Landscaping cost in Seattle, WA
Landscaping covers routine maintenance, irrigation, drainage correction, hardscape, and full front- or back-yard redesigns.
What's different about landscaping in Seattle
Pricing for landscaping work in Seattle tracks close to national averages, but availability tightens in the weeks after major storms. Get more than one quote and make sure each one covers the same scope before you compare numbers.
Seattle labor runs well above the national average, often 15–30% higher than the U.S. median for most trades, with permitting overhead adding to project timelines and cost.
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. Seattle 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 Seattle and nearby Bellevue, Tacoma, Kirkland, Renton, Redmond, Everett.
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