Landscaping cost in Austin, TX
Landscaping covers routine maintenance, irrigation, drainage correction, hardscape, and full front- or back-yard redesigns.
What's different about landscaping in Austin
Water restrictions and thin rocky soil make xeriscaping and native plantings the practical default; hill country lots should also plan defensible space.
Austin runs 10–20% above the Texas average on most trades, driven by labor demand and permitting overhead. Jobs in unincorporated Travis or Williamson County often price meaningfully lower than the same work inside city limits.
Typical costs
Routine maintenance
Depends on lot size.
$120 – $250 / visit
Irrigation system
Zones drive the price.
$3,000 – $8,000
Sod installation
Grading extra.
$1.50 – $3.50 / sq ft
Full yard redesign
Plants, hardscape, lighting.
$12,000 – $25,000
Ranges reflect typical residential pricing. Austin labor rates, permits, and access can move them.
Common questions
Where does landscaping money go furthest?
Drainage and grading first. Plants on top of a drainage problem die and take your budget with them.
Things to watch out for
- Designs with plants that aren't native or climate-appropriate — you'll replace them within two seasons.
- Maintenance contracts that auto-renew annually without a price cap.
Serving Austin and nearby Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, Kyle.
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