{"id":8782,"date":"2026-04-14T14:25:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T18:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borsellolandscaping.com\/?p=8782"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:25:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T18:25:25","slug":"why-outdoor-projects-cost-more-today-than-they-did-just-a-few-years-ago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.borsellolandscaping.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/14\/why-outdoor-projects-cost-more-today-than-they-did-just-a-few-years-ago\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Outdoor Projects Cost More Today Than They Did Just a Few Years Ago"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Introduction<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been researching a patio, retaining wall, outdoor kitchen, or landscaping project recently, you may have noticed that pricing looks different than it did several years ago. Many homeowners understandably ask the same question: <\/span><i style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Why are outdoor projects more expensive today?<br \/>\n<\/i>Below are the key forces shaping landscaping and hardscaping projects in 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Construction Material Costs Remain Elevated<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Material costs are still higher than they were before 2020, even though supply chains have stabilized.<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction input prices have risen about <\/span><b>44.5% since 2020<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, lifting material costs across the industry.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructiondive.com\/news\/construction-materials-costs-increase-gordian\/810419\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.constructiondive.com\/news\/construction-materials-costs-increase-gordian\/810419<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building material prices increased <\/span><b>around 3.5% year over year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflecting continued cost pressures across residential construction..<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nahb.org\/blog\/2026\/01\/building-material-price-growth\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.nahb.org\/blog\/2026\/01\/building-material-price-growth<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These increases affect materials commonly used in landscaping projects, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pavers and stone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lumber and structural components<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor lighting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drainage systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardscape hardware<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Skilled Labor Shortages Are Increasing Installation Costs<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Outdoor construction projects require skilled trades such as masons, technicians, and carpenters. Demand for these workers continues to exceed supply.<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The construction industry needs an<\/span><b> estimated 439,000 additional workers in 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>499,000 in 2026 to meet projected demand.<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.org\/News-Media\/News-Releases\/abc-construction-industry-must-attract-439000-workers-in-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.abc.org\/News-Media\/News-Releases\/abc-construction-industry-must-attract-439000-workers-in-2025<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction wages now <\/span><b>exceed $40 per hour in many states,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with faster wage growth in some markets pointing to especially tight labor conditions.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eyeonhousing.org\/2025\/06\/states-with-highest-and-fastest-rising-construction-wages-2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/eyeonhousing.org\/2025\/06\/states-with-highest-and-fastest-rising-construction-wages-2025<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impacts for homeowners:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installation costs are higher than previous years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experienced contractors often book months in advance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Supply Chains and Global Markets Influence Pricing<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Even local construction projects are affected by global material supply chains.<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homebuilders imported about <\/span><b>$14 billion in construction materials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2024, including metals and other key inputs used in building projects.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/03\/03\/real-estate\/democrats-bill-aims-to-slash-home-prices-by-cutting-building-materials-tariffs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/03\/03\/real-estate\/democrats-bill-aims-to-slash-home-prices-by-cutting-building-materials-tariffs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Factors that influence pricing include:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tariffs on steel and aluminum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supply-chain uncertainty<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-border manufacturing exposure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production disruptions and limited component availability<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>These can affect:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aluminum and steel products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor lighting components<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom fabrication products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concrete planters and other imported site furnishings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dirt.asla.org\/2025\/03\/24\/tariff-threats-cause-uncertainty-for-landscape-architecture-product-manufacturers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/dirt.asla.org\/2025\/03\/24\/tariff-threats-cause-uncertainty-for-landscape-architecture-product-manufacturers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Demand for Outdoor Living Spaces Continues to Grow<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Homeowners continue investing heavily in outdoor living environments.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular projects include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patios and outdoor kitchens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fire features<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landscape redesigns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor lighting and entertainment spaces<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, commercial construction, infrastructure projects, and residential development all compete for the same workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redhammer.io\/blog\/u-s-construction-labor-trends---february-2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.redhammer.io\/blog\/u-s-construction-labor-trends&#8212;february-2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction demand remains strong in key sectors.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Manufacturing, infrastructure, data center, and other major projects continue competing for the same limited pool of skilled workers. As a result:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher demand for experienced contractors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longer scheduling timelines as labor shortages persist<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Planning Ahead Can Help Manage Costs<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these industry trends affect everyone, homeowners still have one key advantage: <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px;\">timing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning early allows homeowners to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lock in material pricing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure a contractor\u2019s schedule before peak season<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid spring and summer backlogs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend more time designing the right project<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.borsellolandscaping.com\/\">Borsello Landscaping<\/a><\/strong>, the goal is simple: <\/span><b>build outdoor spaces that are designed correctly, built beautifully, and built to last.<br \/>\n<\/b><em>Starting the planning process early helps homeowners stay ahead of rising costs while ensuring their project is completed on schedule.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction If you\u2019ve been researching a patio, retaining wall, outdoor kitchen, or landscaping project recently, you may have noticed that pricing looks different than it did several years ago. 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