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Landscape Design — Full Garden Cost Estimate — 300 m²

300 m² 26 work items 5 sections Toronto, Canada

About This Project

Complete landscape design and construction estimate for a 500 m² garden. Covers topsoil preparation, lawn seeding or turfing, tree and shrub planting, perennial beds, irrigation system, garden lighting, decorative stone features, timber garden structures, and mulching. Based on professional landscaping standards.

Scope of Works

Site Clearance (4)Hardscaping (5)Soft Landscaping (8)Irrigation (5)Lighting & Features (4)

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Overview

iKey project metrics at a glance — total cost per m², labor and material shares, and estimated duration
Source: Text Query
C$44.18
Cost / m²
26.8%
Labor
40.9%
Materials
16 days
Est. Duration

Work Items

18 items iAdjust quantities or remove items, then recalculate. Click item name to jump to details.
Installation of sprinklers8pcsC$74.61

Project Context

iInput parameters, location adjustment factors, and detection confidence for this estimate
Source
General
300 m² · 18 items
SourceText Query
Work Items18 items · 5 Categories
CurrencyC$ CAD
LanguageEnglish
Date05 Apr 2026
Landscape Design — Full Garden 300 m² Toronto Canada
Cost / m²
C$44.18
300 m²
Est. Duration
1 months
16 days
Overhead
15%
C$2,438.08
Direct Costs
123%
C$16,253.89
Location
Toronto, Canada
Americas
×1.07
Estimate Overview
C$13,253.25
C$44.18 / m² · 1 months (16 days)
Labor 27% Materials 41% Equipment 11% Overhead 18% Profit 14%
Contingency (P80)
+8%
C$1,113.27
Budget (P80)
C$14,366.52
recommended
Resources
43
23 mat · 9 lab · 11 equ
Overhead + Profit
18% + 14%
C$4,307.28
Pricing Methodology
Data Source: DDC Pricing DB — English · 55,719 items · CWICR
City Adjustment
🏛 Toronto, Canada
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Detection Confidence
50%

Cost Breakdown

iHow the total cost is distributed: labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and profit margins
C$16,253.89Direct Cost
Labor (27%)C$3,557.86
Materials (41%)C$5,420.07
Equipment (11%)C$1,498.93
Overhead (18%)C$2,438.08
Profit (14%)C$1,869.20
Cost / m²
LaborC$11.86
MaterialsC$18.07
EquipmentC$4.00
OverheadC$8.13
ProfitC$6.23
Grand TotalC$44.18
Materials / Labor
1.52
Direct Cost %
122.6%
18 work items across 5 categories, 43 resources

Cost Flow

5iVisual flow of the total budget through work categories, showing proportional cost distribution
Total CostC$13,253.25Irrigation: C$5,602.28 (42.3%)Hardscaping: C$3,104.66 (23.4%)Site Clearance: C$7,344.01 (55.4%)Soft Landscaping: C$1,582.82 (11.9%)Lighting & Features: C$2,927.42 (22.1%)Irrigation42.3%Hardscaping23.4%Site Clearance55.4%Soft Landscaping11.9%Lighting & Features22.1%
  • Complete BOQ: 26 work items for Landscape Design — Full Garden
  • 7 work item(s) not found in pricing DB for language 'en'.

Categories

5iCost distribution by work category — earthwork, structure, facade, MEP, finishes, etc.
CategoryCostCost / m²Share
IrrigationC$5,602.28C$18.6742.3%
HardscapingC$3,104.66C$10.3523.4%
Site ClearanceC$7,344.01C$24.4855.4%
Soft LandscapingC$1,582.82C$5.2811.9%
Lighting & FeaturesC$2,927.42C$9.7622.1%

Top Items

DescriptionTotal
Installation of irrigation system branches made of 6 mm…C$4,737.58
Installation of a street light kit with autonomous powe…C$2,468.10
Finishing protruding wall corners with trims: softwoods…C$1,995.56
Shaping pruning of trees with a height of: more than 5 …C$898.42
Installation of clamps for chopped wallsC$735.25

What-If Scenarios

iExplore how changes in material, labor, or equipment costs affect the total project budget
Optimistic (-10%)
C$11,927.93
↓ C$1,325.32 savings
Labor -10% · Materials -10% · Equipment -10%
Base Estimate
C$13,253.25
Deterministic
Labor ×1.00 · Materials ×1.00 · Equipment ×1.00
Pessimistic (+15%)
C$15,241.24
↑ C$1,987.99 increase
Labor +15% · Materials +15% · Equipment +15%
Custom Scenario: Adjust cost components
Labor 0%
Materials 0%
Equipment 0%
Custom Scenario Total Cost
C$13,253.25

Project Schedule

≈1 monthsiProject timeline with critical path method (CPM), Gantt chart, and resource allocation
1
months
16
days
8
phases
6
Critical Path
12
Peak workers
160
Labor Hours
M1 Crew/Float Site Preparation Site Preparation: 8d, Crew 2, Float 0d 8d 2 / - Earthworks Earthworks: 8d, Crew 2, Float 0d 8d 2 / - Structural Framework Structural Framework: 8d, Crew 2, Float 6d 8d 2 / 6d MEP Rough-in MEP Rough-in: 8d, Crew 2, Float 6d 8d 2 / 6d Flooring Installation Flooring Installation: 8d, Crew 2, Float 0d 8d 2 / - MEP Finish Work MEP Finish Work: 8d, Crew 2, Float 0d 8d 2 / - Landscaping and Site … Landscaping and Site Work: 8d, Crew 2, Float 0d 8d 2 / - Testing and Commissio… Testing and Commissioning: 8d, Crew 2, Float 0d 8d 2 / - Workers 13K 50% (4d)
Site PreparationEarthworksStructural FrameworkMEP Rough-inFlooring InstallationMEP Finish WorkLandscaping and Site WorkTesting and CommissioningCumulative Cost
Labor Hours by Phase
MEP Finish Work
54 hours
Site Preparation
50 hours
Testing and Commissi
50 hours
Structural Framework
49 hours
Landscaping and Site
25 hours
Earthworks
16 hours
Flooring Installatio
12 hours
MEP Rough-in
4 hours

Monthly Cash Flow

1 monthsiMonthly cost distribution and cumulative S-curve showing how project spending builds over time
100%
M1
MonthdaysMonthly Cost%Cumulative%
M11–16C$13,253.25100.0%C$13,253.25100%

Daily Cash Flow

3 weeks
12%
D1
23%
D2
35%
D3
47%
D4
59%
D5
71%
D6
83%
D7
95%
D8
96%
D9
96%
D10
97%
D11
98%
D12
98%
D13
99%
D14
99%
D15
100%
D16
WeekdaysWeekly Cost%Cumulative%
W1D1–D7C$10,997.7283.0%C$10,997.7283%
W2D8–D14C$2,099.5515.8%C$13,097.2799%
W3D15–D16C$155.981.2%C$13,253.25100%

Line Items

18 itemsiDetailed work items grouped by category with quantities, unit prices, and resource breakdown
Site Clearance 2 items C$36.07
#CodeDescriptionQtyUnitUnit PriceTotal
1KAME_KARI_MEKAVO_KARI
Covering the ground with stumps removed by stump grinders on a tractor with a capacity of 79 kW (108 hp), stump diameter
3.0
3 pcs(Site Clearance)
pcsC$0.77C$2.93
C$2.31 +15% C$0.35 +10% C$0.27
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Stump grinders with tractor, power 79 kW (108 hp)0.04Machine hoursC$42.46C$1.78
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.04Machine hoursC$12.56C$0.53
2RIVO_KAME_KALINE_KAME
Unloading contaminated ballast from the train for waste disposal
10.0
10 m³(Site Clearance)
m3C$2.62C$33.14
C$26.20 +15% C$3.93 +10% C$3.01
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Broad gauge shunting locomotives, power 880 kW (1200 hp)0.03Machine hoursC$430.33C$13.77
Personnel: 2 man-hours/machine-hour0.03Machine hoursC$29.74C$0.95
Compositions for ballast spreaders, capacity up to 240 m30.03Machine hoursC$311.82C$9.98
Personnel: 3 man-hours/machine-hours0.03Machine hoursC$46.86C$1.50
Hardscaping 3 items C$3,104.66
#CodeDescriptionQtyUnitUnit PriceTotal
3NEVO_KAME_KAKAVO_KAME
Repairing garden paths: from limestone rubble with the addition of a 5 cm thick layer
20.0
20 m²(Hardscaping)
m2C$14.78C$373.85
C$295.53 +15% C$44.33 +10% C$33.99
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 14.80hrsC$18.68C$89.66
Water0.40m3C$38.57C$15.44
Natural sand for construction works, class II, medium0.20m3C$756.09C$151.18
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons1.00Machine hoursC$26.43C$26.43
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour1.00Machine hoursC$12.82C$12.82
4MEKA_KAME_KAKADX_KAMEInstallation of clamps for chopped walls12.0
12 m(Hardscaping)
mC$48.44C$735.25
C$581.23 +15% C$87.18 +10% C$66.84
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Average workload TO.KA14.04hrsC$32.49C$456.14
Electricity0.22kWhC$0.24C$0.05
Bolts with nuts and washers for construction17.52kgC$6.86C$120.21
Edged softwood board, natural moisture content, length RI-NE.SA m, width 100-250 mm, thickness 20-22 mm, grade II0.00m3C$477.19C$2.29
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons0.05Machine hoursC$34.97C$1.64
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.05Machine hoursC$19.41C$0.90
5MEKA_KAME_KANEKA_KANE
Finishing protruding wall corners with trims: softwoods on brick and concrete (unpainted)
30.0
30 m(Hardscaping)
mC$52.58C$1,995.56
C$1,577.51 +15% C$236.63 +10% C$181.41
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Average work load RI.DX27.90hrsC$23.76C$662.95
Edged softwood boards, natural moisture content, length RI-NE.SA m, width 100-250 mm, thickness 44-50 mm, grade III0.01m3C$101,355.75C$913.00
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons0.04Machine hoursC$25.96C$1.01
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.04Machine hoursC$14.32C$0.55
Soft Landscaping 5 items C$1,582.82
#CodeDescriptionQtyUnitUnit PriceTotal
6PULI_KAME_MEMELI_KAME
Pruning and thinning of single deciduous shrubs with a diameter of: up to 1 m
25.0
25 pcs(Soft Landscaping)
pcsC$1.06C$33.66
C$26.61 +15% C$3.99 +10% C$3.06
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 10.99hrsC$26.88C$26.61
7PULI_KAME_MEKALI_KARIShaping pruning of trees with a height of: more than 5 m3.0
3 pcs(Soft Landscaping)
pcsC$236.74C$898.42
C$710.22 +15% C$106.53 +10% C$81.67
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 18.82hrsC$25.07C$221.12
Auto hydraulic lifts, lifting height 22 m8.55Machine hoursC$45.82C$391.76
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour8.55Machine hoursC$11.38C$97.34
8PULI_KAME_KASAPU_KARI
Planting flowers in flower beds, borders, and vases: perennials and rhizomes
40.0
40 m²(Soft Landscaping)
piecesC$0.50C$25.16
C$19.89 +15% C$2.98 +10% C$2.29
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 10.68hrsC$28.80C$19.58
Water0.01m3C$1.95C$0.02
Watering machines, tank capacity 6 m30.00Machine hoursC$57.47C$0.23
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.00Machine hoursC$14.22C$0.06
9PULI_KAME_KATOME_MEVO
Preparing standard planting sites for a double-row hedge by hand: with the addition of up to 50% vegetable soil
15.0
15 m(Soft Landscaping)
mC$32.88C$623.91
C$493.21 +15% C$73.98 +10% C$56.72
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 116.23hrsC$21.86C$354.84
Topsoil2.62m3C$52.71C$138.37
10PULI_KAME_KASAPU_KAPU
Planting flowers in flower beds, borders, and vases: annual potted plants
5.0
5 m³(Soft Landscaping)
piecesC$0.26C$1.67
C$1.31 +15% C$0.20 +10% C$0.15
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 10.04hrsC$28.90C$1.30
Watering machines, tank capacity 6 m30.00Machine hoursC$31.24C$0.01
Irrigation 5 items C$5,602.28
#CodeDescriptionQtyUnitUnit PriceTotal
11RIKA_KANE_KAMEPU_KARI
Connection of pipelines to the irrigation system of the heat and mass transfer unit with a capacity of: up to 31,500 m3/
1.0
1 pcs(Irrigation)
pcsC$82.25C$104.05
C$82.25 +15% C$12.34 +10% C$9.46
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 12.52hrsC$26.73C$67.37
Welding electrodes for welding low-alloy and carbon steels UONI 13/45, E42A, diameter 4-5 mm0.40kgC$6.10C$2.44
Bolts with nuts and washers for construction1.20kgC$8.56C$10.27
Rubber gaskets (pressed technical plate)0.04kgC$9.51C$0.37
MA-0115 oil paint, mummy, iron minium0.01kgC$5.12C$0.05
Manual and lever winches with a pulling force of TOME.TODX kN (TO.RI t)0.63Machine hoursC$0.14C$0.09
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons0.03Machine hoursC$25.57C$0.77
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.03Machine hoursC$14.18C$0.43
Welding machines for manual arc welding, welding current up to 350 A0.32Machine hoursC$1.42C$0.46
12PULI_KAME_KALISA_KASAInstallation of sprinklers8.0
8 pcs(Irrigation)
pcsC$7.37C$74.61
C$58.98 +15% C$8.85 +10% C$6.78
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 11.89hrsC$26.88C$50.79
Water0.77m3C$1.82C$1.40
Plastic spray nozzles, diameter 28 mm0.011000 pcsC$848.63C$6.79
13PULI_KAME_KALISA_KANE
Installation of irrigation system branches made of 6 mm diameter polyethylene pipes
40.0
40 m(Irrigation)
mC$93.63C$4,737.58
C$3,745.12 +15% C$561.77 +10% C$430.69
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 11.74hrsC$24.26C$42.31
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons0.22Machine hoursC$25.67C$5.75
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.22Machine hoursC$13.32C$2.99
Installation of irrigation system branches made of 6 mm diameter polyethylene pi40.00mC$92.35C$3,694.07
14KAVO_KARI_PUMEKA_KARImPolyethylene pipe on floor base, diameter: up to 50 mm80.0
80 m(Irrigation)
mC$4.69C$474.23
C$374.89 +15% C$56.23 +10% C$43.11
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 112.22hrsC$26.11C$319.13
Electricity0.10kWhC$0.30C$0.03
Ready-mixed masonry mortar, cement, M2000.02m3C$220.93C$3.54
Adhesive, brand BMK-5k0.32kgC$10.39C$3.32
Insulating bushings, dimensions 65x50x18 mm0.021000 pcsC$206.57C$4.96
Plugs0.8010 pcsC$0.41C$0.33
P-shaped profile, thickness RI.SA mm, length 3000 mm0.40pcsC$81.59C$32.63
Mobile cranes, lifting capacity 16 t0.09Machine hoursC$65.75C$5.78
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.09Machine hoursC$19.04C$1.67
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons0.09Machine hoursC$25.53C$2.25
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.09Machine hoursC$14.17C$1.24
15MENE_KALI_KAKATO_KASA
Connection to existing internal heating and water supply pipe networks with a diameter of: 40 mm
1.0
1 pcs(Irrigation)
pcsC$167.44C$211.81
C$167.44 +15% C$25.12 +10% C$19.26
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 14.46hrsC$28.72C$128.09
Acetylene gas, technical grade0.01m3C$150.07C$1.53
Technical gaseous oxygen0.04m3C$40.06C$1.58
Welding electrodes for welding low-alloy and carbon steels UONI 13/45, E42A, diameter 4-5 mm0.15kgC$37.11C$5.59
Galvanized welded steel pipes for water and gas supply with threaded connection, standard, nominal diameter 40 mm, wall thickness TO.SA mm0.40mC$73.66C$29.49
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons0.01Machine hoursC$26.21C$0.27
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.01Machine hoursC$14.79C$0.15
Gas welding and cutting equipment0.49Machine hoursC$0.22C$0.11
Welding machines for manual arc welding, welding current up to 350 A0.43Machine hoursC$1.46C$0.63
Lighting & Features 3 items C$2,927.42
#CodeDescriptionQtyUnitUnit PriceTotal
16KAVO_KARI_TOVOTO_KARIm
Installation of a street light kit with autonomous power supply (250 W solar panel): without anti-vandal fencing
8.0
8 pcs(Lighting & Features)
setC$243.88C$2,468.10
C$1,951.07 +15% C$292.66 +10% C$224.37
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
2nd grade worker0.40hrsC$18.10C$7.24
Grade 3 worker12.80hrsC$19.76C$252.97
Grade 4 worker12.88hrsC$22.26C$286.71
Galvanized steel round washers, hole diameter M8-100.48kgC$7.71C$3.70
Galvanized steel washers, round, hole diameter M12-140.40kgC$7.59C$3.03
Mobile cranes, lifting capacity 16 t12.48Machine hoursC$54.80C$683.95
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour12.48Machine hoursC$15.86C$197.96
Auto hydraulic lifts, lifting height 18 m12.24Machine hoursC$28.11C$344.07
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour12.24Machine hoursC$13.57C$166.15
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons0.16Machine hoursC$21.28C$3.40
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.16Machine hoursC$11.81C$1.89
17PULI_KAME_KAKADX_KARI
Planting trees and shrubs with a root ball of size: 0.3x0.3 m
3.0
3 pcs(Lighting & Features)
pcsC$109.25C$414.59
C$327.73 +15% C$49.16 +10% C$37.69
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 11.85hrsC$26.34C$48.67
Water0.32m3C$845.88C$273.41
Watering machines, tank capacity 6 m30.08Machine hoursC$58.49C$4.56
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.08Machine hoursC$13.97C$1.09
18KAVO_KATO_SADXME_MEKAmPlug socket: semi-sealed and sealed2.0
2 pcs(Lighting & Features)
pcsC$17.68C$44.73
C$35.36 +15% C$5.30 +10% C$4.07
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 11.22hrsC$28.01C$34.10
Bolts with nuts and washers for construction0.05kgC$8.68C$0.47
Hot-rolled steel strip, steel grades St3sp, St3ps, dimensions 50x5 mm0.00tC$2,524.77C$0.51
Mobile cranes, lifting capacity 16 t0.00Machine hoursC$67.87C$0.11
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.00Machine hoursC$19.38C$0.03
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons0.00Machine hoursC$26.36C$0.04
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.00Machine hoursC$14.42C$0.02
Welding machines for manual arc welding, welding current up to 350 A0.06Machine hoursC$1.47C$0.09
Cost Summary
Direct Cost123%C$16,253.89
Overhead+15%C$2,438.08
Profit+10%C$1,869.20
Grand TotalC$13,253.25

Resource Summary

43 resourcesiAggregated materials, labor, and equipment needed for the entire project
Materials to Order (23)
ResourceUnitQtyUnit PriceCost
Installation of irrigation system branches made of 6 mm diameter polyem40.00C$92.35C$3,694.07
Edged softwood boards, natural moisture content, length RI-NE.SA m, wim30.01C$101,444.44C$913.00
Waterm31.50C$193.54C$290.27
Natural sand for construction works, class II, mediumm30.20C$755.90C$151.18
Topsoilm32.62C$52.71C$138.37
Bolts with nuts and washers for constructionkg18.77C$6.97C$130.95
P-shaped profile, thickness RI.SA mm, length 3000 mmpcs0.40C$81.58C$32.63
Galvanized welded steel pipes for water and gas supply with threaded cm0.40C$73.72C$29.49
Welding electrodes for welding low-alloy and carbon steels UONI 13/45,kg0.55C$14.60C$8.03
Plastic spray nozzles, diameter 28 mm1000 pcs0.01C$848.75C$6.79
Insulating bushings, dimensions 65x50x18 mm1000 pcs0.02C$206.67C$4.96
Galvanized steel round washers, hole diameter M8-10kg0.48C$7.71C$3.70
Ready-mixed masonry mortar, cement, M200m30.02C$221.25C$3.54
Adhesive, brand BMK-5kkg0.32C$10.38C$3.32
Galvanized steel washers, round, hole diameter M12-14kg0.40C$7.58C$3.03
Edged softwood board, natural moisture content, length RI-NE.SA m, widm30.00C$477.08C$2.29
Technical gaseous oxygenm30.04C$39.50C$1.58
Acetylene gas, technical gradem30.01C$153.00C$1.53
Hot-rolled steel strip, steel grades St3sp, St3ps, dimensions 50x5 mmt0.00C$2,550.00C$0.51
Rubber gaskets (pressed technical plate)kg0.04C$9.49C$0.37
Plugs10 pcs0.80C$0.41C$0.33
ElectricitykWh0.32C$0.25C$0.08
MA-0115 oil paint, mummy, iron miniumkg0.01C$5.56C$0.05
Grand TotalC$5,420.07
Labor Requirements (9)
ResourceUnitQtyUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 1hrs57.47C$24.42C$1,403.57
Average work load RI.DXhrs27.90C$23.76C$662.95
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hourMachine hours35.08C$13.85C$485.82
Average workload TO.KAhrs14.04C$32.49C$456.14
Grade 4 workerhrs12.88C$22.26C$286.71
Grade 3 workerhrs12.80C$19.76C$252.97
2nd grade workerhrs0.40C$18.10C$7.24
Personnel: 3 man-hours/machine-hoursMachine hours0.03C$46.88C$1.50
Personnel: 2 man-hours/machine-hourMachine hours0.03C$29.69C$0.95
Grand TotalC$3,557.85
Equipment Requirements (11)
ResourceUnitQtyUnit PriceCost
Mobile cranes, lifting capacity 16 tMachine hours12.57C$54.88C$689.84
Auto hydraulic lifts, lifting height 22 mMachine hours8.55C$45.82C$391.76
Auto hydraulic lifts, lifting height 18 mMachine hours12.24C$28.11C$344.07
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tonsMachine hours1.60C$25.98C$41.56
Broad gauge shunting locomotives, power 880 kW (1200 hp)Machine hours0.03C$430.31C$13.77
Compositions for ballast spreaders, capacity up to 240 m3Machine hours0.03C$311.88C$9.98
Watering machines, tank capacity 6 m3Machine hours0.08C$58.32C$4.80
Stump grinders with tractor, power 79 kW (108 hp)Machine hours0.04C$42.38C$1.78
Welding machines for manual arc welding, welding current up to 350 AMachine hours0.81C$1.46C$1.18
Gas welding and cutting equipmentMachine hours0.49C$0.22C$0.11
Manual and lever winches with a pulling force of TOME.TODX kN (TO.RI tMachine hours0.63C$0.14C$0.09
Grand TotalC$1,498.94

Material Alternatives

iAlternative materials with approximate price difference. Percentages show material cost change relative to the current specification.
Installation of irrigation system branches made of 6 mmC$3,694.07
Copper pipe+120%PEX pipe-15%Stainless steel+200%
Finishing protruding wall corners with trims: softwoodsC$913.00
High-strength concrete+20%Lightweight concrete+15%Recycled aggregate-10%
Polyethylene pipe on floor base, diameter: up to 50 mmC$44.81
Copper pipe+120%PEX pipe-15%Stainless steel+200%
Connection to existing internal heating and water supplC$38.19
Copper pipe+120%PEX pipe-15%Stainless steel+200%
Connection of pipelines to the irrigation system of theC$13.13
Copper pipe+120%PEX pipe-15%Stainless steel+200%

Risk Analysis

Monte Carlo · 10KiMonte Carlo simulation (10,000 iterations) showing completion probability at different confidence levels
18days
P50
50% probability the project finishes within this timeframe. Median scenario based on Monte Carlo simulation.
20days
P80
80% probability — recommended planning basis. Accounts for common delays and uncertainties.
21days
P95
95% probability — conservative estimate. Covers nearly all risk scenarios including severe delays.
+4days
Buffer
Recommended time buffer to add to the deterministic schedule. Covers typical construction uncertainties.
Base Cost (P50)
C$13,253.25
Budget (P80)
C$14,227.36
Maximum (P95)
C$15,160.89
Contingency
+7.3%
Recommended cost reserve based on schedule risk analysis — C$974.11
Recommended Budget: C$14,227.36
Deterministic 16 days
P50 18 days
P80 20 days
P95 21 days
P50 P80 P95
Based on Monte Carlo simulation with 10,000 iterations using PERT distribution for each phase duration.
Peak: 12
161 man-hours
6 crit. phases

Cost Risk Analysis

Monte Carlo · 10,000 iterations

Monte Carlo simulation of construction cost uncertainty

Cost Percentiles

C$25,457.06
P10
C$25,849.50
P25
C$26,326.82
P50
C$26,943.15
P80
C$27,261.68
P90

Cumulative Probability (S-Curve)

+2.3%
Recommended Contingency (P80 − P50)
Reserve to cover likely cost overruns with 80% confidence — C$616.33

Top Risk Drivers

CategoryWork ItemRisk Share
Site ClearanceRough leveling by divers of stone beds underwater
60.6%
IrrigationInstallation of irrigation system branches made of
25.3%
Lighting & FeaturesInstallation of a street light kit with autonomous
6.9%
HardscapingFinishing protruding wall corners with trims: soft
4.5%
Soft LandscapingShaping pruning of trees with a height of: more th
0.9%
HardscapingInstallation of clamps for chopped walls
0.6%
Soft LandscapingPreparing standard planting sites for a double-row
0.4%
IrrigationPolyethylene pipe on floor base, diameter: up to 5
0.3%

Sensitivity Analysis

±10%iImpact of ±10% change in each cost component on the total project cost

This tornado chart shows how a ±10% change in each cost category affects the total estimate. The wider the bar, the greater the cost impact — helping identify which cost drivers carry the most risk and where tighter cost control may be needed.

Decrease ← → IncreaseImpact
Materials41% of total
±C$542.01±4.1%
Labor27% of total
±C$355.79±2.7%
Overhead18% of total
±C$243.81±1.8%
Profit14% of total
±C$186.92±1.4%
Equipment11% of total
±C$149.89±1.1%

Cost Summary

iFinal cost breakdown with direct costs, overhead, profit, and grand total
LaborC$3,557.8627%
MaterialsC$5,420.0741%
EquipmentC$1,498.9311%
Direct CostC$16,253.89
OverheadC$2,438.0818%
ProfitC$1,869.2014%
Grand TotalC$13,253.25100%
EUR equivalent€8.267,78
USD equivalent$9,528.62
GBP equivalent£7,213.89

Estimate Classification

AACE 18R-97

AACE International Recommended Practice 18R-97

3
ClassClass 3
Typical PurposeBudget Authorization
Expected Accuracy Range: -20% / +30%
Project Definition Level: 10–40%

Cost Benchmark

Office · North America

Comparison of estimated cost/m² against market reference ranges

Low
1,800
▲ Typical
2,500
High
3,800
▼ Your Estimate
44 EUR/m²
Significantly below range · 0.02x ratio to typical

Methodology & Assumptions

iCalculation methodology, data sources, and key assumptions underlying this estimate
Data SourceDDC Pricing DB — English
Confidence Level50%
Overhead Rate15%
Profit Rate10%
Items Matched18
Assumptions
  • Costs adjusted by location-specific labor, material, and equipment factors
  • Exchange rates are offline reference rates and may differ from market rates
  • All amounts exclude VAT / sales tax
  • This estimate is for preliminary budgeting only — not a binding quotation
Included in Estimate
  • All labor, materials, and equipment per defined scope
  • Overhead and profit margins as specified
  • Location-adjusted pricing factors applied
Excluded from Estimate
  • VAT / sales tax
  • Permits, licenses, and legal fees
  • Temporary works and site facilities
  • Design and engineering fees
Prices current as of 2026-03-16 · No cost escalation or inflation adjustment applied

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Landscape Design — Full Garden cost?
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What work items are included in this estimate?
This BOQ includes 26 work items covering Site Clearance, Hardscaping, Soft Landscaping, Irrigation, Lighting & Features. Each item is matched to unit rates from our verified pricing database spanning 9 languages and 36 locations worldwide.
How long does Landscape Design — Full Garden take?
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