The cheapest safe way to do landscaping in Washington
Affordable landscaping in Washington, District of Columbia. Budget jobs start near the low end of $3,900 – $19,500.
Low
$3,900
Average
$9,750
High
$19,500
Washington crews quote about $5 – $52 per square foot.
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What drives landscaping prices in Washington
Local labor, permitting and climate move Washington prices away from the national average.
Labor market
Licensed trade labor in Washington runs about 130% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.
Permits
Most Washington, DC projects that change structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems need a permit from the local building department; cosmetic work usually does not.
Climate
District of Columbia weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in Washington and why.
Ways to lower your Washington 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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