South Carolina cost guide
Landscape Design cost in South Carolina
Quick answer
Landscape Design in South Carolina costs an estimated $630 - $2,700 total plan. That is 10% below the national average, because landscaping workers in South Carolina earn $18.04 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (total plan)
- $630 - $2,700
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -10%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #44 of 51
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Priced as total plan.
Estimated cost in South Carolina: $630 - $2,700
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscape design prices in South 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: South Carolina landscaping wages are 10% below the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
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Landscape Design companies in South Carolina
Other landscaping costs in South Carolina
- Lawn Mowing$40 - $64
- Lawn Fertilization$61 - $94
- Yard Cleanup$115 - $360
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$36 - $67
- Gardener$31 - $58
- Tree Removal$365 - $1,100
- Sod Installation$0.95 - $1.90
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.61 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$565 - $1,900
- Landscaping Installation$2,850 - $15,100
- Paver Patio$9.49 - $16
- Retaining Wall$33 - $62
- French Drain$9.38 - $33
- Landscape Lighting$76 - $285
- Xeriscaping$4.75 - $19
- Snow Removal$27 - $64
- Commercial Lawn Care$730 - $1,450
Landscape Design cost in South Carolina: common questions
How much does landscape design cost in South Carolina?
About $630 - $2,700 total plan. The US range is $700 - $3,000 (HomeGuide).
Is landscape design more expensive in South Carolina than average?
South Carolina ranks #44 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscape design runs 10% below the national average.
What affects landscape design prices in South 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 South Carolina?
Local Landscaping lists 82 businesses offering this service in South Carolina, including in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston 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 South Carolina by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.