Burlington has a wide spread of commercial property: plazas along Fairview, Brant and Appleby Line, office and industrial parks off the QEW and 407, medical buildings near Joseph Brant, and a lot of condominium corporations from Aldershot to Alton. The needs differ, but the complaints we hear are the same: missed visits, beds full of weeds by July, and nobody checking the drainage swale until the parking lot floods. Here is what a reliable contract costs in Burlington.
What commercial maintenance costs in Burlington
| Property | Typical scope | Monthly, April to November (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Small plaza, office or bank branch | Under 0.5 acre of turf and beds | $700 - $1,500 |
| Mid-size site or low-rise condo | 0.5 to 2 acres, several bed areas | $1,500 - $4,000 |
| Large condo, campus or industrial park | Over 2 acres, multiple buildings | $4,000 and up, by quote |
The monthly fee includes weekly mowing, trimming and edging, blowing hard surfaces, bed weeding, litter pick on landscaped areas and a short visit report. Industrial sites with long boulevards and rough grass along rear lot lines cost less per acre than a condo with dozens of small beds, because the beds are hand work.
| Common extras | Typical 2026 price |
|---|---|
| Spring or fall cleanup | $600 - $2,500 per visit |
| Mulch, supplied and spread | $90 - $130 per cubic yard |
| Core aeration | $250 - $450 per acre |
| Seasonal flower beds and planters | By count, usually $1,000 - $5,000 a season |
| Hedge and shrub pruning | Included or $65 - $85 per crew hour |
Burlington rules that apply to a commercial site
- Grass height: Lot Maintenance By-law 049-2022 requires growth to be cut before it passes 20 cm on properties of 0.4 ha or less. Larger properties have a cut strip along the lot lines, which is how most industrial sites stay compliant without mowing the whole back field weekly.
- Boulevards: the owner maintains the boulevard in front of the property at their own cost, to the same limit.
- Snow: snow may not be pushed onto or across the road. Plaza plowing plans need a stockpile area that keeps sightlines, fire routes and catch basins clear.
- Pesticides: Ontario's cosmetic pesticide ban covers commercial turf and beds as well as homes, and any commercial application must be made by a licensed exterminator. We rely on mowing height, overseeding, mulch and hand weeding first.
Choosing a contractor
Ask every bidder for the same things so the quotes are comparable:
- A site map with each area, task and frequency marked.
- Proof of commercial liability insurance and WSIB clearance.
- The visit day and a contact who answers the phone.
- How extras are priced: cleanups, mulch, aeration, flowers and storm cleanup.
- Their winter record keeping, if they also do snow.
Many Burlington contracts follow the Landscape Ontario model: one annual price paid in monthly instalments, with increases tied to inflation. It keeps the budget flat and makes the scope easy to audit.
Snow records and the 60 day notice
Under Ontario's Occupiers' Liability Act, anyone injured on snow or ice must serve written notice on the occupier or the snow contractor within 60 days, with the date, time and location, before they can sue. The notice has to be passed along to other occupiers and contractors on the site. Timed visit logs, weather notes, salt quantities and photos are what make that notice answerable. We keep them for every commercial site we clear. Our Burlington snow removal page covers City sidewalk plowing and parking rules.
Who we work for in Burlington
Retail plazas, offices, medical and dental buildings, condominium corporations, churches and industrial units in Aldershot, downtown, the Fairview and Plains Road corridors, Appleby, Alton, Millcroft and the north Burlington business parks. Insurance certificates and WSIB clearance are sent before the first visit.
Winter too? See commercial snow removal in Burlington with plow, salt and seasonal prices.
Frequently asked questions
How much does commercial landscaping cost in Burlington?
About $700 to $1,500 a month for a small plaza or office and $1,500 to $4,000 for a mid-size site or condo, April to November, in 2026.
What should a commercial landscaping contract include?
A site map, the visit frequency and day, bed and turf standards, reporting, response times, how extras are priced and proof of insurance and WSIB.
Can commercial properties use weed killer in Burlington?
Ontario's cosmetic pesticide ban applies to commercial lawns and beds. Only permitted products can be used, and commercial application needs a licensed exterminator.
What is the grass height limit for Burlington businesses?
20 cm on properties of 0.4 ha or less under By-law 049-2022, with a cut strip along lot lines on larger properties.
What is the 60 day notice for slip and fall claims?
Since 2021, a person hurt on snow or ice must give written notice to the occupier or snow contractor within 60 days before suing, under the Occupiers' Liability Act.
Do you offer combined landscaping and snow contracts?
Yes. One annual price paid monthly can cover summer maintenance and winter snow clearing and salting.