The cheapest safe way to do landscaping in Albuquerque
Affordable landscaping in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Budget jobs start near the low end of $2,800 – $14,100.
Low
$2,800
Average
$7,050
High
$14,100
Albuquerque crews quote about $4 – $38 per square foot.
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What drives landscaping prices in Albuquerque
Local labor, permitting and climate move Albuquerque prices away from the national average.
Labor market
Licensed trade labor in Albuquerque runs about 94% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.
Permits
Most Albuquerque, NM projects that change structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems need a permit from the local building department; cosmetic work usually does not.
Climate
New Mexico weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in Albuquerque and why.
Ways to lower your Albuquerque price
- Phase the project: hardscape and grading first, plantings the following season.
- Use smaller plants — a 1-gallon shrub becomes a 5-gallon shrub in two years at a quarter of the price.
- Seed instead of sod where you can wait; the savings are dramatic.
- Do your own demo, mulching and cleanup and pay for skilled work only.
- Choose native plants to cut irrigation and replacement costs long term.
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