North Carolina cost guide
Landscape Design cost in North Carolina
Quick answer
Landscape Design in North Carolina costs an estimated $660 - $2,850 total plan. That is 6% below the national average, because landscaping workers in North Carolina earn $19.04 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (total plan)
- $660 - $2,850
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -6%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #37 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Priced as total plan.
Estimated cost in North Carolina: $660 - $2,830
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscape design prices in North Carolina
- Property size and how detailed the plan is (concept vs construction drawings).
- Number of site visits and revision rounds.
- Designer credentials, such as a licensed landscape architect.
- Whether the fee is credited if the same firm installs the plan.
- Local labor costs: North Carolina landscaping wages are 6% below the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How North Carolina compares
Landscape Design companies in North Carolina
Other landscaping costs in North Carolina
- Lawn Mowing$42 - $67
- Lawn Fertilization$63 - $97
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $380
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$38 - $71
- Gardener$33 - $61
- Tree Removal$380 - $1,150
- Sod Installation$0.97 - $1.94
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.78 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$580 - $1,950
- Landscaping Installation$2,900 - $15,500
- Paver Patio$9.71 - $17
- Retaining Wall$34 - $63
- French Drain$9.65 - $34
- Landscape Lighting$78 - $290
- Xeriscaping$4.86 - $19
- Snow Removal$29 - $67
- Commercial Lawn Care$760 - $1,500
Landscape Design cost in North Carolina: common questions
How much does landscape design cost in North Carolina?
About $660 - $2,850 total plan. The US range is $700 - $3,000 (HomeGuide).
Is landscape design more expensive in North Carolina than average?
North Carolina ranks #37 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscape design runs 6% below the national average.
What affects landscape design prices in North Carolina?
Property size and how detailed the plan is (concept vs construction drawings). Number of site visits and revision rounds. Designer credentials, such as a licensed landscape architect. Whether the fee is credited if the same firm installs the plan.
How do I find landscape design companies in North Carolina?
Local Landscaping lists 114 businesses offering this service in North Carolina, including in Charlotte, Asheville, Cary, Raleigh and 8 more. Ask each for the deliverables, revision rounds and whether the fee is credited toward installation.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2025) adjusted for North Carolina by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.