{"id":8789,"date":"2026-04-14T14:38:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T18:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borsellolandscaping.com\/?p=8789"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:38:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T18:38:49","slug":"construction-material-prices-affecting-hardscaping-costs-in-delaware-and-pennsylvania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.borsellolandscaping.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/14\/construction-material-prices-affecting-hardscaping-costs-in-delaware-and-pennsylvania\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction Material Prices Affecting Hardscaping Costs in Delaware and Pennsylvania\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest drivers of project costs is the price of construction materials. While supply conditions have improved in some areas, pricing pressures continue across much of the industry. According to the National Association of Home Builders, building material prices rose approximately <\/span><b>3.5% year over year recently<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, continuing an upward trend in construction costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8791\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.borsellolandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-14-143612-640x442.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"442\" \/><br \/>\nSource<\/strong>:<\/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><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Producer Price Index data also shows that construction material inputs increased about <\/span><b>3.5% year over year,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with some categories rising more than 6% depending on the material.<br \/>\n<\/span><span><strong>Source<\/strong>:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.constructconnect.com\/construction-costs-on-the-rise-unpacking-the-ppi-price-surge\"><span>https:\/\/news.constructconnect.com\/construction-costs-on-the-rise-unpacking-the-ppi-price-surge<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More importantly, the long-term trend tells an even bigger story. Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, construction input prices have increased roughly <\/span><b>44.5% overall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, raising project cost expectations across the industry.<br \/>\n<\/span><span><strong>Source<\/strong>:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructiondive.com\/news\/construction-materials-costs-increase-gordian\/810419\"><span>https:\/\/www.constructiondive.com\/news\/construction-materials-costs-increase-gordian\/810419<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if material prices are no longer swinging as sharply as they did in earlier years, they are not expected to reset in 2026. Steel and aluminum remain elevated, electrical equipment prices continue to fluctuate, and contractors are still building escalation language into projects because tariff policy and supply-chain costs remain uncertain.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can affect important parts of a project, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steel and aluminum products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical equipment and components<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials exposed to tariff-related cost changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products that require stronger pricing contingencies or longer planning windows<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry forecasts suggest material costs will likely rise another<\/span><b> 2% to 4%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2026, meaning projects may gradually become more expensive over time even without the kind of shock pricing seen in prior years.<br \/>\n<\/span><span><strong>Source<\/strong>:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructiondive.com\/news\/5-construction-trends-2026\/808904\"><span>https:\/\/www.constructiondive.com\/news\/5-construction-trends-2026\/808904<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Prices Haven\u2019t Dropped Back Down<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some homeowners assume that once supply chains stabilized, construction prices would return to earlier levels. However, prices are not expected to fully reset in 2026. Industry forecasts suggest material costs will increase another <\/span><b>2% to 4%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this year, with steel and aluminum still elevated, some electrical equipment prices still swinging, and tariff uncertainty continuing to add volatility to project pricing.<br \/>\n<\/span><span><strong>Source<\/strong>:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructiondive.com\/news\/5-construction-trends-2026\/808904\"><span>https:\/\/www.constructiondive.com\/news\/5-construction-trends-2026\/808904<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Planning Projects Early Can Help<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because material prices are expected to continue trending upward gradually, timing can play an important role in project planning.<br \/>\n<\/span>Homeowners who begin planning their outdoor projects earlier often benefit from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Locking in material orders before additional price increases occur<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Securing installation schedules before peak seasonal demand<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Allowing time for thoughtful design and engineering decisions<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many cases, contractors can secure or allocate materials once projects are scheduled, which helps protect clients from future pricing shifts that might occur later in the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction material prices have changed significantly over the past several years, and those changes continue to shape the cost of landscaping and outdoor living projects today. While supply chains have improved and dramatic price spikes have slowed, the industry has entered a new cost baseline driven by global markets, manufacturing costs, and sustained demand for building materials.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For homeowners considering a patio, retaining wall, outdoor kitchen, or landscape renovation, understanding these trends can help explain why project quotes may look different than they did in the past.<br \/>\n<\/span><span>More importantly, it highlights the value of <\/span><b>planning projects earlier rather than waiting<\/b><span>, especially when experienced contractors can secure materials and schedule installations before future price increases occur.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Taking that proactive approach can make the difference between chasing rising costs\u2014or getting ahead of them while bringing your outdoor vision to life.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Labor Shortages Are Driving Installation Costs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Introduction<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another major factor influencing the cost and timeline of outdoor projects today is the availability of skilled labor. These are specialized trades that take time to develop, and across Pennsylvania, workforce shortages have become a major concern. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor &amp; Industry estimates the state could face a shortage of more than 300,000 skilled trade workers by 2030, a shortfall that threatens infrastructure and can lead to delayed construction projects<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Source<\/strong>:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palegis.us\/house\/co-sponsorship\/memo?memoID=48157&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.palegis.us\/house\/co-sponsorship\/memo?memoID=48157<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nAt the same time, major industries across Pennsylvania are competing for the same skilled workforce. As a result, experienced tradespeople have become one of the most limited resources in project delivery, contributing to labor shortages and stalled construction activity.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Labor Shortages Are Driving Installation Costs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor construction projects depend on skilled labor, and across the United States, the industry continues to face a significant workforce shortage. The Associated Builders and Contractors estimates the construction industry will need to attract approximately 439,000 additional workers in 2025 and nearly <\/span><b>499,000 in 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just to meet anticipated demand.<br \/>\n<\/span><span><strong>Source<\/strong>:<\/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>https:\/\/www.abc.org\/News-Media\/News-Releases\/abc-construction-industry-must-attract-439000-workers-in-2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, demand for skilled trades is rising rapidly. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, demand for carpenters and electricians increased dramatically, rising 360<\/span><b>% and 244%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, respectively, from January to August 2021.<br \/>\n<\/span><span><strong>Source<\/strong>:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pabuilders.org\/news\/addressing-a-labor-shortage-in-the-skilled-trades\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span>https:\/\/pabuilders.org\/news\/addressing-a-labor-shortage-in-the-skilled-trades\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competition for skilled construction workers has intensified in many markets. When experienced tradespeople are in short supply, wages tend to rise in tighter labor markets. Industry data shows that construction wages have increased in recent years, with average construction wages exceeding <\/span><b>$40 per hour in many states<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><span><strong>Source<\/strong>:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eyeonhousing.org\/2025\/06\/states-with-highest-and-fastest-rising-construction-wages-2025\"><span>https:\/\/eyeonhousing.org\/2025\/06\/states-with-highest-and-fastest-rising-construction-wages-2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These rising wages are an important part of maintaining a skilled workforce\u2014but they also contribute to higher installation costs for construction projects, including outdoor living spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For homeowners planning landscaping or hardscaping work, this creates two important realities:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled crews are more expensive than they were in previous years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-quality contractors are often booked months in advance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These labor dynamics directly affect landscaping timelines and pricing, particularly during peak seasons like <\/span><b>spring and early summer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, when many homeowners begin outdoor projects at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For homeowners planning an outdoor living project in Delaware or Eastern Pennsylvania, the construction labor shortage has two important implications.<br \/>\n<\/span>First, skilled installation crews command higher wages than they did in previous years, which contributes to higher project quotes. Second, reputable contractors with experienced teams are often scheduled well in advance\u2014especially during peak landscaping seasons.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The takeaway isn\u2019t that projects are becoming unattainable\u2014it\u2019s simply that <\/span><b>planning ahead has become more important than ever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>Starting the conversation earlier allows homeowners to secure a place on a contractor\u2019s schedule before seasonal demand spikes and timelines become tighter. It also gives contractors the ability to plan crews, coordinate materials, and design projects carefully.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By planning ahead and working with experienced design-build teams, homeowners can ensure their outdoor spaces are installed properly, built to last, and completed on a schedule that works for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>At\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.borsellolandscaping.com\/\">Borsello Landscaping<\/a><\/strong>, the goal is simple:\u00a0<b>build outdoor spaces that are designed correctly, built beautifully, and built to last.<br \/>\n<\/b><\/em><em>Starting the planning process early helps homeowners stay ahead of rising costs while ensuring their project is completed on schedule.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction One of the biggest drivers of project costs is the price of construction materials. 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