Landscape Installation Planting, beds, grading, and hardscape work Typical national range$500 - $40,000St. Albert adjusted range$3,000 - $60,000 CAD Common cost factors Project scope and size: Planting beds vs. full-yard overhaul with hardscaping drives material and labor.Materials and features: Pavers, irrigation, lighting, turf removal, and specimen plants increase cost.Site conditions: Access, grading, demolition, and soil amendments add time and equipment.Design and planning: Professional design fees and revisions add upfront cost. Common price components Labor (installation crews) - $800 - $12,000Crew time for demo, prep, planting, hardscape assembly; reflects multi-day scope.Materials (plants, soil, mulch) - $400 - $6,000Plant material, soil amendments, mulch, edging, groundcover.Hardscaping components - $0 - $12,000Pavers, gravel, borders, steps, small walls or paths if included.Irrigation and lighting - $0 - $6,000Drip/sprinkler systems, controllers, landscape lighting fixtures.Design and project management - $300 - $3,000Concept plans, revisions, staking, oversight.
Sod Installation Sod material, prep, and installation Typical national range$900 - $6,000St. Albert adjusted range$1,200 - $12,000 CAD Common cost factors Yard size and shape: Larger or irregular areas increase materials and labor time.Site prep and removal: Removing old lawn, grading, soil amendments, and haul-away add cost.Sod type and quality: Premium varieties and regional blends cost more per square foot.Access and logistics: Limited access, slopes, or tight spaces slow installation and increase labor. Common price components Materials (sod) - $600 - $2,200Pallets of sod based on area and grass variety.Labor (installation) - $500 - $2,200Crew time to unload, cut-in edges, and lay sod.Site preparation - $300 - $1,200Old turf removal, grading, soil amendments, and cleanup/haul-away.Irrigation adjustments (optional) - $150 - $600Head adjustments, minor repairs, or controller tweaks during install.
Artificial Turf Installation Turf material, base prep, and installation Typical national range$4,500 - $35,000St. Albert adjusted range$3,000 - $25,000 CAD Common cost factors Square footage: Most pricing is per sq ft; total cost scales with area.Turf quality and infill: Premium turf, thatch, cooling tech, and infill types increase material cost.Base prep and demolition: Excavation, hauling, base depth, edging, and irrigation capping add labor and materials.Site access and layout: Tight access, slopes, curves, and seams increase labor time. Common price components Materials (turf, infill, weed barrier, edging) - $3 - $10Per sq ft allowance folded into project total; varies by turf grade and infill type.Labor & equipment - $4 - $12Site prep, base install, compaction, cutting/seaming, cleanup.Base materials (class II/road base, DG, sand) - $2 - $4Depth and hauling distance affect cost.Demolition/haul-off (existing sod, soil) - $1 - $2Only if removal is needed; per sq ft equivalent.Optional upgrades (drainage, pet deodorizer, cooling infill) - $1 - $3Scope-dependent adders per sq ft.
Retaining Wall Installation Wall materials, drainage, and installation Typical national range$2,500 - $20,000St. Albert adjusted range$4,000 - $100,000 CAD Common cost factors Wall size and height: Taller/longer walls require more excavation, materials, geogrid, and time.Material type: SRW blocks vs. poured concrete vs. natural stone have different material and labor costs.Site access and excavation: Tight access, hauling, and spoils disposal increase labor/equipment time.Drainage and base prep: Aggregate base, perforated drain, fabric, and geogrid add cost but are often required. Common price components Labor & Equipment - $1,500 - $8,000Excavation, base prep, setting blocks/forms, backfill, compaction, cleanup.Materials - $800 - $8,000Blocks or concrete, capstones, aggregate base/backfill, drain pipe, fabric, geogrid.Disposal & Hauling - $150 - $1,500Spoils removal, delivery fees, access-related logistics.Design/Engineering & Permits - $0 - $2,000Required for taller walls or per local code.
Patio Installation Patio materials, base prep, and installation Typical national range$1,500 - $20,000St. Albert adjusted range$3,500 - $35,000 CAD Common cost factors Patio size and layout complexity: Larger square footage and curves/steps raise labor and material quantities.Material choice: Concrete, pavers, and stone have different unit costs and installation time.Base prep, grading, and drainage: Excavation, gravel base, and drainage corrections add labor and materials.Access and site conditions: Limited access or hard dig increases labor time and equipment needs. Common price components Labor - $1,200 - $8,000Excavation, base prep, install, compaction, cleanup.Materials - $800 - $9,000Pavers/stone or concrete, base aggregates, sand, edging, sealer.Site Prep & Drainage - $300 - $2,000Grading, fabric, drains or slope adjustments as needed.Equipment & Disposal - $200 - $1,500Saw rental, plate compactor, skid steer, debris haul-off.
Irrigation Installation Irrigation system layout and installation Typical national range$1,800 - $12,000St. Albert adjusted range$2,500 - $15,000 CAD Common cost factors Yard size and zones: More square footage and irrigation zones increase materials, trenching, and valves.System type: In-ground with automatic valves/controllers costs more than basic or manual systems; drip vs rotor mix changes parts and labor.Water source and backflow: Tie-in location, backflow preventer, and pressure needs affect cost.Soil and site conditions: Rock, roots, existing landscaping, and hardscape crossing raise labor/time. Common price components Design & Layout - $150 - $800Site assessment, zone planning, head layout, and water demand calculations.Materials - Piping & Fittings - $400 - $2,000PVC/PE pipe, fittings, manifolds, and trench backfill materials.Valves, Heads & Drip Components - $600 - $3,000Zone valves, spray/rotor heads, drip lines, emitters, filters, regulators.Controller, Sensors & Wiring - $250 - $1,200Irrigation controller, rain/soil/weather sensors, low-voltage wire.Backflow & Water Tie-in - $250 - $1,200Backflow preventer, tie-in to main line, pressure vacuum breaker or RPZ.
Sprinkler Installation Sprinkler system material and installation Typical national range$2,000 - $12,000St. Albert adjusted range$2,200 - $8,000 CAD Common cost factors Lawn size and zones: More square footage and irrigation zones increase trenching, heads, valves, and controller size.Site conditions: Soil type, obstacles, existing landscaping, and hardscape crossings raise labor time and materials.Water source and backflow: Tie-in complexity, pressure needs, and backflow preventer type affect cost.Controller and features: Smart/Wi-Fi controllers, flow sensors, and rain sensors add material and setup cost. Common price components Labor and Equipment - $1,500 - $4,500Layout, trenching/boring, installation, flushing, calibration, and site cleanup.Piping, Valves, and Fittings - $500 - $2,000Mainline/lateral pipe, control valves, manifolds, fittings, and boxes.Sprinkler Heads and Emitters - $300 - $1,500Spray/rotor heads, drip components for beds, nozzles, and risers.Controller, Sensors, and Wiring - $250 - $1,200Standard or smart controller, rain/soil sensors, low-voltage wiring.Water Tie-in and Backflow - $250 - $1,200Backflow preventer, pressure regulation, meter/tap connections as allowed locally.
Tree Removal Tree removal, cleanup, and disposal Typical national range$250 - $2,500St. Albert adjusted range$250 - $6,000 CAD Common cost factors Tree size/height: Taller, larger-diameter trees require more labor, equipment, and time.Complexity and risk: Proximity to structures, power lines, and sectional takedown increases cost.Location/access: Tight access or difficult terrain slows work and may need special equipment.Emergency or storm work: After-hours or hazardous conditions raise pricing. Common price components Labor and crew time - $300 - $900Climber/ground crew for felling, roping, and site safety.Equipment and mobilization - $150 - $500Bucket truck, chipper, saws, rigging, insurance, and travel.Debris removal/chipping - $100 - $350Chipping, loading, and hauling logs/brush from site.Sectional/technical takedown adder - $150 - $600Roping, rigging, or crane assist near structures or lines.
Tree Trimming Tree pruning, trimming, and cleanup Typical national range$150 - $1,800St. Albert adjusted range$250 - $2,500 CAD Common cost factors Tree size and species: Larger or denser species require more time, equipment, and disposal.Accessibility and hazards: Limited access, proximity to structures or power lines, and rigging increase labor and equipment needs.Scope of trimming: Light pruning vs. heavy crown reduction, deadwood removal, or structural pruning changes time and crew size.Equipment and crew: Use of climbers, bucket trucks, or additional crew members increases cost. Common price components Labor (crew time) - $180 - $900Climbers/grounds crew for trimming, rigging, safety setup; varies by hours and crew size.Equipment & mobilization - $75 - $350Bucket truck, chipper, ropes/rigging, fuel, site protection.Debris chipping & haul-away - $50 - $300Onsite chipping, loading, transport, and dump fees.Disposal fees - $20 - $120Green waste or landfill tipping charges where applicable.Adders (risk/access/power line coordination) - $0 - $300Premiums for difficult access, near-structure rigging, or utility coordination.
Landscape Maintenance Regular yard maintenance visit Typical national range$75 - $600St. Albert adjusted range$150 - $1,200 CAD Common cost factors Property size & complexity: Larger lots, slopes, beds, edging, and obstacles add crew time.Service scope: Mowing-only vs. trimming, blowing, weeding, pruning, fertilization, and cleanup.Visit frequency & season: Weekly vs. biweekly and peak growth seasons affect time on site.Debris hauling & disposal: Green waste removal fees and trip time increase cost. Common price components Labor (crew time on site) - $60 - $280Mowing, trimming, edging, blowing; additional time for beds and pruning.Travel & setup - $10 - $60Mobilization, loading, site access, and minimum trip charges.Green waste handling - $0 - $60Bagging, hauling, and disposal fees when required.Materials & consumables - $5 - $40String, blades, fuel, minor fertilizers or spot treatments if included.Overhead & profit - $10 - $160Insurance, equipment depreciation, scheduling, and margin.