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$4,806 – $22,855
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How to choose a good landscaper in Garden Island
Garden Island 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 7 reviews. Of the 60 rated landscapers within 15 km of Garden Island, 17 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
- 4.73
- typical reviews
- 7
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 10+
Star rating
62% of landscapers here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 7 or fewer reviews
How does that compare to other suburbs?
| Suburb | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Island60 rated landscapers7 typical reviews | 4.73 | 60 | 7 |
| Torrens Island60 rated landscapers7 typical reviews | 4.73 | 60 | 7 |
| Osborne36 rated landscapers8 typical reviews | 4.73 | 36 | 8 |
| Taperoo35 rated landscapers8 typical reviews | 4.73 | 35 | 8 |
| Gillman73 rated landscapers8 typical reviews | 4.69 | 73 | 8 |
| Port Adelaide Bc60 rated landscapers7 typical reviews | 4.69 | 60 | 7 |
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 Garden Island. 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.
Salt Air Exposure
Garden Island is close enough to the coast for salt air to noticeably shorten the life of exterior finishes. Coastal-grade products are strongly recommended — standard options won't last as long here.
Cooler Months Give Better Results
Summers in Garden Island 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.
Moderate Water Hardness
Garden Island's water is moderately hard — limescale builds up on hot water elements and shower screens over time. An annual hot water system check helps catch issues early.
Best time of year for landscaping in Garden Island
Ideal months: October to April.
Based on typical local rainfall, temperature and humidity.
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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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.
- Licence
- Building work contractor's licence
- Categories
- Other specified building work
- Regulator
- Consumer and Business Services
Sources: Building Work Contractors Act 1995, sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Regulations 2026, cbs.sa.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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