How much should lawn mowing cost?
Answer a few questions to see a fair price range and what most people pay. Use it to check a quote before you book.
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See the lawn care pro price toolWhat affects the price of lawn mowing
- Yard size. Most pros price per visit based on the lot.
- Frequency. Regular weekly or biweekly service costs less per visit.
- Obstacles. Trees, beds, slopes and fences mean more trimming.
- Overgrowth. Tall grass may need two passes or a bagging fee.
The low end of the range is a newer lawn care pro at about $35 an hour. The high end is an experienced pro at about $65 an hour who travels to you. Many lawn care pros have a minimum charge of around $35. Prices are higher in big cities.
Common questions
Is bagging clippings included?
Usually not. Most pros mulch clippings and charge extra to bag and haul them.
Do lawn services charge in winter?
Some offer year-round plans with leaf cleanup and winter visits. Others pause service.
How much should I charge for lawn mowing?
Enter what your time is worth and your costs. You get a price list you can paste into a flyer, Facebook post or booking page.
Your price list
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Email us to get listed: hello@ruffquote.comHow the prices are worked out
Each price is your hourly rate times the typical time for that job, plus supplies and driving, plus your overhead and profit, rounded up to the nearest $5. Small jobs use a $35 minimum. If you work faster or slower than the times shown, adjust your hourly rate.
Before you post prices, check two or three local lawn care pros on Google or Facebook. If you're well below them, you can probably charge more.