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Estimate Template

A professional estimate template with pre-loaded landscaping line items. Fill it out right here, print or save as PDF. No signup, no email, no catch.

Estimate

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Prepared For

Line Items

Subtotal $0.00
Tax %
$0.00
Total $0.00

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How to Write a Landscaping Estimate

A professional landscaping estimate is the difference between getting the job and getting ghosted. Homeowners compare 2–3 contractors for every project — the one with the clearest, most professional estimate wins. Here's what every good landscaping estimate needs:

1. Your business information

Company name, phone number, email, and license number if applicable. This builds trust immediately. Homeowners want to know they're hiring a real business, not someone who'll disappear after the deposit.

2. Client details

Full name and property address. This personalizes the estimate and shows you're organized. It also helps if you need to reference the quote later.

3. Itemized line items with pricing

Break down every service: mowing, mulch installation, paver patio, hedge trimming, tree removal, sod installation, irrigation repair, plantings, retaining walls, landscape lighting. Show quantities, unit prices, and line totals. Clients trust itemized estimates because they can see exactly where their money goes.

4. Subtotal, tax, and total

Always show the math. Subtotal + tax = total. No surprises. If you're in a state with sales tax on landscaping services, include it. If not, set tax to 0% so the client knows you considered it.

5. Notes, terms, and validity

Payment terms (due on completion, net 30, 50% deposit), estimate validity period (usually 30 days), and any scope clarifications. This protects both you and the client.

💡 Pro tip: Speed wins jobs

The contractor who sends a professional estimate first usually gets the job. 54% of homeowners go with the first professional quote they receive. With QuoteCraft, you can send a branded PDF estimate from your truck in 3 minutes — before you even leave the property.

Common Landscaping Service Prices

Reference prices for the most common landscaping services. Adjust for your market and materials cost.

Service Unit Low Average High
Lawn Mowingper visit$30$45$80
Mulch Installationper yard$45$65$90
Hedge Trimmingper hour$50$75$100
Paver Patioper sqft$8$12$20
Sod Installationper sqft$1.50$2.50$4.00
Tree Removalper tree$150$350$1,500
Spring/Fall Cleanupper job$150$250$500
Irrigation Repairper hour$75$125$200
Ornamental Plantingsper plant$25$45$100
Retaining Wallper sqft$20$35$60
Landscape Lightingper fixture$75$150$300
Debris Haulingper load$100$175$300

Prices based on 2025–2026 national averages. Actual pricing varies by region, materials, and scope of work.

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