Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads landscaping plans and planting counts automatically.
- Price with your local $30-60/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Landscaping costs: $1.50-3.50/SF/sod installed, $40-150/EA/shrub planted, $250-800/EA/tree planted, $60-120/CY/mulch.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Landscaping takeoff
Landscaping takeoff covers planting, sod, mulch, irrigation, hardscape, and site amenities by area, count, and LF. CyanBuild detects and counts planting counts and other landscaping elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
Landscaping cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Sod installed | $1.50-3.50/SF | |
| Shrub planted | $40-150/EA | |
| Tree planted | $250-800/EA | |
| Mulch | $60-120/CY |
Common Landscaping tasks
- Planting counts
- Sod and mulch area
- Irrigation runs
- Hardscape
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Landscaping
- Trees and shrubs
- Sod and seed
- Mulch
- Irrigation components
- Pavers and edging
Landscaping takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Planting counts | Count/measure by hand | Detected and counted |
| Pricing with your rates | Spreadsheet | Built in |
| Cross-trade rollup | Separate files | One estimate |
| Audit trail | Paper or PDF | Visual proof per item |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CyanBuild handle Landscaping takeoff?
Upload your Landscaping plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts planting counts and other landscaping elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $30-60/hr rates.
What does Landscaping work cost?
Typical Landscaping ranges: $1.50-3.50/SF for sod installed; $40-150/EA for shrub planted; $250-800/EA for tree planted; $60-120/CY for mulch. Labor runs about $30-60/hr (crews).
What materials are included in a Landscaping takeoff?
Common Landscaping materials: Trees and shrubs, Sod and seed, Mulch, Irrigation components, Pavers and edging.
Can CyanBuild estimate Landscaping labor and materials separately?
Yes. Landscaping takeoff separates material quantities from labor hours so you can price each with your own rates and review the build-up line by line.
Is there Landscaping-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Landscaping estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Landscaping cost build-up.