Best Landscaping Contractors in Hamilton, ON
20 landscaping contractors found in Hamilton
Melo's Excavation
Hamilton, ON
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Property Masters Group
Hamilton, ON
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Angeloconstruccion
Hamilton, ON
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Kolawole Contracting
Hamilton, ON
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IslandJack Renovations
Hamilton, ON
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Blue Sky Property services
Hamilton, ON
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LEO LANDSCAPE DESIGN STUDIO
Hamilton, ON
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Jarretts exteriors
Hamilton, ON
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DW GENERAL CONTRACTING
Hamilton, ON
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J and M Construction
Hamilton, ON
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Adam's reno
Hamilton, ON
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Andrade Painting
Hamilton, ON
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Hardem Singh
Hamilton, ON
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Leslie and Webb
Hamilton, ON
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New age developments
Hamilton, ON
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J group construction
Hamilton, ON
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Anewgeneration developments
Hamilton, ON
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Gold star home solutions
Hamilton, ON
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Gold star home solutions
Hamilton, ON
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Buist Landscaping Inc.
Hamilton, ON
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How much does landscaping cost in Hamilton?
Most Canadian homeowners spend $8,000-$15,000 on a full residential landscaping project for a typical mid-range yard - sod, grading, garden beds and planting - landing around $11,000. Smaller single-service jobs like a patch of new sod or one garden bed run $500-$3,000, while large lots with extensive design, grading or premium materials reach $20,000-$28,000 or more.
In Hamilton, ON, typical quotes tend to track the Canadian average, so the table below shows these national figures unchanged.
What moves the price: The low end is a single service like a patch of new sod or one garden bed; the top end is a full-yard project with design, grading, planting and premium materials.
| Project | Typical cost in Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Full residential landscaping project (typical mid-range yard) | $11,000 $5,500 to $28,000 per project |
| New sod / lawn installation (per square foot, installed) | $2.75 $1.80 to $5.00 per sq ft |
| Sod a standard ~1,000 sq ft front lawn | $2,800 $1,800 to $4,500 per project |
| Landscape / garden design plan | $1,200 $300 to $5,000 per project |
| Yard grading & re-leveling | $2,000 $500 to $5,000 per project |
| Garden bed creation & planting | $1,200 $300 to $4,000 per project |
| Tree & shrub planting (per plant, supplied & planted) | $150 $25 to $500 per unit |
What changes the price of landscaping in Hamilton
- Season and demand - spring and early summer are peak season and command higher rates, and detailed design work (especially full construction drawings) adds cost up front.
- Yard size and how much of it you're touching - most work is priced per square foot, so total area is the single biggest lever on the final bill.
- Soil prep and site conditions - tearing out an old lawn, trucking in fresh topsoil, and dealing with rocky or heavy clay soil all add labour and material before a single plant goes in.
- Site access - if machinery can drive into the yard the job is cheaper; if everything has to go by wheelbarrow through a narrow side gate, backyards cost noticeably more than open front yards.
- Materials and plant choice - premium sod, mature trees, and natural stone cost far more than basic sod, small perennials, and mulch.
- Grading and drainage complexity - simple leveling is cheap, but re-sloping land to move water away from the house or hauling soil off-site drives the price up fast.
How landscaping prices vary across Canada
Big cities cost more. Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary typically run about 15-25% above the national average, with other high-cost metros like Ottawa and Victoria also running above it. BC in particular is pricier for sod - installed rates there reach $4.00-$5.50/sq ft versus $1.80-$3.50 in Ontario. The Maritimes and rural Quebec run about 10-20% below national.
These are typical Hamilton-area price ranges based on 2026 Canadian market data, not quotes. Your actual cost depends on the size and details of your project. Post your project on Bidmii to get free quotes from the 20 landscaping contractors listed in Hamilton above.
Frequently Asked Questions about Landscaping in Hamilton
How much does landscaping cost in Hamilton?
The cost of landscaping services in Hamilton, ON varies depending on the scope of work. Post your project on Bidmii to receive free, competitive quotes from local professionals.
How do I find a licensed landscaping contractor in Hamilton?
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How many landscaping contractors are in Hamilton?
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Why is grading so expensive when it's just moving dirt?
Most of the cost is machinery, hauling soil off-site, and getting the slope exactly right so water drains away from your house. Simple leveling can be $500-$1,000, but anything involving drainage or soil removal quickly reaches $2,000-$5,000 or more.
How much does it cost to sod an average front lawn?
A standard front lawn of about 1,000 square feet usually runs $1,800-$4,500 installed, depending on soil prep and where you live. The sod itself is only about $0.55-$0.95 per square foot; the rest is delivery, labour, and preparing the ground.
Do I have to pay for a landscape design separately?
For small jobs, usually not - many landscapers include a rough plan in their quote. For a full-yard project it's worth paying for a standalone design, typically $300-$3,000 (more for large or complex lots with detailed drawings). On a big project it's money well spent.