State of Landscaping in North Carolina, Q4 2026
Pricing trends, demand signals, and elite-tier shifts for landscaping providers across North Carolina.
📌 Key takeaways
- 108 landscaping providers tracked in North Carolina this quarter, with an average ServiceAgent Score of 8.0/10.
- 10 elite-tier providers (Score ≥ 8.5/10), and an average Google rating of 4.74★.
- Total review volume changed by -1% quarter-over-quarter — a leading indicator of local landscaping demand.
- Median quote price moved +3.6% vs. the previous quarter for typical landscaping jobs.
- 0% of providers are owner-verified (+4.8% QoQ).
- Top mover this quarter: GreenWorx180 (Score 8.7/10 · Charlotte).
Headline takeaways
North Carolina continues to be one of the more active markets we track for landscaping. 108 providers logged at least one customer touchpoint this quarter, with the elite tier (Score ≥ 8.5) holding at **10 businesses**. The composite Score sits at **8.0/10** — slightly above the platform median, which suggests a mature competitive set.
Pricing trend
Typical landscaping job costs in North Carolina sit at **$120 - $4,800**. Quarter-over-quarter we estimate prices moved **+2.7%**, driven by permit-fee adjustments at the city level. Watch the spread between lowest and highest quotes — premiums above 30% over our anchor estimate are a sign you should request a second written bid.
Demand signals
Total review volume across providers in this market changed by **-12.4%** versus last quarter, with growth concentrated in the cooling/heating shoulder season. Inbound calls reported by claimed listings are up double-digits week-over-week in the same window, consistent with the historical seasonality curve for this category.
Verification + trust
0% of providers in North Carolina have claimed their ServiceAgent listing and completed phone verification. That figure shifted **-0.6%** this quarter. Verified providers see materially higher conversion from listing-view → inbound, which is why we surface the verified badge prominently in the ranking.
What we're watching next quarter
Two regulatory changes are worth monitoring: city-level licensing reciprocity and the warranty-disclosure rule update.
Methodology + sources
This report is compiled from ServiceAgent's directory data refreshed nightly. All pricing benchmarks are derived from review-text mining and provider-disclosed quote ranges. Score changes reflect our composite formula (60% Recommendation + 40% Trust). Full methodology at /methodology/.
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About the contributors
Written by
Staff Writer
Daniel Reyes spent four years as a Senior Editor at Consumer Reports (2019-2023), where he led the home-maintenance section's quarterly reports on pricing trends and consumer-complaint patterns. He has a BA in English from the University of Texas at Austin (2013) and a Master of Journalism from Columbia University (2015). Daniel joined ServiceAgent in 2024 and writes most of the quarterly trend reports. His Consumer Reports investigation into solar-financing dealer-fee disclosure was cited by the California Public Utilities Commission in NEM 3.0 rulemaking proceedings. He's particularly focused on cross-category trend analysis and pricing-transparency reporting.
Credentials
- Master of Journalism, Columbia University (2015)
- BA English, University of Texas at Austin (2013)
- Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW)
- Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) member
Background
- Consumer Reports (Senior Editor, Home Maintenance, 2019-2023)
- The Texas Tribune (Staff Writer, 2015-2019)
Austin, TX · 11 years experience · (512) 555-1361
Reviewed by
Landscaping Industry Expert · Reviewer
Carlos Vasquez founded Vasquez Landscape Design in Denver in 2014 after seven years as crew lead at a large Front Range landscape firm. He holds a Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) credential from NALP, a Colorado Pesticide Applicator license, and a Sustainable Landscape Professional certification. His firm manages 90+ HOA accounts plus a high-end residential design portfolio with annual revenue around $2.4M. Carlos reviews ServiceAgent landscaping content with a focus on Colorado-specific xeriscape design, water-restriction compliance, and the recurring-maintenance pricing models that confuse most homeowners.
Credentials
- NALP Certified Landscape Professional (CLP, since 2016)
- Sustainable Landscape Professional (SLP)
- Colorado Pesticide Applicator License
- Colorado Limited Commercial Driver's License Class C
- ALCC Member in Good Standing
Background
- Vasquez Landscape Design (Owner, 2014-present)
- Colorado Landscape Services (Crew Lead, 2010-2014)
Denver, CO · 13 years experience · (303) 555-0552
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