Landscaper pricing in Dublin
What landscapers charge in Dublin (typically €35-€80/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Dublin landscaper pricing
What landscapers should charge in Dublin
Dublin landscape work is dominated by Georgian and Victorian terrace rear gardens, D04 Ballsbridge / A94 Foxrock / A96 Dalkey villa gardens, coastal Howth and Killiney sea-facing landscapes, and Silicon Docks commercial roof terraces (Grand Canal Dock). Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) tree protection cover most mature trees in Dublin's heritage boroughs. Section 57 Protected Structure consent restricts hard-landscaping and boundary changes on Listed properties. Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) Quality Mark and SUDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) compliance increasingly specified. Climate is mild oceanic Atlantic with high rainfall.
Hourly rate
€35-€80
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
€25-€53
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common landscaper jobs in Dublin
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in EUR.
Site visit and consultation
What's included
Most established landscapers consult free for jobs over €2,100. Concept design with drawings is usually charged.
Lawn install (per square metre)
What's included
Includes site prep, irrigation drop-in (optional), soil top-up, and instant lawn rolls. Seed-establish is cheaper but slower.
Paving (per square metre)
What's included
Includes excavation, sub-base, sand bed, pavers, and edging. Natural stone, porcelain, and patterned laying cost more.
Retaining wall (per linear metre)
What's included
Depends on height and material (block, gabion, sleeper). Excavation, drainage, and engineering for >1.2m walls extra.
Garden bed preparation (per sqm)
What's included
Includes excavation, compost, mulch. Excludes plants. Edging adds €14-40/linear metre.
Tree planting (advanced 100L+)
What's included
Includes tree, planting hole, stake, mulch, and 30-min watering setup. 500L specimen trees run higher.
Irrigation install (per zone)
What's included
Includes mainline, valve, drippers or rotators, controller wiring. Pump and tank install extra.
Garden maintenance (weekly visit)
What's included
Includes mow, edge, weed, blow. 1-hour visit. Pruning and fertilising on a separate schedule.
Full backyard redesign (medium plot)
What's included
Hardscape, planting, irrigation, lighting. 3-6 week duration. Plant stock 25-40% of cost.
Dublin quote factors
What to factor into your Dublin landscaper quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a landscaper in Dublin. Mild oceanic Atlantic. Mild winters (Dec-Feb, 3-8°C, occasional frost, rare snow), cool summers (June-Aug, 15-20°C, occasional 25°C+ heatwaves), high rainfall (~750mm/year, frequent rain), persistent strong wind (Atlantic gales). No significant earthquake risk. Atlantic Storm Surge coastal flooding risk.
Tree Preservation Orders and ACA tree protection
Most mature trees in heritage Dublin (D02 Georgian core, D04 Ballsbridge, D06 Ranelagh/Rathmines, A94 Foxrock, A96 Dalkey) are protected under Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) tree controls. Any pruning, felling, or works within 5m of canopy needs 6-week notice or formal TPO application to Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, or Fingal County Council. Quote arborist (€500-€2,500), TPO application (€250-€900), and statutory notice period as separate lines.
Premium D04 / A94 / A96 design tier
Premium (D04 Ballsbridge, A94 Foxrock/Blackrock, A96 Dalkey/Killiney) villa and rear-garden design (€25,000-€250,000+ for full project) commands designer fees of 15-25% of project cost. Coastal A96 Killiney Hill and D13 Howth Head sea-facing landscapes €40,000-€500,000+. Mid-tier (D06 Ranelagh, D14 Dundrum, D09 Drumcondra) €15,000-€80,000 typical. Quote design separately from build; design IP is yours. Build relationships with architects and interior designers for referrals.
Section 57 Protected Structure boundary control
Most central Dublin (D01, D02 Georgian core, D04 Ballsbridge core) sits in Architectural Conservation Areas with Section 57 Protected Structure controls on boundary walls, gates, paving, and tree removal. Quote ACA pre-application advice (€250-€800), Section 57 declaration expediter (€1,200-€4,500), and 8-16 week timeline on any visible hard-landscaping. Original cast-iron Georgian railings on Merrion Square / Fitzwilliam Square have specific approved patterns and heritage smith requirements.
SUDS-compliant drainage on hard-landscaping
Greater Dublin Drainage and SUDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) policy requires permeable surfaces or attenuation on new hard-landscaping over 25sqm. Quote permeable block-paving (€90-€180/sqm installed), permeable resin-bound (€120-€220/sqm), or attenuation crate system (€150-€300/sqm) as SUDS-compliant options. Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal, and South Dublin County Councils all enforce SUDS on Section 5 planning applications.
Native and pollinator-friendly planting upsell
Premium D04, A94, A96 and D06 Ranelagh/Rathmines clients want native and pollinator-friendly planting (native oak, holly, hawthorn, blackthorn, hazel, beech, wildflower meadow, native herbaceous). All-Ireland Pollinator Plan-aligned specification commands premium. Quote native-only packages at €80-€250/sqm installed. Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) Quality Mark for nursery sourcing and Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland badges are conversion drivers.
Atlantic storm-resilient landscape design
Dublin's exposure to Atlantic storms (Storm Ophelia 2017, Storm Emma 2018, Storm Babet 2023) drives storm-resilient design: deep-rooted natives, robust boundary fencing, sheltered terrace siting, secure paving over loose gravel. Quote storm-resilience consultation (€500-€1,500) on coastal A96 Killiney, D13 Howth, and D04 Sandymount projects. Reference Met Éireann wind-zone mapping in the quote so clients understand the design driver.
Sample quote
A real Dublin landscaper quote you can copy
Backyard patio + garden makeover, 80sqm site, mid-range finish. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
Site excavation, removal of old lawn, soil grading
Concrete paver patio (28sqm, 400x400 charcoal)
Retaining wall, sleeper, 8m long x 600mm high
Lawn rolls (35sqm, premium Sir Walter buffalo)
Garden beds prep + planting (15sqm, mixed natives 200-300mm pots)
Irrigation install (2 zones, drippers + pop-ups, smart controller)
Mulch, edging, finish (40m linear edging, 4m³ pine bark)
Project labour (12 days, 2-person team)
FAQ
Dublin landscaper pricing questions, answered
Common questions about landscaper pricing in Dublin, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Design and consulting €150-€400/hour for premium villa and garden design work. Installation labour €55-€150/hour or €280-€500/day. Project pricing: premium D04 / A94 / A96 villa gardens €25,000-€250,000+; coastal A96 Killiney and D13 Howth sea-facing €40,000-€500,000+; mid-tier (D06, D14, D09) €15,000-€80,000. Design fees typically 15-25% of project cost. VAT 13.5% on residential work.
Most mature trees in heritage Dublin (D02, D04, D06, A94, A96) are protected under Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) tree controls. Any pruning, felling, or works within 5m of canopy needs 6-week notice or formal TPO application to Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, or Fingal. Quote arborist (€500-€2,500), TPO application (€250-€900), and statutory notice period as separate lines on any tree work.
Most central Dublin (D01, D02 Georgian core, D04 Ballsbridge core) sits in ACAs with Section 57 Protected Structure controls on boundary walls, gates, paving, and tree removal. Quote ACA pre-application advice (€250-€800), Section 57 declaration expediter (€1,200-€4,500), and 8-16 week timeline on visible hard-landscaping. Original cast-iron Georgian railings on Merrion Square / Fitzwilliam Square have approved patterns and heritage smith requirements.
Greater Dublin Drainage and SUDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) policy requires permeable surfaces or attenuation on new hard-landscaping over 25sqm. Quote permeable block-paving (€90-€180/sqm installed), permeable resin-bound (€120-€220/sqm), or attenuation crate system (€150-€300/sqm) as SUDS-compliant options. Dublin City Council and surrounding county councils all enforce SUDS on Section 5 applications.
Yes, premium D04, A94, A96 and D06 Ranelagh/Rathmines clients want native and pollinator-friendly planting (native oak, holly, hawthorn, blackthorn, hazel, beech, wildflower meadow, native herbaceous). All-Ireland Pollinator Plan-aligned specification commands premium. Quote native-only packages at €80-€250/sqm installed. Bord Bia Quality Mark for nursery sourcing and RHSI badges are conversion drivers.
Hourly rates are €35 to €67 in the US, £28-65 in the UK, A€39-110 in Australia, R180-500 in South Africa, and C€31-95 in Canada. Most landscapers prefer fixed-price quotes for projects over €1,400 because hourly invites scope creep.
The big variables are material grade (concrete vs natural stone), plant size (4L vs 100L), and how much earthwork is included. A 'cheap' quote usually uses budget materials and small plants that look sparse for years. Compare the materials list, not just the total.
Site walks and concept conversations are usually free for jobs over €2,100. A scaled drawing with plant schedule and hardscape detail takes 4-8 hours and many landscapers charge €210-1,500 for that. Worth it because the drawing becomes the contract.
For jobs over €3,500, get 2-3 quotes. Compare the plant schedule, hardscape materials, irrigation spec, and establishment guarantee. The cheapest quote often skips drainage, irrigation, or guarantee.
Most shrubs need 6 months of regular watering to establish; trees need 12-18 months. Lawn rolls knit in 4-6 weeks. Quote a maintenance plan covering at least the first 3 months so the investment does not die in summer.
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