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 Kirkland landscapers
Recent success stories from people in the Kirkland area.
Rick M.
Steve was very easy to work with. His knowledge on the order and the way things should be done was really helpful. It only took a couple weeks to install 2000 sq ft of Red Oak with a coffee stain and 12 steps ,trim and he did a full bathroom remodel with the works he went above and beyond with his workmanship and creativity.
Can't wait to have him back for the kitchen remodel.
FloorsNmore
Glen A M.
came as promised on time gave me a quote for the work needed i accepted and then he clled me back and informed me he found a cheaper supplier and then lowered the quote Great Job ,then the next day he and his crew showed up on time and completed the work in a timely manner My neighbors have called saying that my yard looks wonderful Thank you and your crew if needed I will diffently be using Albertoss again
Albertoss landscaping
Sue P.
Tom takes the time to listen to my requests and is great at designing and implementing a landscape that really works. His quick response times to lawn/garden emergencies and simple requests alike is one of the things I value. The Gorgeous Gardens lawn care crew are extremely reliable and do an outstanding job. Can't recommend Gorgeous Gardens highly enough!
Gorgeous Gardens LLC
Mary L F.
Diego and his crew were thorough, quick and friendly. I would definitely recommend them for your next project!
Diego’s Landscaping & Painting
Greg K.
Juan was efficient, professional, friendly and very respectful of my home/property. I will call on Anorve the next time I need help around the property.
Anorve Landscape Services Llc
Marshall C.
Fast, clean great company if they can't do it, it can't be done
J.H. CONCRETE LLC
Troy S.
We had laurain at our place for 2 days. Her and her crew were on time and very professional. The pressure washing came out flawless and I would recommend her to any of my friends and family
S&l underpressure
Mary G.
5 stars-( i was unable to select 5 stars for some reason... maybe home guide can fix that) Don was able to deliver what he needed for our project- and he has a great backhoe so he was able to be a bit more aggressive than some of the other people we talked to. He showed up on time, was easy to discuss options with, and finished the job as discussed. Even followed up with us and gave us tips as we were doing some of the project ourselves. My children LOVED watching him work!
Northwest Landscaping Co.
How HomeGuide works
Search
Search, get cost estimates, contact pros, and book—all for free.
Compare
View profiles, read reviews, check qualifications, and see prices before hiring.
Hire
Ask questions, confirm their availability, and hire the right pro when you're ready.
Nearby landscaping companies in and around Kirkland