I recently received a quote that seemed outrageous—nearly $2,000 for 8 cubic yards of mulch to be delivered and installed on both my front and back lawns. I mentioned that I don't actually need that much mulch, maybe closer to 2 cubic yards, but the company insists that I need more to effectively fight weeds. I'm beginning to feel like these landscaping companies are just taking advantage of clients since it's such a busy time of year. Is this quote reasonable, or should I be looking for a better deal?
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In my neck of the woods, mulch costs about $24 per yard, so for 8 yards, you're looking at around $250 just for the materials. Labor is where it gets pricier. Honestly, if you're up for it, doing it yourself saves a ton of cash, and you can sell any extra mulch you have instead of throwing it away!
Honestly, for a small job, that price seems kind of normal. Some places will charge a minimum just to unload a truck, which is often around $1,000. Unless you're willing to dive into DIY, it’s tough to avoid those labor costs.
That quote does sound high. Based on my experience, I've been getting mulch for about $40 per yard from a local source, and it can be a lot of work to spread it myself. But if you factor in the labor and delivery, I can see how it adds up. It really depends on the area you're in too!
Absolutely! I did it last summer and ended up using most of it. The stuff I didn't use, I sold on FB marketplace. Easy peasy!