Affordable landscaping in Durham, NC
Affordable landscaping in Durham, North Carolina. Budget jobs start near the low end of $2,950 – $14,900.
Low
$2,950
Average
$7,450
High
$14,900
Durham crews quote about $4 – $40 per square foot.
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What drives landscaping prices in Durham
Local labor, permitting and climate move Durham prices away from the national average.
Labor market
Licensed trade labor in Durham runs about 99% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.
Permits
Most Durham, NC projects that change structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems need a permit from the local building department; cosmetic work usually does not.
Climate
North Carolina weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in Durham and why.
Ways to lower your Durham 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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