Landscapers in
Wesley Chapel, FL

In the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $17.89 an hour ($37,210 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $14.83–$22.77. About 9,860 people work in this occupation in the metro area. 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 Wesley Chapel was built in 2006, and 4% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $403,700. 69% of Wesley Chapel'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.

Wesley Chapel gets about 54 inches of rain a year, so grading and drainage around the house matter as much as the planting. The average temperature in Wesley Chapel is 73°F; summer afternoons average 92°F and winter nights 51°F. It gets about 54 inches of precipitation a year. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Wesley Chapel 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.

Wesley Chapel 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 Wesley Chapel also offer specialized services like drainage solutions, sod installation, and xeriscaping.

Most basic landscaping in Wesley Chapel 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 Wesley Chapel building department for permit requirements. Check with your local building department before starting any major landscaping project in Wesley Chapel.

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

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