Best Landscaping in Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins landscaping rates: $120-$200/hr. Always get 3 written quotes and verify CO licensing at Colorado DORA (dora.colorado.gov). Sales tax on materials: 7.5%.

• semi-arid climate
• Moderate-High cost of living
• Peak: peak season
• Verify: Colorado DORA (dora.colorado.gov)

Top Fort Collins landscaping contractors hold an active CO license (verify at Colorado DORA (dora.colorado.gov)), carry 4.5+ Google ratings with 50+ reviews, show proof of liability and workers' comp, and have 5+ years serving Fort Collins.

• License: Colorado DORA (dora.colorado.gov)
• Insurance proof required
• 5+ years local experience

Standard landscaping in Fort Collins takes 1-3 days; emergency response runs 2-4 hours. During peak season expect 1-2 extra weeks. Fort Collins permits clear in 3-7 business days.

• peak season extends scheduling
• Permits: 3-7 days

Fort Collins requires permits when work exceeds $500 or involves full system replacement. Your licensed contractor pulls the permit — if they ask you to pull it, that's a red flag.

• CO threshold: $500
• Tax: 7.5%

In Fort Collins: (1) get 3 written quotes, (2) verify CO license at Colorado DORA (dora.colorado.gov), (3) confirm insurance, (4) read recent local reviews, (5) never pay more than 30% upfront.

• License: Colorado DORA (dora.colorado.gov)
• Max 30% deposit