The cheapest safe way to do landscaping in Columbus
Affordable landscaping in Columbus, Ohio. Budget jobs start near the low end of $2,900 – $14,400.
Low
$2,900
Average
$7,200
High
$14,400
Columbus crews quote about $4 – $38 per square foot.
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What drives landscaping prices in Columbus
Local labor, permitting and climate move Columbus prices away from the national average.
Labor market
Licensed trade labor in Columbus runs about 96% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.
Permits
Most Columbus, OH projects that change structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems need a permit from the local building department; cosmetic work usually does not.
Climate
Ohio weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in Columbus and why.
Ways to lower your Columbus 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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