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Free Landscaping Estimate Template (Excel, 2026 Material & Labor Costs)
Typical project: · Timeline: weeks
📊 Trade Benchmarks (avg)
Sod Pallet Coverage
450 - 500 sq ft
Standard Bermuda size
Mulch Coverage
1 yard / 100 sq ft
At 3-inch depth
Planting Labor
$15 - $25
Per 3-gallon shrub
📦 Materials Cost Breakdown
Direct Material| Line Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bermuda Sod Pallets | $2,400 | 11 pallets including delivery |
| Topsoil / Soil Mix | $950 | Bulk delivery @ $45/yard |
| Plants & Mulch | $2,800 | Trade pricing from nursery |
| Materials Subtotal | $6,150 |
👷 Labor Cost Breakdown
Direct Labor| Task | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grading & Soil Prep | $1,800 | Skid steer rental + labor |
| Sod Installation | $1,400 | Laying and rolling |
| Planting & Mulching | $1,200 | Final design and water |
| Labor Subtotal | $4,400 |
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Markup ≠ Margin — Don't Make This Mistake
A % markup on $10,550 gives % gross margin — not %. To hit a true % gross margin, divide your cost by NaN.
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