2026 Landscaping costs in Calgary can vary greatly from landscaper to landscaper. These days inflation is adding to costs and so are fuel prices. The cost of landscaping labour is the biggest expense for landscaping companies in Calgary. It is a good idea to get two or three estimates to get a good idea of landscaping costs. Here is a list of the most popular landscaping projects in Calgary and their prices.
Complete overhaul to your front and back yard.
The prices for a complete overhaul to your front and back yard depends greatly on the type of landscaping services you want completed as well as the different landscaping components you are having installed. A complete overhaul will likely be the highest cost for 2026 landscaping costs in Calgary. Hardscaping is the most costly. Hardscaping is landscaping services such as paving stones and retaining walls. Woodwork such as fences and decks can be a costlier service as well. Softscaping will cost you less. Softscaping is landscaping services that include trees, shrubs and lawn. Xersiscaping in Calgary is typically considered softscaping.
Complete overhaul to your front and back yard without hardscaping – $ 10,000-40,000
Complete overhaul to your front and back yard with hardscaping – $25,000-60,ooo+
Sod or lawn removal and replacement
Sod or lawn removal and replacement is a common softscaping request we receive at Chinook Landscaping and Design. This is a great way to freshen up your property without incurring very high costs. The cost of this service depends on the size of your lawn.
$3000-$8000+
Garden bed makeover
Freshening up those old garden beds with new plantings and a new design is popular and the costs don’t need to be overwhelming. You can consider adding new mulch or decorative stone over landscaping fabric as well as mowing pavers as borders. Potted trees can be added to your garden beds if they fit the overall design.
$2000-$10,000
Xeriscaping
Xeriscaping is becoming very popular and is commonly requested by our landscaping customers in Calgary. For more on the Xeriscaping process check out our Xeriscaping in Calgary post. Xeriscaping not only saves you money for the initial landscaping but it can also save you money for watering. The xeriscaping process usually includes adding drought tolerant shrubs, removing part or all of your lawn and adding mulch or decorative rock.
Front yard only $10,000+
Front and back yard $20,000-30,000+
Paving stone patios and walkways
Paving stone walkways and patios are some of the more costly landscaping services we provide. The look of paving stone patios and walkways is hard to beat but they do cost more than other materials such as concrete. The reason for this is because paving stones require more labour than concrete. The stone for Paving stone patios and walkways varies by about 10% depending on the supplier.
$5000 for 100 square feet.
Concrete patios and walkways
Concrete patios and walkways are less costly than paving stones but can still be a beautiful way to spruce up your landscaping. This is a less expensive way to renovate patios and walkways than using paving stones or natural stone. Concrete walkway options for Calgary include broom finished concrete, exposed aggregate and stamped concrete. Consider using broom finished or exposed for your walkway more than stamped as stamped concrete can be slippery.
$3000 for 100 square feet.
Chinook Landscaping and Design can help you reduce your 2026 landscaping costs in Calgary. Contact us today for a free estimate!
