Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.
How much do landscaping services cost near me?
Residential landscaping costs$4 to $12 per square foot, depending on the job's size and requirements. Landscapers charge $50 to $100 per hour for smaller jobs like lawn care or tree trimming. Large landscape design and installation services cost $3,000 to $15,000. Landscaping maintenance costs$100 to $200 per month.
What does a landscape contractor do?
Landscaping contractors build and install hardscaping or softscaping design plans, maintain plantings, trimming the grass and trees, mulching, weeding, and other tasks to keep the landscape looking great. Licensed landscapers are experts in soil drainage, grading, irrigation, and choosing the best plants and materials for your area. Residential landscape companies also pull permits and design plans that comply with building codes.
What are the different types of landscaping companies?
Knowing the different types of professional landscapers is important before hiring. These roles tend to overlap as most landscaping contractors offer many services.
Landscape designers and architects design and plan functional landscapes, residential areas, and gardens to give you an idea of the placement of trees, shrubs, and perennials.
Landscape contractors implement the landscaping design plan and may also create designs themselves.
Landscape gardeners provide landscape maintenance and lawn care after installation.
Do you tip landscapers?
Landscapers do not expect a tip. However, if the landscaping crew goes above and beyond or spends more time than expected, a tip is appreciated.
Does residential landscaping increase home value?
Proper landscaping is worth the upfront cost and can increase a home's value by 5% to 20%. The return on investment depends on the landscaping design and the plant size, maturity, and diversity. Updating and installing new landscaping counts as a tax-deductible capital improvement for commercial properties.
How do I find the best local landscaper to hire?
Start by searching our list of landscapers near you. After researching and contacting potential candidates:
Compare at least three estimates from professional landscapers.
Select landscaping companies that are licensed, bonded, and experienced.
Verify their insurance, worker’s compensation, and bond guarantees.
Look at their reviews on HomeGuide and Google.
Ask about their warranties and guarantees.
Ask for a written contract, warranty, and detailed estimate.
Be cautious of cheap landscapers as quality may suffer.
After asking questions and verifying their credentials, hire the most affordable and best landscaper near you.
What questions should I ask nearby landscapers before hiring?
When looking for the best landscapers, ask the following questions:
How long have you been a landscaping contractor?
What do your landscaping services include?
Are you and your employees licensed, insured, and bonded?
Are the workers your employees or subcontractors?
What license(s), training, and affiliations do you have?
Do you charge by the hour or by the project?
How many similar projects have you completed?
Can you provide me with references or customer referrals?
What can you start and finish the landscaping work?
Can you provide me a written estimate or contract with a breakdown of all costs?
What happens if you go over budget or there's changes to material price?
Do you offer work guarantees?
What do I need to provide to get started?
Do landscaping companies offer financing?
Some landscaping companies offer in-house financing for large projects. Otherwise, there are home improvement loans or general personal loans available. However, the interest rate on landscaping loans is high, making your project more expensive.
Reviews for Allen landscapers
Recent success stories from people in the Allen area.
Emmanuel A.
I really appreciate the service that Vic and his crew provided. I needed to replace my dead tree quick because of HOA regulations and wanted a tree and service that was reasonably priced. The day of the service it took less than two hours and they gave me instructions on how to properly take care of it. I went with one that would hold up well in the crazy summer heat based off the recommendations they gave and the research I did. I’m very happy on how it turned out and I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is in the market for a new tree!
Solid Ground Services
Keith R.
Best landscape crew with an unbeatable work ethic and prices would recomend and hire them anytime
Turf Green Pro
Tracy W.
Edgar was very professional courteous and him in his crew did an outstanding job on my garden.
Edgar’s Landscaping
Kyle H.
They really know how to properly execute on the job. Looking forward to another project.
Universal Foundation Experts
Bud F.
Overall experience was very goog. Oscar responded to phone calls and rext messages timely and showed up when he said he would. The contractor that did the project was very knowledgeable and worked diligently to get the job done correctly. Very Pleased!!
Divine Home Care Solutions
Heather M.
Edward and his crew did an amazing job transforming our bare front yard into a green oasis! They were fast, reliable, and professional. We will be using them again. Way to go guys!
Texas Organic Landscape
Da'Kail E.
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality
I just wanted to give Adam him props. He was amazing he had the best customer service and he was very quick and explained everything to me. Great job Adam! If you need anything check and he does not work your area ask for Adam!
Aestethic landscaping
Will B.
I compete with LandCor from time to time for contracts in Fort Worth and although I do not want to give up a project to a competitor, I will say that I’m never disappointed when I hear that a potential customer decided to use LandCor over us. They’re one of the few companies that I will recommend and encourage others to hire. I don’t know them directly, but I stand behind the landscape installs we do and I would do the same for LandCor. In fact, I have been called many times over to fix other contractors installs, (this is a continuous problem unfortunately) as I’m sure LandCor has too, but I have never once been summoned to fix an LandCor project in all the years they’ve been around. We’ve become more focused on artificial turf installs nowadays, and even with being a specialist in the craft, I still admire other contractors projects.
Keep up the good work and progress guys.
LandCor Outdoor Development
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