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Landscapers in Ames, IA
24 local landscapers serving Ames and the surrounding area. Ames is a smaller city where most pros also serve nearby towns. See typical Iowa costs and a free DIY-or-hire breakdown before you reach out. We never sell your info and never take kickbacks.
Population
~65,060
Pros within 35 mi
24
Nearest listed
1 mi
Typical sod installation cost in Iowa: hiring runs $900–$3,700, DIY about $400–$1,300. Calibrate it to Ames before you call.
Landscapers near Ames
Precision Lawn & Pest Solutions
Landscaping · Ames, Iowa · 1 mi
Aptive Pest Control
Landscaping · Ankeny, Iowa · 22 mi
MasterGrass Landscape & Lawn Care
Landscaping · Hubbard, Iowa · 26 mi
Kaldenberg's PBS Landscaping & Lawn Care
Landscaping · Johnston, Iowa · 25 mi
American Lawn Care Inc.
Landscaping · Des Moines, Iowa · 27 mi
High N Tight Lawn and Landscaping
Landscaping · Des Moines, Iowa · 28 mi
All American Turf Beauty
Landscaping · Urbandale, Iowa · 29 mi
Permits & rules in Iowa
Permit rules for sod installation vary by city and county in Iowa. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Iowa guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Iowa sod installation costs are calibrated from the national average using Iowa's regional price parity (0.90) and local labor index (0.93).
See Iowa permit details →Landscapers in Ames: common questions
How much does it cost to hire a landscaper in Ames, Iowa?
In Iowa, sod installation typically runs $900 to $3,700 when you hire a pro, and about $400 to $1,300 if you do it yourself. Ames prices track the Iowa range, with larger metros toward the high end. Size it to your own home with our free calculator.
Do I need a permit for sod installation in Iowa?
Permit rules for sod installation vary by city and county in Iowa. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Iowa guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Always confirm with the Ames or Iowa building department before work begins.
Should I DIY or hire a landscaper in Ames?
Sod installation is rated moderate for a DIYer. Doing it yourself can save the gap between $400 to $1,300 and $900 to $3,700, but landscapers bring tools, permits, and a warranty. For a large or time-sensitive job, a local pro in Ames is usually the safer call. Our free DIY-or-hire calculator walks through it.
How many landscapers serve Ames?
We currently list 24 landscapers within about 35 miles of Ames, the nearest about 1 miles out. We never sell your information and never take kickbacks.