The cheapest safe way to do landscaping in Greensboro
Affordable landscaping in Greensboro, North Carolina. Budget jobs start near the low end of $2,850 – $14,300.
Low
$2,850
Average
$7,150
High
$14,300
Greensboro crews quote about $4 – $38 per square foot.
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What drives landscaping prices in Greensboro
Local labor, permitting and climate move Greensboro prices away from the national average.
Labor market
Licensed trade labor in Greensboro runs about 95% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.
Permits
Most Greensboro, 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 Greensboro and why.
Ways to lower your Greensboro 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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