How much does a landscape architect cost?

Landscape architects in Australia typically charge $4,000–$10,000 for a full residential design, from about $1,500 for a concept plan.

Typical price band

$6,500typical

$1,200 low$30,000 high

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Real-world examples

Concept plan$1,200 – $3,500

Full residential design$4,000 – $10,000

Complex site with documentation$12,000 – $30,000

— Site size & slope. Bigger and steeper sites need more survey work, levels design and retaining detail.

— Scope of deliverables. A concept sketch costs a fraction of full construction documentation and specifications.

— Approvals. Drawings and reports for council or bushfire/heritage overlays add documentation time.

— Revisions. Most fees include a set number of revision rounds — extra changes are billed hourly.

— Involvement during construction. Site visits and contract administration during the build are usually an add-on.

— Ask for a staged fee proposal so you can stop after concept if the budget needs a rethink.

— Share your realistic construction budget upfront — a great design you can't afford to build helps nobody.

— Check whether planting plans specify sizes and quantities — vague plans lead to variable landscaper quotes.

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