Davis landscaping pricing per square foot
Landscaping cost per square foot in Davis, California in 2026.
Low
$3,250
Average
$8,200
High
$16,400
Davis crews quote about $4 – $44 per square foot.
Multiply local unit rates by your real measurements.
What drives landscaping prices in Davis
Local labor, permitting and climate move Davis prices away from the national average.
Labor market
Licensed Davis contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 9% above the national labor average. Demand in the Sacramento market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.
Permits
Davis follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Davis building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Sacramento-area jurisdictions add floodplain review in parts of the valley.
Climate
Davis sits in a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with wet winters, so expect heat-rated materials and exterior work scheduled outside the wet winter.
Davis unit pricing by material
Ways to lower your Davis 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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