Quote-ready planning calculator
Landscaping Refresh Cost Calculator
Estimate a planning range for a seasonal yard refresh with planting, edging, and cleanup. Review assumptions, exclusions, and quote-ready next steps before contacting a contractor.
Last updated: 2026-06-30
Quick answer
What this estimate covers
This calculator estimates a low, midpoint, and high planning range for landscaping refresh using your project size, material tier, labor complexity, DIY share, removal, permit allowance, and contingency inputs.
- Current planning range
- $3,117 / $3,582 / $4,441
- Main cost factors
- Size, material allowance, labor complexity, removal, permits, DIY share, and contingency.
- Best next step
- Compare material tiers, then download the quote checklist before contacting contractors.
Project planning next steps
Planning range
$3,117 / $3,582 / $4,441
- Materials
- $1,305 / $1,500 / $1,860
- Labor
- $1,034 / $1,188 / $1,473
- Removal
- $444 / $510 / $632
- Permit
- $0 / $0 / $0
- Contingency
- $334 / $384 / $476
Save the planning artifact
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Assumptions
- The estimate assumes a refresh of existing beds rather than a full landscape redesign.
- Plant sizes, spacing, and seasonal availability can materially change final quotes.
- DIY share reduces labor only, not material or disposal costs.
- Selected size: 600 project square feet.
Exclusions
- Irrigation installation, drainage correction, hardscape construction, and tree work.
- Landscape architecture drawings, permits, lighting, and retaining walls.
- Ongoing maintenance contracts after installation.
Contractor quote checklist
Scope details to confirm
- Bed square footage
- Plant count and sizes
- Weed removal, edging, and cleanup
Quote questions
- Are plant warranties included?
- Who handles watering after install?
- Is disposal included?
Materials to compare
- Plant varieties
- Edging and fabric
- Soil amendments and mulch
Budget range to verify
- Planning range: $3,117–$4,441.
- Ask contractors to break out materials, labor, removal, permits, and contingency rather than giving one lump sum.
- Confirm whether DIY labor share (10%) changes warranty or schedule assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Landscaping Refresh Cost Calculator estimate include?
It estimates a low, midpoint, and high planning range using project size, material tier, labor complexity, optional removal, permit allowance, DIY share, and contingency inputs.
Is this a contractor quote?
No. It is a planning range for homeowner quote preparation, not a bid, guarantee, contractor match, or lead-selling service.
What should I do after reviewing the range?
Review the assumptions and exclusions, compare material tiers, and use the quote checklist to ask each contractor about the same scope items.