Landscaping in Medford: Your Questions Answered

Medford landscaping rates: $90-$170/hr. Always get 3 written quotes and verify OR licensing at Oregon CCB (oregon.gov/ccb). Sales tax on materials: 0%.

• Mediterranean climate
• Moderate cost of living
• Peak: Wildfire season
• Verify: Oregon CCB (oregon.gov/ccb)

Top Medford landscaping contractors hold an active OR license (verify at Oregon CCB (oregon.gov/ccb)), carry 4.5+ Google ratings with 50+ reviews, show proof of liability and workers' comp, and have 5+ years serving Medford.

• License: Oregon CCB (oregon.gov/ccb)
• Insurance proof required
• 5+ years local experience

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

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

Medford 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.

• OR threshold: $500
• Tax: 0%

In Medford: (1) get 3 written quotes, (2) verify OR license at Oregon CCB (oregon.gov/ccb), (3) confirm insurance, (4) read recent local reviews, (5) never pay more than 30% upfront.

• License: Oregon CCB (oregon.gov/ccb)
• Max 30% deposit