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LANDSCAPING

Landscaping Estimate Calculator

Estimate a landscaping bid by combining materials, crew time and your markup.

JOB INPUTS

Enter your numbers

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Plants, mulch, stone and other materials

$
Plants, mulch, stone and other materials

Time the crew will spend on site

hrs
Time the crew will spend on site

Cost per crew hour

$
Cost per crew hour

Percentage added on top of cost

%
Percentage added on top of cost
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CALCULATED RESULTUSD
Suggested bid$4,152.00
Labor cost$960.00
Subtotal$3,460.00
Markup amount$692.00
Gross margin16.67%
FORMULA USED($2,500.00 + 32.0 h × $30.00) × (1 + 20.0%) = $4,152.00

HOW TO USE IT

How to use the Landscaping Estimate Calculator

  1. 1

    Enter the material cost.

  2. 2

    Add the crew hours and hourly crew rate.

  3. 3

    Set the markup percentage you want on the subtotal.

  4. 4

    Review labor, subtotal and suggested bid.

THE MATH

Landscaping bid formula

Bid = (materials + crew hours × crew rate) × (1 + markup%)

Materials and crew time form the direct cost. Markup is added on top to cover overhead and profit.

PRACTICAL EXAMPLE

A one-week job

$2,500 of materials plus 32 crew hours at $30 gives a $3,460 subtotal. With 20% markup the suggested bid is $4,152.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What counts as materials?

Plants, mulch, stone, soil, sod and any delivered goods. Not include equipment rentals unless you add them as a cost line.

Can I skip markup?

Only if overhead and profit come from elsewhere. Most small jobs need a markup to stay profitable.