Landscaping in Fort Myers, FL
Verified, insured landscapers serving Fort Myers and Lee County.
Hiring landscapers in Fort Myers comes with local realities most out-of-area crews miss. Hurricane recovery and intense Gulf-coast sun make storm-rated work essential. Whether your home is in McGregor, Gateway or elsewhere in Lee County, a credential-checked landscaper who knows the area is worth holding out for.
We match landscapers across Fort Myers — including McGregor, Gateway, Fort Myers Beach, downtown Fort Myers — and the wider Lee County area.
Landscaping costs in Fort Myers
| Common job | Typical Florida cost* |
|---|---|
| Lawn care (monthly) | $120 – $350/mo |
| Sod replacement | $1,500 – $6,000 |
| Landscape design & install | $3,000 – $15,000 |
| Tree trimming | $300 – $1,500 |
| Irrigation repair / install | $500 – $4,000 |
*General 2026 estimates for Florida, not quotes. Your price depends on scope, materials and your specific home. Always compare written quotes.
Permits & hiring landscapers in Fort Myers
In Lee County, permitting and inspection for landscaping jobs is taken seriously. Any landscaper worth hiring in Fort Myers pulls the permit rather than skipping it, because cut corners here resurface at resale or at claim time.
Before you hire in Fort Myers, confirm insurance (especially for tree work), and for irrigation or major installs, the appropriate local license. BuildMatcher verifies every contractor’s Florida licence and insurance before they can bid — so the Fort Myers pros you hear from are already checked.
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How much does sod replacement cost in Fort Myers?
Replacing a lawn typically runs $1,500 to $6,000 depending on square footage and grass type (St. Augustine, Zoysia, Bahia).
Do I need a licensed landscaper?
Basic lawn care does not require a state license, but irrigation and tree work often do locally. BuildMatcher verifies contractors before they bid.
Do I need a licensed landscaper in Fort Myers?
For most landscaping work in Lee County, yes — and unlicensed work can void your insurance and fail inspection. Every landscaper on BuildMatcher has their Florida licence and insurance verified before they can bid on your Fort Myers job.
How do I find a trusted landscaper near me in Fort Myers?
Instead of cold-calling names, BuildMatcher matches you with credential-checked landscapers who already serve Fort Myers and Lee County, so the pros who contact you are verified before you ever speak to them.
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