Landscaper cost in New Jersey
2026 cost ranges for common landscaper jobs in New Jersey, sourced from market averages and verified pro quotes.
What moves landscaper pricing in New Jersey
Most homeowner quotes in New Jersey 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
$300 – $1,225 (typical $575)
Mulch refresh is typically priced per yard delivered + spread.
Mulch install (5 cubic yards delivered + spread)
$500 – $1,600 (typical $875)
Dyed mulches are usually $10–$20 / yard more.
Tree / shrub trimming (1 day crew)
$575 – $2,600 (typical $1,150)
Power-line work usually requires a separate utility coordination.
Sod install (500 sq ft)
$725 – $2,600 (typical $1,300)
Bermuda / Bluegrass blends carry the highest per-pallet cost.
New Jersey-specific factors
ProFix Directory tracks licensed home-services contractors across New Jersey, with deepest coverage in Clifton, Newark, and Hackensack. New Jersey licenses contractors through the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, 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 New Jersey
ProFix Directory tiers every New Jersey 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.
Ace Irrigation
National GoldMarlboro, NJ
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3 ways to save on landscaper work in New Jersey
- Get three quotes — and require itemized line items. ProFix Directory tracks New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey
How much does landscaper cost in New Jersey?
The typical cost of landscaper services in New Jersey is $50-$2,600, with most projects landing around $795. New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
Landscaper services in New Jersey range from $50 to $2,600 across 5 tracked tasks, with the average typical price around $795. Use the task table on this page to compare each line item before requesting bids.
What affects landscaper pricing in New Jersey?
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 New Jersey, with deepest coverage in Clifton, Newark, and Hackensack. New Jersey licenses contractors through the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, 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 ($300-$1,225); Mulch install (5 cubic yards delivered + spread) ($500-$1,600); Tree / shrub trimming (1 day crew) ($575-$2,600). Each task row includes low, typical, and high pricing from the same loader data.
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