot size and frequency of service.
Yes. Yard leveling and regrading in hilly areas like the West Hills typically cost between $1 and $2 per square foot, with complex structural retaining walls often adding $12,000 to $25,000 to the total project.
Portland permit fees for site development and landscaping are based on project valuation. For 2026, the city has proposed an 8% fee increase, with simple residential site reviews starting around $305 and complex site inspections exceeding $1,400.
A standard front yard refresh, including new sod, basic plantings, and mulch, typically starts between $6,000 and $8,000 in the current 2026 market.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 9+ 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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