Landscapers in
Redwood City, CA

In the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $23.10 an hour ($48,040 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $19.36–$37.38. About 12,270 people work in this occupation in the metro area. That is a lower share of local jobs than the national average (location quotient 0.84). These are what workers earn, not what landscapers charge: a contractor's hourly rate also covers insurance, licensing, vehicles, overhead and profit. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

The typical home in Redwood City was built in 1968, and 64% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $1,801,700. 43% of Redwood City's homes are single-family detached houses, the homes most likely to have their own yard to maintain. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

Redwood City is dry, with about 15 inches of precipitation a year, so drought-tolerant plants and efficient drip irrigation make a big difference to water use. The average temperature in Redwood City is 60°F; summer afternoons average 77°F and winter nights 44°F. It gets about 15 inches of precipitation a year. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Redwood City range from $50–$150 per visit for basic maintenance to $2,500–$12,000+ for comprehensive design and plantings. Hardscaping projects tend to be the most expensive.

Redwood City homeowners have access to a wide range of landscaping services including lawn installation and maintenance, tree and shrub planting, irrigation systems, hardscaping (patios, walkways, retaining walls), outdoor lighting, landscape design, and seasonal cleanup. Many contractors in Redwood City also offer specialized services like drainage solutions, sod installation, and xeriscaping.

Most basic landscaping in Redwood City doesn't require a permit, but projects involving retaining walls over a certain height, irrigation systems connected to city water, grading that affects drainage, or tree removal may require permits. Contact the Redwood City building department for permit requirements. Check with your local building department before starting any major landscaping project in Redwood City.

On Ratedeed, you can browse landscapers serving Redwood City who specialize in everything from lawn maintenance to complete outdoor transformations. Look for professionals experienced with Redwood City's local climate and soil conditions. Read reviews from other Redwood City homeowners, request free quotes, and ask for photos of completed projects in the area.

The best plants for Redwood City depend on your specific location, sun exposure, and soil type. Local nurseries and landscapers familiar with Redwood City's climate can recommend native and adapted species that thrive with minimal maintenance.