Landscaping cost per square foot in Staten Island
Landscaping cost per square foot in Staten Island, New York in 2026.
Low
$3,900
Average
$9,750
High
$19,500
Staten Island crews quote about $5 – $52 per square foot.
Multiply local unit rates by your real measurements.
What drives landscaping prices in Staten Island
Local labor, permitting and climate move Staten Island prices away from the national average.
Labor market
Staten Island offers the most suburban-style pricing in the five boroughs.
Permits
DOB permits with coastal-zone review in shoreline areas.
Climate
Storm surge exposure raises requirements near the water.
Staten Island unit pricing by material
Ways to lower your Staten Island 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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