Landscaping cost in Rancho Cordova, CA
Rancho Cordova homeowners typically pay $3,150 – $15,800 for landscaping. Local labor and materials price 5% above the national average.
Rancho Cordova average
$7,900
Typical low
$3,150
Typical high
$15,800
Per square foot
$4 – $42
Sample ZIP
95670
What drives Rancho Cordova pricing
Local labor
Licensed Rancho Cordova contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 5% above the national labor average. Demand in the Sacramento market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.
Permits & code
Rancho Cordova follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Rancho Cordova building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Sacramento-area jurisdictions add floodplain review in parts of the valley.
Climate & conditions
Rancho Cordova sits in a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with wet winters, so expect heat-rated materials and exterior work scheduled outside the wet winter.
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Estimated project cost
$1,575 – $6,300
Most homeowners pay around $3,938
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Cost by material in Rancho Cordova
Installed Rancho Cordova pricing per square foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Sod | $1 – $3 |
| Hydroseed / seed | $0 – $1 |
| Mulch beds | $2 – $6 |
| Gravel / xeriscape | $3 – $11 |
| Paver patio | $16 – $32 |
| Retaining wall | $26 – $63 |
Where the money goes in Rancho Cordova
A typical $7,900 Rancho Cordova project, broken down by line item.
- Labor45% · $3,555
- Plants and materials30% · $2,370
- Hardscape materials15% · $1,185
- Design, permits and disposal10% · $790
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova
- 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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