Landscaping Estimate Calculator

Price a landscaping job from its real costs. Enter materials, crew hours and equipment, then add overhead and your margin to get a price you can quote.

How the landscaping estimate calculator works

A landscaping estimate has to cover materials, crew time, equipment, hauling and your overhead before any profit. Jobs go wrong when only materials and labor are counted.

Estimate the crew hours honestly, including loading, driving and cleanup. If you track past jobs, use the real hours rather than a guess.

For recurring lawn work, use our lawn mowing price calculator instead.

The formulas

Labor = crew x hours per person x labor cost per hour

Direct cost = materials + labor + equipment + disposal

Cost = direct cost x (1 + overhead %)

Price = cost / (1 – target margin %)

Frequently asked questions

How do you estimate a landscaping job?

Add materials, labor, equipment and disposal, add overhead, then divide by one minus your target margin.

How much margin should a landscaper aim for?

Choose a margin that covers overhead and leaves your profit. Adjust it and see the price change.

Is this for lawn mowing?

Use the lawn mowing price calculator for mowing and seasonal plans.

Should I add a contingency?

Many contractors do for materials and unknowns. Add it to the materials line.

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Estimates only. Results depend on the numbers you enter and are not financial, tax or legal advice.