How much does a landscaper cost?

R600 – R800/hour
Landscaper consultation — per hour rate

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At Procompare, we have been tracking prices and seasonal trends for many years. Based on our proprietary data of historical project costs (acquired from thousands of our Pros) and other cost data from various respectable sources, we have put together a 2026 landscaper cost guide, where we have gathered all the necessary information for you to make the best possible decision.

Landscaper consultation — per hour rate

R600 – R800/hour

This is the per hour rate for landscaping consultations, including all notes and sketches produced during the consultation. Consultations usually cover all areas of landscaping and gardening – from general gardening advice to the selection of specific plants. The price largely depends on the landscaper (more experienced designers charge more) and location. The cost of landscaper consultation typically runs from R600/hour to R800/hour, averaging at R700/hour.

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Recent jobs for landscapers

Modern garden design for 50–200 sqm area

City or suburb: Pretoria
What should the design incorporate?: Paving/pathways
Service scope: Design only
Approximate size of the landscaping area: 50–200 sqm
Price estimate: R8500

I would like to change my garden into a modern garden. I need a design

New lawn design and installation for 50–200 sqm

City or suburb: Bronkhorstspruit
What should the design incorporate?: Plants and lawn
Service scope: Design and installation
Approximate size of the landscaping area: 50–200 sqm
Price estimate: R45,000

This is a newly built property and need a lawn to be installed.

Garden design for a new home

City or suburb: Saxonwold, Sandton
Service scope: Design only
Approximate size of the landscaping area: Larger than 200 sqm
Estimated project start: More than 3 months
Price estimate: R45,000

New home that needs a garden.

Install artificial grass, pool, and two driveways

City or suburb: Hartbeespoort
Service scope: Installation only
Approximate size of the landscaping area: 0–50 sqm
Price estimate: R85,000

Artificial grass, 6x4 swimming pool-2 driveways.

Landscaping design and installation for 50–200 sqm

City or suburb: Melville, Johannesburg
What needs to be updated?: Plants and lawn
Service scope: Design and installation
Approximate size of the landscaping area: 50–200 sqm
Estimated project start: 1–3 months
Price estimate: R45,000

One-time garden maintenance for large hospital grounds

City or suburb: Victoria West
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges
Approximate size of the gardening area: Larger than 200 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Just once
Price estimate: R4500

Cleaning hospital premises and residents areas

Removal of two wild banana trees and cleanup

City or suburb: Cape Town
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Trees, bushes, hedges
Approximate size of the gardening area: 0–50 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Just once
Price estimate: R2500

I just need the removal of 2 wild banana trees and for the area to be made neat afterwards.

One-time garden maintenance for large area over 200 sqm

City or suburb: Soweto
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Flowers
Approximate size of the gardening area: Larger than 200 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Just once
Price estimate: R2500

Removal of grass on paving and on top of a roof

Weekly flower garden maintenance for up to 50 sqm

City or suburb: Richards Bay
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Flowers
Approximate size of the gardening area: 0–50 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Weekly
Price estimate: R650

Install irrigation system for up to 50 sqm

City or suburb: Kuils River
What should the design incorporate?: Irrigation
Service scope: Installation only
Approximate size of the landscaping area: 0–50 sqm
Price estimate: R4500

My irrigation leaks on my existing system needs to by fixed by partially replacing it.

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