Landscaping in Atlanta: Your Questions Answered

Atlanta landscaping rates: $90-$170/hr. Always get 3 written quotes and verify GA licensing at Georgia SLB (sos.ga.gov). Sales tax on materials: 7-9%.

• humid-subtropical climate
• Moderate-high cost of living
• Peak: peak season
• Verify: Georgia SLB (sos.ga.gov)

Top Atlanta landscaping contractors hold an active GA license (verify at Georgia SLB (sos.ga.gov)), carry 4.5+ Google ratings with 50+ reviews, show proof of liability and workers' comp, and have 5+ years serving Atlanta.

• License: Georgia SLB (sos.ga.gov)
• Insurance proof required
• 5+ years local experience

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

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

Atlanta requires permits when work exceeds $2,500 or involves full system replacement. Your licensed contractor pulls the permit — if they ask you to pull it, that's a red flag.

• GA threshold: $2,500
• Tax: 7-9%

In Atlanta: (1) get 3 written quotes, (2) verify GA license at Georgia SLB (sos.ga.gov), (3) confirm insurance, (4) read recent local reviews, (5) never pay more than 30% upfront.

• License: Georgia SLB (sos.ga.gov)
• Max 30% deposit