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What to include in a landscaping estimate
Our landscaping estimate template covers the basics every estimate needs (your details, the customer, job site, line items, totals, validity date and signature) plus the details customers in landscaping look for:
- Property address and a sketch or photo reference
- Plants by size and count
- Materials by volume (cubic yards) or area
- Haul-away and disposal
- Plant warranty terms and watering responsibility
- Seasonal or recurring maintenance listed separately
Sample landscaping estimate
Job: Front yard refresh. Clear existing front beds, amend and grade soil, plant 14 three-gallon shrubs per the sketch, install steel edging and 3 in. of hardwood mulch. Haul away all debris.
| Line item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove old shrubs and sod | 1 lot | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Soil amendment and grading | 6 cu yd | $65.00 | $390.00 |
| Shrubs, 3 gal, planted | 14 ea | $48.00 | $672.00 |
| Hardwood mulch, installed | 8 cu yd | $75.00 | $600.00 |
| Steel edging | 120 ln ft | $7.50 | $900.00 |
| Drip irrigation for beds (optional) | 1 lot | $950.00 | $950.00 |
| Estimate total (optional items not included) | $3,212.00 | ||
Example prices are for illustration only and are not price guidance; costs vary widely by region, materials and job. Exclusions in this sample: Tree removal, irrigation repairs to the existing system, plant replacement after 30 days if not watered as instructed.
Landscaping estimating tips
Quote materials by volume and show the conversion. Customers understand '8 cubic yards of mulch at 3 in. deep' far better than 'mulch'.
Separate one-time install from recurring maintenance. Maintenance belongs on its own monthly agreement.
Once the customer accepts, bill the job with a matching invoice from Excel Invoice Maker, or convert the estimate in one click with Estimate Pro.
This template is a general business document, not legal advice. Licensing, contract and deposit rules vary by state; check what applies to your trade.
