Landscaping in Chicago, IL

Whether you need yard design and installation or a more involved project, finding the right landscaping pro in Chicago comes down to three things: licensing, local experience, and clear pricing. ProBids surfaces all three at a glance. Post your project once, and qualified Chicago, IL landscaping pros send you competitive bids with line-item costs you can actually compare.

Pricing for landscaping in Chicago ranges from $560 to $39,200, depending on scope. Chicago runs slightly above the national average due to its higher cost of labor and materials.

In Chicago, landscaping demand is concentrated around patio and walkway builds and outdoor lighting. The humid continental climate with hot summers and brutally cold winters adds local complexity — pros here regularly handle frozen-pipe protection, which generalists from outside the area often underestimate. The most common Chicago landscaping projects this season include irrigation system installs, yard design and installation, patio and walkway builds. Use ProBids to post your specific project and let local pros tell you exactly how they'd handle it, with line-item pricing.

Chicago's housing stock is a mix of vintage masonry, brick two-flats, and modern condos. Brutal winters and lake-effect weather make heating, masonry, and waterproofing constant trades. Chicago has roughly 2,697,000 residents, with neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Logan Square, and Lakeview each driving their own mix of project types. Average pricing in Chicago runs about 12% above the national average — typical for a metro of its size.