Landscaping in St. Petersburg, FL
Verified, insured landscapers serving St. Petersburg and Pinellas County.
Finding a dependable landscaper in St. Petersburg can be the difference between a job done once and a job done twice. From the Old Northeast to Kenwood, homeowners across Pinellas County lean on landscapers who know the area, pull the right permits and stand behind the work.
We match landscapers across St. Petersburg — including the Old Northeast, Kenwood, Snell Isle, downtown St. Pete — and the wider Pinellas County area.
Landscaping costs in St. Petersburg
| 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 St. Petersburg
In Pinellas County, permitting and inspection for landscaping jobs is taken seriously. Any landscaper worth hiring in St. Petersburg pulls the permit rather than skipping it, because cut corners here resurface at resale or at claim time.
Before you hire in St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg pros you hear from are already checked.
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How much does sod replacement cost in St. Petersburg?
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 St. Petersburg?
For most landscaping work in Pinellas 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 St. Petersburg job.
How do I find a trusted landscaper near me in St. Petersburg?
Instead of cold-calling names, BuildMatcher matches you with credential-checked landscapers who already serve St. Petersburg and Pinellas County, so the pros who contact you are verified before you ever speak to them.
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