Landscaping cost in Joliet, IL
Joliet homeowners typically pay $3,100 – $15,600 for landscaping. Local labor and materials price 4% above the national average.
Joliet average
$7,800
Typical low
$3,100
Typical high
$15,600
Per square foot
$4 – $42
Sample ZIP
60432
What drives Joliet pricing
Local labor
Joliet labor prices below the Chicago core.
Permits & code
City permits apply to structural and exterior projects.
Climate & conditions
Freeze-thaw damage is a recurring concrete cost.
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Estimated project cost
$1,560 – $6,240
Most homeowners pay around $3,900
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Cost by material in Joliet
Installed Joliet pricing per square foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Sod | $1 – $3 |
| Hydroseed / seed | $0 – $1 |
| Mulch beds | $2 – $6 |
| Gravel / xeriscape | $3 – $10 |
| Paver patio | $16 – $31 |
| Retaining wall | $26 – $62 |
Where the money goes in Joliet
A typical $7,800 Joliet project, broken down by line item.
- Labor45% · $3,510
- Plants and materials30% · $2,340
- Hardscape materials15% · $1,170
- Design, permits and disposal10% · $780
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Joliet quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Landscape lighting
Sprinkler system
Fire pit
Drainage / French drain
Mature tree planting
Per tree
Sod removal
Per square foot
Ways to save in Joliet
- 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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