Landscaper cost in California
2026 cost ranges for common landscaper jobs in California, sourced from market averages and verified pro quotes.
What moves landscaper pricing in California
Most homeowner quotes in California 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
Pair this California cost page with the calculator, encyclopedia, FAQ, and emergency checklist for the same trade.
5 typical landscaper jobs
Weekly lawn mowing (¼-acre)
$50 – $150 (typical $75)
Seasonal contracts (April–Oct) usually lock the lowest per-cut rate.
Spring cleanup
$300 – $1,325 (typical $625)
Mulch refresh is typically priced per yard delivered + spread.
Mulch install (5 cubic yards delivered + spread)
$550 – $1,700 (typical $925)
Dyed mulches are usually $10–$20 / yard more.
Tree / shrub trimming (1 day crew)
$625 – $2,800 (typical $1,250)
Power-line work usually requires a separate utility coordination.
Sod install (500 sq ft)
$775 – $2,800 (typical $1,400)
Bermuda / Bluegrass blends carry the highest per-pallet cost.
California-specific factors
ProFix Directory tracks licensed home-services contractors across California, with deepest coverage in Irvine, San Diego, and Anaheim. California requires a state contractor license through the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) for projects at or above $500, plus separate boards for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. 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 California
ProFix Directory tiers every California 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.
Estate Tree Service Estate Landscape And Irrigation Inc
National GoldKings Beach, CA
View pro profile →Imperial Irrigation District
National GoldImperial, CA
View pro profile →Michael's Tree Svc, Landscaping And High Performace Lawn Care
National GoldCherry Valley, CA
View pro profile →Acres Irrigation Llc
Regional GoldLincoln, CA
View pro profile →Affordable Irrigation Tech
Regional GoldCathedral City, CA
View pro profile →
3 ways to save on landscaper work in California
- Get three quotes — and require itemized line items. ProFix Directory tracks California 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 California 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 California
How much does landscaper cost in California?
The typical cost of landscaper services in California is $50-$2,800, with most projects landing around $855. California 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 California?
Landscaper services in California range from $50 to $2,800 across 5 tracked tasks, with the average typical price around $855. Use the task table on this page to compare each line item before requesting bids.
What affects landscaper pricing in California?
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 California, with deepest coverage in Irvine, San Diego, and Anaheim. California requires a state contractor license through the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) for projects at or above $500, plus separate boards for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. 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-$150); Spring cleanup ($300-$1,325); Mulch install (5 cubic yards delivered + spread) ($550-$1,700); Tree / shrub trimming (1 day crew) ($625-$2,800). Each task row includes low, typical, and high pricing from the same loader data.
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