Toronto Yard & Landscaping Cost Guides (2026): Real GTA Prices
Last updated: By YardQuote Research TeamReviewed by Yevhenii Kuznietsov, 11-year SEO & local-market data analyst
These guides answer one question honestly: what does yard work actually cost in the Greater Toronto Area? Every price is quoted in Canadian dollars, dated July 2026, and tied to a named Canadian source, so you can trace each number back to the contractor or guide it came from. YardQuote reconciles conflicting quotes by widening the range instead of picking a favourite, and notes where 13% HST applies.
Which cost guide do you need?
Seven researched pricing guides for the Greater Toronto Area, each with a full source-cited price table and local FAQs.
Landscaping costs
Full backyard redesigns run $6,000 to $50,000, or roughly $7 to $35 per square foot.
Interlocking costs
Interlock driveways cost $18 to $28 per square foot installed, about $12,000 to $16,800 for a two-car driveway.
Snow Removal costs
Seasonal driveway contracts run $575 to $1,725 a winter; per-visit clearing is $40 to $150.
Lawn Care costs
Weekly mowing is about $45 to $60 a cut, and a full-season contract runs $1,200 to $1,800.
Sod Installation costs
Installed sod costs $1.50 to $3.50 per square foot, roughly $1,500 to $3,500 for a 1,000 sq ft yard.
Retaining Walls costs
Retaining walls run $25 to $65 per square foot of face, or $5,000 to $15,000 for a typical project.
Landscape Design costs
Design plans run $1,500 to $5,000, from front-yard concepts to full backyard master plans.
Comparing two options?
Head-to-head cost and lifespan breakdowns for the choices Toronto homeowners weigh most.
Frequently asked questions
Are these prices current and sourced?
- Yes. Every number on YardQuote's cost guides comes from a named Canadian source, most published in 2025 or 2026, and the guides were last reviewed in July 2026. Where sources disagreed, we widened the range rather than pick one, and each figure is attributed inline and in a sources list.
Do the prices include HST?
- No, unless a row says otherwise. Ontario charges 13% HST on landscaping, hardscaping and snow removal services, and most contractor price lists quote before tax. Add 13% to any quote before comparing, and always confirm whether a competing bid is tax-in or tax-extra.
How did YardQuote research these numbers?
- We collected published prices from GTA and Ontario contractors, cross-checked them across multiple sources, and excluded US figures that would distort Canadian pricing. Every guide names its sources, and our founder Yevhenii Kuznietsov reviews each dataset before it is published.
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