Tampa Landscaping Pros · Landscaping, hardscaping, artificial turf, landscape design and hydroseeding for homes in Clearwater.
Tampa Landscaping Pros does landscaping for Clearwater homes. Clearwater is a Pinellas County city 17.8 miles from Tampa, with 116,811 people (Census estimate, July 1, 2024); Pinellas County has 965,870. The crew comes out and measures, and you get a written price before any work starts. Clearwater permits go through the City of Clearwater, and Tampa Landscaping Pros pulls the City permit when the job needs one. The prices below are national ranges, not Clearwater quotes.
Local rules
Clearwater permits, tree removal and watering limits
Clearwater building permits, including fences and tree removal, are applied for online through the city's Accela portal. Exempt jobs are reported to the Building Department (City of Clearwater, Permits and Inspections). The city lists fences, tree removal and sheds (except sheds under 100 square feet) among the jobs that need a permit. Before you sign with any Clearwater company, ask who applies for the permit and who talks to the city. Florida law also requires a call to Sunshine 811 at least 2 full business days before digging.
Tree removal in Clearwater
The City of Clearwater charges $15 to remove 1 to 5 trees, then $3 for each added tree (tree removal application checklist). A city arborist inspects the trees within 1 to 3 business days. An approved removal must be done within six months.
When trees come out for a construction project in Clearwater, they go through the Building Construction Permit (BCP) process instead. Florida law adds one exception for homes: a city may not require a permit, fee or replacement to prune or remove a tree when the owner has written proof from an ISA certified arborist or a Florida licensed landscape architect that the tree is an unacceptable risk.
Watering limits for Clearwater yards
Pinellas County is under the Southwest Florida Water Management District's one-day-a-week watering order (Modified Phase III). The order runs until March 31, 2027, and it applies to homes on private wells too. Ask which day and hours apply to your Clearwater address before a crew lays sod or plants beds.
Cost
Hardscaping, artificial turf and what jobs cost
Hardscaping in Clearwater, FL
A paver patio or walkway needs at least 4 inches of compacted base, and a residential paver driveway at least 6 inches, according to the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association. Weak soil or poor drainage calls for a thicker base. Florida's state soil, Myakka fine sand, is poorly or very poorly drained, with the water table less than 18 inches down for 1 to 4 months in most years (USDA NRCS; a statewide description, not a survey of any Clearwater lot). Ask for a written quote that lists the square footage, the material and the base depth. See how a paver patio, wall or walkway gets built.
Artificial turf in Clearwater, FL
Professionally installed artificial turf runs $15 to $19 per square foot nationally (This Old House, updated June 9, 2026). Some turf makers warrant their product only if a professional installs it. UF/IFAS reported turf surfaces at 174°F on the hottest summer days of a California study, while living grass stayed near 102°F. That is not a Florida measurement, but homeowners may end up watering turf to make it bearable, which cancels the water savings. If you live in an HOA, get its written approval for artificial turf before work starts. Read the full artificial turf guide before you choose.
Planting for hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. For hurricane season, UF/IFAS gives live oak, sand live oak, southern magnolia, gumbo limbo and flowering dogwood its highest wind-resistance rating. Water a tree planted in spring or summer 2 to 3 times a week, at 2 to 3 gallons per inch of trunk diameter, then weekly until it is established. Mulch a circle at least 8 feet wide and 3 inches deep, and keep it about 1 foot back from the trunk.
National price ranges to check a quote against
| Job | National range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Planting a tree | $100 to $2,000, depending on size | Bob Vila (2023) |
| Sod, material only | $0.31 to $0.82 per square foot | This Old House (2026) |
| Sprinkler system, quarter-acre lot | $1,679 to $3,541, average $2,540 | Bob Vila (2024) |
| Paver patio | $2,400 to $7,000, about $3,800 on average | This Old House (2026) |
| Xeriscaping | $5 to $20 per square foot | Bob Vila (2024) |
| French drain | About $5,000 on average, from $500 up to $18,000 | Bob Vila (2024) |
None of these is a Clearwater price. Use them to check the written price you are given; the FTC says a written estimate should list the work, the materials, the completion date and the price. See what each job costs for more.
Questions Clearwater homeowners ask
Can the crew look at my Clearwater yard before I get a price?
Yes. The crew comes out and measures first. The BBB notes that a company that quotes without seeing the yard cannot know what it needs.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Clearwater?
Clearwater lists tree removal among the jobs that need a permit. The fee is $15 for 1 to 5 trees and $3 for each added tree, and a city arborist inspects the trees within 1 to 3 business days.
Which Clearwater yard jobs need a permit?
Clearwater lists fences, tree removal and sheds (except sheds under 100 square feet) among the jobs that need a permit. Permits are applied for online through the city's Accela portal, and Tampa Landscaping Pros pulls the City permit when the job needs one.
How long is a Clearwater tree removal approval good for?
An approved Clearwater tree removal must be done within six months. Trees removed for a construction project go through the Building Construction Permit (BCP) process instead.
Does the one-day-a-week watering order cover Clearwater?
Yes. The Southwest Florida Water Management District order covers Pinellas County, runs until March 31, 2027 and applies to homes on private wells too. Ask which day and hours apply to your Clearwater address before new sod or plants go in.