Landscaper cost in Illinois
2026 cost ranges for common landscaper jobs in Illinois, sourced from market averages and verified pro quotes.
What moves landscaper pricing in Illinois
Most homeowner quotes in Illinois flex by these factors. Use them as a checklist when comparing bids.
- Lot size
- Frequency commitment
- Trimming / edging included
- Bagged vs mulched
- Leaf volume
- Bed-edging count
- Mulch refresh add-on
- Debris haul-away
- Mulch type (hardwood, dyed, cedar)
- Bed prep / edging
- Delivery distance
- Slope / wheelbarrow runs
- Tree height + diameter
- Power-line proximity
- Disposal / chipping
- Climbing vs lift
- Soil prep / grading
- Sod grade
- Irrigation availability
Plan landscaper work before you request quotes
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5 typical landscaper jobs
Weekly lawn mowing (¼-acre)
$50 – $125 (typical $75)
Seasonal contracts (April–Oct) usually lock the lowest per-cut rate.
Spring cleanup
$250 – $1,100 (typical $525)
Mulch refresh is typically priced per yard delivered + spread.
Mulch install (5 cubic yards delivered + spread)
$450 – $1,425 (typical $775)
Dyed mulches are usually $10–$20 / yard more.
Tree / shrub trimming (1 day crew)
$525 – $2,350 (typical $1,050)
Power-line work usually requires a separate utility coordination.
Sod install (500 sq ft)
$650 – $2,350 (typical $1,175)
Bermuda / Bluegrass blends carry the highest per-pallet cost.
Illinois-specific factors
ProFix Directory tracks licensed home-services contractors across Illinois, with deepest coverage in Chicago, Downers Grove, and Schaumburg. Illinois licenses contractors through the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR), with separate state-level credentials for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work. Every listing is pulled from public license + business records, so you can shortlist verified pros without trusting a single review-platform score.
Top landscaper pros in Illinois
ProFix Directory tiers every Illinois pro by NAP completeness, multi-source verification, and license evidence. National Gold pros score highest; Regional Gold pros are credible single-source listings with verified license + NAP.
Liqui Green Lawncare Corporation
Regional GoldPeoria, IL
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3 ways to save on landscaper work in Illinois
- Get three quotes — and require itemized line items. ProFix Directory tracks Illinois pros so you can shortlist licensed options without trusting a single review-platform score.
- Verify licensing before deposit. Confirm the pro's credential through the Illinois state license lookup — it's free and rules out the worst offenders before money changes hands.
- Bundle small jobs into one trip. Most landscaper pros bill a fixed first-hour minimum or trip fee. Stacking two or three small tasks into a single visit can cut effective hourly cost by 30–40%.
Landscaper cost questions in Illinois
How much does landscaper cost in Illinois?
The typical cost of landscaper services in Illinois is $50-$2,350, with most projects landing around $720. Illinois pricing flexes by lot size, sod grade, leaf volume. Confirm scope and a written quote with a licensed local pro before booking work.
What is the typical landscaper price range in Illinois?
Landscaper services in Illinois range from $50 to $2,350 across 5 tracked tasks, with the average typical price around $720. Use the task table on this page to compare each line item before requesting bids.
What affects landscaper pricing in Illinois?
The largest price factors in this dataset are Lot size, Frequency commitment, Trimming / edging included, Bagged vs mulched, Leaf volume. ProFix Directory tracks licensed home-services contractors across Illinois, with deepest coverage in Chicago, Downers Grove, and Schaumburg. Illinois licenses contractors through the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR), with separate state-level credentials for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work. Every listing is pulled from public license + business records, so you can shortlist verified pros without trusting a single review-platform score.
Which landscaper jobs are included in this cost guide?
Tracked jobs include Weekly lawn mowing (¼-acre) ($50-$125); Spring cleanup ($250-$1,100); Mulch install (5 cubic yards delivered + spread) ($450-$1,425); Tree / shrub trimming (1 day crew) ($525-$2,350). Each task row includes low, typical, and high pricing from the same loader data.
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