Landscaper pricing in Regina
What landscapers charge in Regina (typically C$45-C$95/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Regina landscaper pricing
What landscapers should charge in Regina
Regina landscape work is dominated by The Crescents, Lakeview, Whitmore Park, and Albert Park estate gardens, prairie-native and Wascana-adjacent plantings adapted to Saskatchewan's coldest-capital climate (no Chinook), drought-tolerant specification (Regina is Canada's driest capital at ~390mm/year), and snow removal subsidiary (5-month winter snow season November through March). Saskatchewan Landscape Architects + Saskatchewan Nursery and Landscape Association certification is the regional trust signal. WCB SK required. Heritage Wascana Centre periphery drives premium specifier work.
Hourly rate
C$45-C$95
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
C$31-C$68
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common landscaper jobs in Regina
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 CAD.
Site visit and consultation
What's included
Most established landscapers consult free for jobs over $2,700. 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 $18-40/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.
Regina quote factors
What to factor into your Regina landscaper quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a landscaper in Regina. Continental subarctic. Brutal cold winters (Dec-Mar, -15°C to -30°C, -40°C+ polar vortex, NO Chinook), short hot summers (Jul-Aug, 22-28°C, occasional 35°C+), low precipitation ~390mm/year (Canada's driest capital). Severe summer thunderstorms + hail.
The Crescents, Lakeview, Whitmore Park designer tier
The Crescents (S4S, premier heritage near Wascana Centre), Lakeview (S4S, Wascana Lake-adjacent), Whitmore Park (S4S), Albert Park (S4R), Hillsdale (S4S), University Park (S4S), and Eastview (S4N) customers expect designer gardens. Quote design fee 12-18% of project cost (CAD $11,250-$58,500+ for full project). The Crescents and Lakeview Wascana-adjacent estates accept CAD $45,000-$256,500+ projects.
Prairie-native + Zone 3a cold-hardy plant specification
Regina's coldest-capital climate (no Chinook; -15°C to -30°C sustained December through March with -40°C+ polar vortex peaks) requires Zone 3a hardy plants only: native prairie grasses (big bluestem, switchgrass, prairie dropseed), native bur oak, Manitoba maple, paper birch, native dogwood, saskatoon serviceberry, lilac, ninebark. Quote prairie-native packages at CAD $32-$86/sqft installed. Avoid Zone 4+ plants that won't survive a Regina winter.
Drought-tolerant + xeriscape specification
Regina is the driest Canadian capital (~390mm/year annual precipitation, one of Canada's driest cities). Quote drought-tolerant xeriscape specification on every job: native prairie groundcover, drip irrigation (CAD $1,620-$7,650 per property), rain capture (CAD $1,980-$11,250 per property). Premium customers in The Crescents and Lakeview accept the premium for low-maintenance summer landscapes. Saskatchewan summer thunderstorms drop most annual precipitation in short bursts.
Snow removal subsidiary 5-month season
Regina landscapers typically extend to snow removal November through March (5-month season, similar to Saskatoon and Winnipeg). Quote snow removal subscription CAD $220-$615 seasonal residential, CAD $2,250-$22,050+ commercial. Same crew, same trucks, year-round work. State per-event vs flat-rate vs hybrid pricing. Regina ~95-110cm annual snow drives moderate plough volume; lighter than Quebec City or Winnipeg.
Saskatchewan Nursery and Landscape certification
Saskatchewan Nursery and Landscape Association certification is the regional trust signal at premium tier. State 'SK Nursery and Landscape certified' on quotes; provides design and installation credentials, business standards, and continuing education. Annual dues CAD $405-$1,080; recovered in 3-5 premium bookings.
Wascana Centre periphery + Sask 1st Call
Wascana Centre (Wascana Lake, Saskatchewan Legislature, University of Regina parkland) drives The Crescents and Lakeview premium specifier work. Wascana-periphery estates demand sight-line landscaping, mature-tree preservation, and Heritage Property Act SK compliance for Cathedral HCA work. Sask 1st Call (free underground locate service) required before any excavation; state the 3-5 business day locate window on every dig quote.
Sample quote
A real Regina 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
Regina landscaper pricing questions, answered
Common questions about landscaper pricing in Regina, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Design and consulting CAD $86-$225/hour for premium designer work. Installation labour CAD $50-$120/hour. Project pricing: standard Regina gardens CAD $4-$10/sqft installed, The Crescents (S4S), Lakeview (S4S), Whitmore Park (S4S), Albert Park (S4R), Hillsdale (S4S) designer gardens CAD $6-$17/sqft. Design fees typically 12-18% of project cost. Snow removal subscription CAD $220-$615 seasonal residential, CAD $2,250-$22,050+ commercial. Regina rates run 5-15% below Saskatoon.
Zone 3a hardy plants only. Native prairie grasses (big bluestem, switchgrass, prairie dropseed), native bur oak, Manitoba maple, paper birch, native dogwood, saskatoon serviceberry, lilac, ninebark, native viburnum. Avoid Zone 4+ plants that won't survive Regina's -15°C to -30°C sustained winter (with -40°C+ polar vortex peaks). State Zone hardiness on every plant on the quote. Regina is the coldest major Canadian capital (no Chinook relief).
Yes, Regina is the driest Canadian capital (~390mm/year annual precipitation). Quote drought-tolerant xeriscape on every job: native prairie groundcover, drip irrigation (CAD $1,620-$7,650 per property), rain capture (CAD $1,980-$11,250 per property). Premium customers in The Crescents (S4S) and Lakeview (S4S) accept the premium for low-maintenance summer landscapes.
Yes, Regina landscapers typically extend to snow removal November through March (5-month season). Quote snow removal subscription CAD $220-$615 seasonal residential, CAD $2,250-$22,050+ commercial. Same crew, same trucks, year-round work. Regina ~95-110cm annual snow drives moderate plough volume; lighter than Quebec City or Winnipeg but still substantial revenue.
CAD $31,500-$256,500+ depending on scale. Quote design (12-18% of project cost), hardscape (interlocking pavers CAD $12-$23/sqft, Tyndall limestone CAD $15-$32/sqft), planting (prairie-native or designer at CAD $4-$10/sqft), irrigation, low-voltage lighting separately. The Crescents and Lakeview Wascana-adjacent estates accept the full project price for designer work; Wascana Centre periphery is the premier specifier neighbourhood in Regina.
Hourly rates are $45 to $86 in the US, £28-65 in the UK, A$50-110 in Australia, R180-500 in South Africa, and C$41-95 in Canada. Most landscapers prefer fixed-price quotes for projects over $1,800 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 $2,700. A scaled drawing with plant schedule and hardscape detail takes 4-8 hours and many landscapers charge $270-1,500 for that. Worth it because the drawing becomes the contract.
For jobs over $4,500, 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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