Landscaper Quoting Guide: How to Quote Landscaping Projects

Landscaping quotes are complex because they combine multiple trades.

Plants, paving, structures, irrigation — all in one project.

Where landscaping quotes go wrong

• **Plant quantities** — underestimating for coverage
• **Soil and mulch** — volume calculations are tricky
• **Paving prep** — base work takes longer than laying
• **Irrigation** — often added as an afterthought
• **Access and disposal** — site conditions vary

How to quote landscaping jobs accurately

1. Break the project into zones

• Garden beds and planting
• Lawn and turf
• Paving and pathways
• Structures (pergolas, retaining walls)
• Irrigation and lighting

2. Calculate materials properly

• Plants: spacing × area
• Turf: area + 5% for cuts
• Mulch: area × depth (in m³)
• Paving: area + 10% for cuts

3. Include all labour stages

• Site clearing and prep
• Earthworks and levelling
• Installation
• Finishing and cleanup

4. Account for site conditions

• Access for machinery
• Soil disposal
• Slope and drainage

Win more landscaping jobs

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• Help customers understand value
• Reduce scope disputes
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