Always have your contractor breakdown the budget into material cost and labour cost. A detailed quote will make allow the client to see where the time and materials are being spent. If you’re working within a budget there is always the possibility of completing the project in phases as well as doing some of the work yourself. There are aspects of the job that take place off-site that the client can’t always view but this is also worked into the quote. Some examples are sourcing special plant material, stone selection, loading & unloading of equipment to name a few. Our hourly rate for Landscape Construction starts at $59.00 per man-hour.This type of work would include the building of patios, walkways, gardens, waterfalls, ponds, installing a new lawn, drainage issues, shrubs & tree removal. Our crews work in teams of 2 and they are the best at what we do in this field, the use of specialized equipment and training is required to complete projects.Our hourly rate for Garden Maintenance is $54.00 per man-hour.This type of work includes weeding, pruning, trimming of lawns & shrubs, leaf removal. Our crew is available to work as a team or individual if needed for smaller projects. A 2-hour minimum is charged along with drivetime and disposal.