Outdoor & Landscaping Cost Guides
What it costs to build a deck, fence, driveway, patio or other project outside your home.
24 guides. We check the prices against 2026 sources (see how we get our numbers). To compare every project, see the cost index.
How Much Does It Cost to Install Sod?
Sod costs $1 to $3.50 per square foot installed in 2026. A 2,000 sq ft lawn is about $3,300. Compare grass types, sod and seed, and the best time to lay it.
$1 – $3.50 / sq ftHow Much Does a Concrete Slab Cost?
A concrete slab costs $4 to $8 per square foot in 2026. A shed slab runs $500 to $1,000. See how thick yours should be and why the base matters most.
$4 – $8 / sq ftHow Much Does Artificial Turf Cost?
Artificial turf costs $8 to $20 per square foot installed in 2026. Most people pay about $12.75. See why the base under the turf matters and how to spend less.
$8 – $20 / sq ftHow Much Does Stamped Concrete Cost?
Stamped concrete costs $8 to $20 per square foot in 2026. Most people pay about $13. Compare it with pavers and budget for a new sealer every 2 to 3 years.
$8 – $20 / sq ftHow Much Does Driveway Sealing Cost?
Driveway sealing costs $100 to $300 in 2026. Most people pay about $200, or $30 to $100 for supplies if you do it yourself. See how often to seal.
$100 – $300How Much Does Pressure Washing Cost?
Pressure washing costs $200 to $600 a job in 2026. Most people pay about $350. See prices for a house, driveway or deck, and when to do it yourself.
$200 – $600How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost?
Tree trimming costs $250 to $1,000 per tree in 2026. Most people pay about $500. See how tree size and nearby power lines change the price.
$250 – $1,000How Much Does a Fire Pit Cost?
A fire pit costs $300 to $5,000 in 2026. A wood-burning pit is about $830 and a gas pit is about $1,700. Compare portable and built-in pits.
$300 – $5,000How Much Does Tree Removal Cost?
Tree removal costs $400 to $1,800 per tree in 2026. Most people pay about $900. See cost by tree height and what stump removal adds.
$400 – $1,800How Much Does a Gravel Driveway Cost?
A gravel driveway costs $1,200 to $3,500 in 2026, or $1 to $3 per square foot. Most people pay about $2,200. See the upkeep costs and why the base matters.
$1,200 – $3,500How Much Does a Storage Shed Cost?
A storage shed costs $1,500 to $10,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $4,000. Compare resin, metal and wood sheds, and don't forget the foundation.
$1,500 – $10,000How Much Does a Sprinkler System Cost?
An in-ground sprinkler system costs $1,600 to $5,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $2,500. See cost by yard size and what each watering zone adds.
$1,600 – $5,000How Much Does It Cost to Install a Fence?
A fence costs $2,000 to $8,000 for a typical yard in 2026. Most people pay about $4,500. Compare wood, vinyl and chain-link, and check your property line first.
$2,000 – $8,000How Much Does a Pergola Cost?
A pergola costs $2,000 to $8,000 installed in 2026. Most people pay about $4,000, or $20 to $60 per square foot. Compare wood, vinyl and aluminum.
$2,000 – $8,000How Much Does an Asphalt Driveway Cost?
An asphalt driveway costs $3,000 to $7,000 in 2026, or $3 to $7 per square foot. Most people pay about $4,800. Compare resurfacing, sealing and concrete.
$3,000 – $7,000How Much Does a Concrete Driveway Cost?
A concrete driveway costs $3,000 to $10,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $6,400. See cost by finish and how concrete compares with asphalt.
$3,000 – $10,000How Much Does Landscaping Cost?
Landscaping costs $3,000 to $15,000 for most projects in 2026. Most people pay about $5,000. See cost by project size and how to do the work in stages.
$3,000 – $15,000How Much Does a Paver Patio Cost?
A paver patio costs $3,000 to $16,000 in 2026, or $10 to $50 per square foot. Most people pay about $8,000. Compare concrete, brick and stone pavers.
$3,000 – $16,000How Much Does a Retaining Wall Cost?
A retaining wall costs $3,000 to $12,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $6,000. Compare block, poured concrete and stone, and see why drainage matters.
$3,000 – $12,000How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deck?
Building a deck costs $4,000 to $25,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $11,000. Compare wood and composite, and see what to ask a builder.
$4,000 – $25,000How Much Does a Hot Tub Cost?
A hot tub costs $5,000 to $25,000 installed in 2026. Most people pay $8,000 to $12,000. See the wiring and base costs people forget and what it costs to run.
$5,000 – $25,000How Much Does an Outdoor Kitchen Cost?
An outdoor kitchen costs $6,000 to $35,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $16,000. Compare prefab and custom builds, plus the utility lines people forget.
$6,000 – $35,000How Much Does a Pole Barn Cost?
A pole barn costs $10,000 to $40,000 in 2026, or $15 to $40 per square foot. Most people pay about $25,000. See what finishing the inside adds.
$10,000 – $40,000How Much Does an Inground Pool Cost?
An inground pool costs $45,000 to $90,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $66,000. Compare vinyl, fiberglass and concrete, plus the extras that add up.
$45,000 – $90,000