Landscaping Costs in Iowa

Verified cost ranges across cities in Iowa

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Landscaping Cost Comparison — Iowa

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Iowa

Cost Comparison — Tree Removal

Iowa3 sources

Low

$242

Typical

$1,488

High

$2,733

Des Moines3 sources

Low

$222

Typical

$1,364

High

$2,506

Cedar Rapids3 sources

Low

$215

Typical

$1,323

High

$2,432

Iowa City3 sources

Low

$221

Typical

$1,361

High

$2,501

Waterloo3 sources

Low

$210

Typical

$1,295

High

$2,380

Sioux City3 sources

Low

$209

Typical

$1,286

High

$2,363

Ames3 sources

Low

$215

Typical

$1,321

High

$2,428

Dubuque3 sources

Low

$211

Typical

$1,299

High

$2,387

Cost Comparison — Tree Trimming

Iowa2 sources

Low

$265

Typical

$972

High

$1,679

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$243

Typical

$891

High

$1,539

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$236

Typical

$864

High

$1,493

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$243

Typical

$889

High

$1,536

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$231

Typical

$846

High

$1,461

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$229

Typical

$840

High

$1,451

Ames2 sources

Low

$235

Typical

$863

High

$1,491

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$231

Typical

$849

High

$1,466

Cost Comparison — Sod Installation

Iowa2 sources

Low

$687

Typical

$687

High

$1,036

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$630

Typical

$630

High

$950

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$611

Typical

$611

High

$922

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$629

Typical

$629

High

$948

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$598

Typical

$598

High

$902

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$594

Typical

$594

High

$896

Ames2 sources

Low

$610

Typical

$610

High

$921

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$600

Typical

$600

High

$905

Cost Comparison — Patio Installation

Iowa2 sources

Low

$2,687

Typical

$3,844

High

$8,187

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$2,464

Typical

$3,525

High

$7,507

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$2,390

Typical

$3,419

High

$7,283

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$2,459

Typical

$3,517

High

$7,492

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$2,339

Typical

$3,346

High

$7,128

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$2,323

Typical

$3,323

High

$7,078

Ames2 sources

Low

$2,387

Typical

$3,414

High

$7,273

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$2,347

Typical

$3,357

High

$7,150

Cost Comparison — Deck Building

Iowa2 sources

Low

$4,339

Typical

$6,044

High

$12,630

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$3,979

Typical

$5,543

High

$11,582

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$3,860

Typical

$5,377

High

$11,236

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$3,971

Typical

$5,531

High

$11,558

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$3,778

Typical

$5,262

High

$10,996

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$3,751

Typical

$5,225

High

$10,919

Ames2 sources

Low

$3,854

Typical

$5,369

High

$11,219

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$3,789

Typical

$5,279

High

$11,030

Cost Comparison — Gravel Driveway Installation

Iowa4 sources

Low

$648

Typical

$1,569

High

$3,728

Des Moines4 sources

Low

$594

Typical

$1,439

High

$3,419

Cedar Rapids4 sources

Low

$576

Typical

$1,396

High

$3,317

Iowa City4 sources

Low

$593

Typical

$1,436

High

$3,412

Waterloo4 sources

Low

$564

Typical

$1,366

High

$3,246

Sioux City4 sources

Low

$560

Typical

$1,357

High

$3,223

Ames4 sources

Low

$575

Typical

$1,394

High

$3,312

Dubuque4 sources

Low

$565

Typical

$1,371

High

$3,256

Cost Comparison — Outdoor Kitchen Construction

Iowa2 sources

Low

$6,304

Typical

$11,792

High

$27,087

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$5,781

Typical

$10,813

High

$24,839

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$5,608

Typical

$10,490

High

$24,097

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$5,769

Typical

$10,791

High

$24,787

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$5,488

Typical

$10,266

High

$23,582

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$5,450

Typical

$10,194

High

$23,417

Ames2 sources

Low

$5,600

Typical

$10,475

High

$24,061

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$5,505

Typical

$10,298

High

$23,655

Cost Comparison — Lawn Aeration

Iowa3 sources

Low

$108

Typical

$409

High

$953

Des Moines3 sources

Low

$99

Typical

$375

High

$873

Cedar Rapids3 sources

Low

$96

Typical

$364

High

$847

Iowa City3 sources

Low

$98

Typical

$374

High

$872

Waterloo3 sources

Low

$94

Typical

$356

High

$829

Sioux City3 sources

Low

$93

Typical

$353

High

$823

Ames3 sources

Low

$95

Typical

$363

High

$846

Dubuque3 sources

Low

$94

Typical

$357

High

$832

Cost Comparison — Irrigation System Installation

Iowa2 sources

Low

$2,779

Typical

$2,779

High

$4,559

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$2,548

Typical

$2,548

High

$4,181

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$2,472

Typical

$2,472

High

$4,056

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$2,543

Typical

$2,543

High

$4,172

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$2,419

Typical

$2,419

High

$3,969

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$2,402

Typical

$2,402

High

$3,941

Ames2 sources

Low

$2,469

Typical

$2,469

High

$4,050

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$2,427

Typical

$2,427

High

$3,981

Cost Comparison — Fence Installation

Iowa4 sources

Low

$2,100

Typical

$2,869

High

$5,798

Des Moines4 sources

Low

$1,925

Typical

$2,631

High

$5,316

Cedar Rapids4 sources

Low

$1,868

Typical

$2,553

High

$5,158

Iowa City4 sources

Low

$1,921

Typical

$2,626

High

$5,305

Waterloo4 sources

Low

$1,828

Typical

$2,498

High

$5,047

Sioux City4 sources

Low

$1,815

Typical

$2,481

High

$5,012

Ames4 sources

Low

$1,865

Typical

$2,549

High

$5,150

Dubuque4 sources

Low

$1,834

Typical

$2,506

High

$5,063

Cost Comparison — Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation

Iowa3 sources

Low

$1,674

Typical

$1,819

High

$3,416

Des Moines3 sources

Low

$1,535

Typical

$1,668

High

$3,132

Cedar Rapids3 sources

Low

$1,490

Typical

$1,618

High

$3,038

Iowa City3 sources

Low

$1,532

Typical

$1,665

High

$3,126

Waterloo3 sources

Low

$1,458

Typical

$1,584

High

$2,974

Sioux City3 sources

Low

$1,448

Typical

$1,573

High

$2,953

Ames3 sources

Low

$1,487

Typical

$1,616

High

$3,034

Dubuque3 sources

Low

$1,462

Typical

$1,589

High

$2,983

Browse Landscaping Costs by City in Iowa

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All Landscaping Services

landscaping

Tree Removal

Safe sectional felling or crane-assisted removal of trees of any size including branch chipping and log sectioning; stump grinding is typically a separate service.

Cost data available

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Tree Trimming

Crown thinning, deadwood removal, and structural pruning of trees to improve health, clearance, and appearance.

Cost data available

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Sod Installation

Grading, soil amendment, and laying of rolled sod sections for immediate lawn establishment, followed by starter fertilizer and watering guidance.

Cost data available

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Irrigation System Installation

Design and installation of an in-ground irrigation system with zones, heads, valve manifold, backflow preventer, and smart controller.

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Patio Installation

Excavation and installation of a paver, flagstone, or concrete patio with base compaction, edge restraints, and sand or mortar setting bed.

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Deck Building

Construction of a wood or composite deck with pressure-treated framing, ledger attachment, joist hangers, and permit-compliant railing.

Cost data available

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Fence Installation

Post setting in concrete and panel or picket installation for wood, vinyl, aluminum, or chain-link fences with gate hardware.

Cost data available

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Lawn Aeration

Core aeration of compacted turf to improve water infiltration, reduce thatch, and promote root development.

Cost data available

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Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation

Installation of low-voltage landscape path lights, uplights, and spotlights with transformer and timer to highlight trees and architecture.

Cost data available

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Gravel Driveway Installation

Grading, geotextile fabric installation, and spreading of crushed stone or gravel for a low-cost permeable driveway surface.

Cost data available

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Outdoor Kitchen Construction

Construction of a masonry or metal-framed outdoor kitchen island with gas grill rough-in, counter surface, and waterproof cabinetry.

Cost data available