Miami pricing & quote guide

How much does Landscaping cost in Miami?

By Miami Biz Guide · Published 2026-08-28 · Last reviewed 2026-08-28 · Educational information, not a price quote · No numeric price ranges published

The short answer

Landscaping costs in Miami range from recurring lawn service to tree work and redesign — those are not comparable numbers. We do not publish a dollar range. Define the work (maintenance versus project), ask about permits for tree work, and compare itemized written quotes on the same property.

How landscaping pricing is typically structured

Recurring lawn and bed maintenance is often a monthly or per-visit price.
Tree trimming, removal, and design/install projects are typically quoted after an on-site look.
Hauling, debris, irrigation repairs, and plant material are commonly separate line items.
Storm cleanup is usually emergency or project pricing, not the monthly rate.

This describes how the work is typically billed, not a dollar figure. For your specific job, request itemized written quotes.

What affects the price in Miami

Lot size and access: Waterfront lots, narrow side yards, and HOA or condo common areas change equipment and time.
Tree work versus mowing: Tree work is a different job from lawn maintenance. Mixing them in one lump sum makes quotes uncomparable.
Permits: Miami-Dade regulates certain tree work. Ask whether a permit is required and who pulls it rather than assuming lawn service includes it.
Irrigation and salt exposure: Coastal properties and irrigation repairs change both materials and maintenance frequency. Ask what is included.

What a landscaping quote should include

A professional written quote should spell out each of these. Tick them off as you review a quote, or copy the list to bring with you.

Business name and, for tree or contracting work, any required license
Exactly what is included each visit or in the project scope
Plant material, irrigation, and debris hauling, itemized
Whether a tree permit is required and who obtains it
Insurance for liability and for crews
Start window and how weather delays are handled
Warranty on plants, if any, and what voids it

This checklist is a general starting point, not a contract or legal advice. What a specific job requires may differ.

Questions to ask before hiring

Is this quote for recurring maintenance or a one-time project?
Does this tree work need a permit, and will you pull it?
Do you carry liability insurance and workers' compensation?
What happens to debris, and is hauling included?
If plants fail, what does the warranty cover?

Red flags

Tree removal quoted without looking at the tree or the drop zone
A suggestion to skip a required tree permit
No insurance certificate for crew work near a house or power lines
A lump sum that mixes mowing, trees, and irrigation with no breakdown

When a quote is suspiciously cheap

A low landscaping quote often omits debris, permits, or plant replacements — or prices only mowing when you asked for trees. Split the scope before you compare.

Miami-Dade considerations

Hurricane season tree work: Trimming is far easier to schedule before a storm is named. After a storm, verify the operator and the permit status; see the hurricane contractor checklist.
Water restrictions and irrigation: Irrigation schedules can be affected by local water rules. Confirm current rules with the relevant utility or county source rather than assuming a landscaper's habit is the law.

License verification

Not all landscaping is a state-licensed construction trade. Tree work and contracting-adjacent projects may require local permits or a licensed contractor. Verify any license claimed, and confirm tree permits with Miami-Dade or the relevant municipality. See how to verify a Florida license →