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$4,806 – $22,855
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Greater Adelaide
Landscapers based across the regions of Greater Adelaide.
Where the landscapers are
263landscapers
Landscapers in Central Adelaide & Hills
103 based here · Region
Landscapers in Southern Adelaide
69 based here · Region
Landscapers in Northern Adelaide
50 based here · Region
Landscapers in Western Adelaide
41 based here · Region
Regional SA
Landscapers based in the regions outside Greater Adelaide.
Where the landscapers are
70landscapers
Landscapers in SA South East
43 based here · Region
Landscapers in Barossa, Yorke & Mid North
22 based here · Region
Landscapers in SA Outback
5 based here · Region
Top suburbs in South Australia
What to expect when hiring landscapers in South Australia
Where landscapers in South Australia are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
Where landscapers are based in South Australia
Central Adelaide & Hills has the most landscapers in South Australia.
Landscapers based in each region
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The map shows approximately where businesses are based, but tradies will often travel for work. Darker shading means higher availability in an area.
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How to choose a good landscaper in South Australia
South Australia has plenty of well-reviewed landscapers to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Most landscapers here are rated highly, so it helps to check how many reviews sit behind a rating. The typical landscaper has 5 reviews. Of the 208 rated landscapers based in South Australia, 39 have 4.8 stars or more from at least 10 reviews.
SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.
- average rating
- 4.68
- typical reviews
- 5
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 10+
Star rating
67% of landscapers here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 5 or fewer reviews
How do areas in South Australia compare?
| Area | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Barossa, Yorke & Mid North9 rated landscapers3 typical reviews | 4.92 | 9 | 3 |
| Western Adelaide26 rated landscapers8 typical reviews | 4.79 | 26 | 8 |
| Central Adelaide & Hills72 rated landscapers4 typical reviews | 4.71 | 72 | 4 |
| All South Australia208 rated landscapers5 typical reviews | 4.68 | 208 | 5 |
| Southern Adelaide44 rated landscapers6 typical reviews | 4.66 | 44 | 6 |
| SA South East26 rated landscapers4 typical reviews | 4.61 | 26 | 4 |
| Northern Adelaide28 rated landscapers5 typical reviews | 4.44 | 28 | 5 |
What landscaping costs
Across Australia, landscaping typically runs $4,806 – $22,855 for turf installation, and $1,157 – $4,305 for garden beds & edging.
Local prices vary, so these are typical Australia-wide ranges, not a quote for South Australia. What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number. It's free.
Things to consider before you book
The local conditions that shape the job, the best time of year to book, and what to sort out before you choose a landscaper.
Cooler Months Give Better Results
Summers in most of South Australia are warm enough to affect landscaper work — materials can dry or cure too quickly on the hottest days. Your tradie will plan their work around the temperature — prep and shade-side work in the heat, application when conditions are right.
What's in a good Landscaping quote?
A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered (labour, materials, prep and clean-up), so you're comparing like for like. Check what each landscaper's quote covers before you choose.
Worth knowing: getting two or three quotes is the simplest way to land a fair price, and it costs you nothing.
- 01Itemised breakdown
Separate amounts for site prep, hardscape, drainage and softscape.
- 02Drainage specs
Subsoil drainage, ag-pipe or soakwells, with depths and lengths.
- 03Hardscape quantities
Square metres of paving and lineal metres of wall, materials named.
- 04Engineering certificates
Certification for retaining walls over 600mm and structural work.
- 05Deposit within legal caps
Within your state's limit and tied to milestones, not upfront.
- 06Site prep and disposal
Excavation, demolition and skip fees, listed not assumed.
Cheapest isn't always the best. Check these before you hire anybody.
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Experience near you
Jobs like yours, done locally
Credentials for the job
Licence, insurance and business details
A clear written quote
Itemised, so you can compare like-for-like
Hiring a landscaper in SA
What the law requires before and after you sign.
Landscapers need a licence in SA for some jobs.
Paving, fencing, retaining walls and pools need a licensed contractor.
- Licence
- Building work contractor's licence
- Categories
- Other specified building work
- Regulator
- Consumer and Business Services
- Written contractfrom$20,000
The contract must be in writing and signed by both of you. It must show the builder’s licence number and a fixed price.
Applies to landscaping jobs.
- Deposit capup to5%
Applies to contracts of $20,000 or more. After work starts, the builder can charge only for work already done.
Applies only to building work, such as paving or fencing, on contracts of $20,000 or more.
- Home warranty insurancefrom$20,000minimum cover $250,000
The builder needs it only when the work needs council approval. It must be in place before work starts.
Applies to landscaping jobs.
- Cooling-off period5 business dayson contracts over $20,000
Give the builder signed written notice. If they gave you no proper contract or insurance, you can cancel until the work is finished.
Applies to landscaping jobs.
Sources: Building Work Contractors Act 1995, sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Regulations 2026, cbs.sa.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
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Questions about landscaping in SA
Do landscapers need a licence in SA?
Landscapers need a licence in SA for some jobs.
Paving, fencing, retaining walls and pools need a licensed contractor.
The licence is the Building work contractor's licence.
How do I check a landscaper's licence in SA?
Ask the landscaper for their licence number, then look them up on the Consumer and Business Services public register.
Check a licenceWho regulates landscapers in SA?
Landscapers are regulated by Consumer and Business Services.
Are there exceptions to the licence rule for landscapers in SA?
Post and wire fencing needs no licence.
Planting, garden beds, turf and mulching need no builder’s licence.
Do I need a written contract with a landscaper in SA?
Landscaping jobs from $20,000 need a written contract.
The contract must be in writing and signed by both of you. It must show the builder’s licence number and a fixed price.
How much deposit can a landscaper ask for in SA?
A landscaper can ask for a deposit of up to 5%.
Applies to contracts of $20,000 or more. After work starts, the builder can charge only for work already done.
Applies only to building work, such as paving or fencing, on contracts of $20,000 or more.
Does a landscaper have to give me home warranty insurance in SA?
Landscaping jobs from $20,000 need home warranty insurance, with minimum cover of $250,000.
The builder needs it only when the work needs council approval. It must be in place before work starts.
Is there a cooling-off period for a contract with a landscaper in SA?
You have 5 business days to cool off on contracts over $20,000.
Give the builder signed written notice. If they gave you no proper contract or insurance, you can cancel until the work is finished.
Sources: Building Work Contractors Act 1995, sa.gov.au, cbs.sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Regulations 2026. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
Every region in SA
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