Should landscapers be certified or licensed?

<div>When it comes to landscapers, licensing laws vary. Landscaping architects are required to be licensed in all 50 states, whereas traditional landscaping contractors are not typically required to hold a certification. You’ll likely be working with a landscaping contractor for most residential projects. If you are redesigning your whole yard or adding in hardscape features, you will work with a landscaping architect at some point during the project. Be sure to <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">check our state licensing tool</a> to review the local landscaper guidelines.As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</li></ul>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

How much are typical landscaping costs?

<div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-landscaping-cost.htm">Landscaping costs</a> around $3,500 but varies widely from $200 to $14,000. Factors that play a part in your final landscaping price tag include:<ul><li>Location</li><li>Yard size</li><li>Project size</li><li>Materials</li><li>Land preparation</li><li>Type of landscaping</li></ul>Considering so many factors, it’s not surprising that the overall costs can differ. A typical landscaping project is flower bed installation, which averages between $800 and $3,000. However, landscape lighting installation is a higher-end project, with a price tag of $2,000 to $6,000. </div>

What is the average cost to install a paver patio?

<div>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/brick-paver-patio-cost.htm">cost of a paver patio</a> is $3,800 for a 280-square-foot patio on average. Depending on the patio size, paver material, and design complexity, this cost can range from $2,400 to $7,000 or more.The size of your patio is a significant factor in the project’s overall cost. If you're building a smaller patio of only 60 square feet, your costs will be closer to $480 to $1,500. If you want a more luxurious 900-square-foot patio, you'll spend closer to $7,200 to $22,500.</div>

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Reviewed in March 2025
Jon and team replaced a wood retaining wall along my driveway with a beautiful stone wall. Super satisfied with the work. Would recommend to anyone who needs hardscaping work done.
JA LAND DEVELOPMENT
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Reviewed in October 2024
Shah was hired to help us with our backyard project. One main issue was our retaining wall. The team put together a beautiful retaining wall with planters that are going to be matching our new pavers. Price is competitive and the quality is even better!
Gotham Restoration Group
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Reviewed in May 2013
We met with Joseph Arcidiacono, the President of the Company. He was fabulous to deal with and was willing to work with us on price and budget (even willing to accept a portion of his fees in trade). The project almost doubled in size and price from the original estimates, as more and more work...
JMA Landscaping & Masonry
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Reviewed in March 2025
Frank and his team were great from the start. Frank offered different design options and price points. The backyard renovation included a retainer wall, patio, sitting wall, drainage and landscaping. His workers were skilled, knowledgeable and professional. Project finished on time and...
Moretti Driveway Paving and Patios
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Reviewed in April 2024
Joe is very professional and knowledgeable, does a great job with lawn care as well as patios and retaining walls. 10/10
Baker Land Worx
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Reviewed in June 2021
Carl Bongiorno & Sons is one of the most professional companies we have ever hired. They were creative , reliable, neat, tidy and artistic. We had 2 retaining walls built and they are beautiful! Overall a complete pleasure to work with!
Carl Bongiorno & Sons, Inc
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Reviewed in June 2020
Very satisfied with the work that was performed. Always put in a full day of work and worked very professionally. They did everything that we talked about and cleaned up everything when is was done. Would definitely use them again.
Valley Ridge Contracting
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Reviewed in September 2019
Dan and his team took plenty of time and maximum effort to put up my retainer wall it was a beige looking Allan block and it came out amazing!!!! Would definitely hire Dan for my next landscaping job. The biggest hurdle was keeping my neighbor happy which was no easy Feat. The next one will be...
Intelliscape Landscaping and Lawn Care
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Reviewed in February 2017
Needed the best retaining wall in the neighborhood. Chris really worked with us. Great input. Knowledgeable. And was price conscious. Design and presentation was good. A City snafu caused delays (and increased our costs immensely with their requirements) but other than this, the experience was...
Scenic View Landscaping & Design Specialists LLC
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