Affordable landscaping in Des Moines, IA
Affordable landscaping in Des Moines, Iowa. Budget jobs start near the low end of $2,800 – $14,000.
Low
$2,800
Average
$7,000
High
$14,000
Des Moines crews quote about $4 – $37 per square foot.
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What drives landscaping prices in Des Moines
Local labor, permitting and climate move Des Moines prices away from the national average.
Labor market
Licensed trade labor in Des Moines runs about 93% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.
Permits
Most Des Moines, IA projects that change structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems need a permit from the local building department; cosmetic work usually does not.
Climate
Iowa weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in Des Moines and why.
Ways to lower your Des Moines 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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