Yard Cleanup Cost in Denver 2026

What yard cleanup includes in Denver

A one-time spring or fall cleanup: leaf and debris removal, bed edging, pruning, weeding, mulch top-up and haul-away.

Typical time on site: half a day to 1 day. Local labor rate: $22/hour for an experienced landscaping pro.

What changes the price of yard cleanup in Denver

• Yard size
• Amount of overgrowth
• Haul-away volume
• Mulch and pruning included
• Crew size

A yard cleanup quote priced off statewide averages will be off by 10 to 20 percent for Denver, because the metro has its own labor pool, material delivery distances, and permit timelines.

Denver climate and demand for landscaping

High altitude with intense UV degrading roofing; severe hailstorms; snow loads moderate; freeze-thaw on foundations

Denver permits for yard cleanup

Building department: Denver Department of Community Planning and Development. https://www.denvergov.org/cpd

Typical permit cost: $200 - $3,000 residential. Inspection time: 7-20 business days; e-permits available for simple work. Denver rule: Denver is a Home Rule city with its own sales tax + building code. Denver requires city contractor license separate from state. Hailstorm market means roofing contractors face strict insurance fraud regulations.

Colorado sales tax and licensing for Landscaping

Colorado sales tax: 2.9% + local (~7.8% combined avg). Real property labor exempt. 70+ home-rule cities administer their own tax separately from state.

State license: No statewide GC license; municipal/county requirements apply (Denver, Boulder, Aurora, Colorado Springs), no statewide license, local registration required.

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