Residential lawn care
Weekly, every-other-week or one-time lawn care for homes.
Cost & estimates
What does lawn care cost? How our estimates work
Two lawns on the same street can be very different jobs. Here’s what actually shapes the cost of lawn care, what’s included on a mowing visit, and how to get an accurate estimate.
Why we quote each property
The cost of lawn care depends on the size of the grounds and how much you want done. A small, flat front yard that only needs mowing is a very different job from a large lot with slopes, beds and hedges. Rather than publish a one-size price that fits nobody, we learn about your property and give you an estimate for it. Estimates are free and there’s no obligation.
What shapes the cost
Six things that change a lawn care estimate
Lawn size
The mowable turf area — not the whole lot. Driveways, the house, beds and patios don’t count. A measured square footage makes an estimate much more accurate.
How often
Weekly, every other week, or one-time. Grass cut less often is taller and thicker at each visit, so each visit takes longer.
Slopes and terrain
Hillside and sloped yards — common around Chattanooga’s ridges — take more time and the right equipment. Very steep areas are reviewed in person.
Access
Gates, fences, narrow side yards and backyards the mower can only reach one way all add time. Tell us about gate codes and pets.
Trimming detail
Lots of trees, beds, fences and obstacles mean more string trimming and edging around them on every visit.
Starting condition
An overgrown lawn needs a heavier first cut before it can go on a regular schedule, so it’s priced after we see it.
For business properties, scope matters too — service days, access windows, paperwork such as a certificate of insurance, invoicing, and multiple sites. See commercial lawn care.
Included vs. add-on
What’s included on a mowing visit — and what’s extra
Included on every recurring mowing visit
- Mowing at a height suited to your grass
- String trimming around trees, fences, posts and beds
- Edging along drives, walks and bed lines
- Blow-off cleanup of clippings from hard surfaces and beds
Separate services you can add
- Hedge & shrub trimming, with clippings removed
- Bed maintenance — weeding, pruning and tidying
- Leaf & seasonal cleanup — leaves removed or mulched
- A heavier first cut for an overgrown lawn
Add them to a mowing plan or book them on their own.
Fertilization and weed-control treatments are separate from mowing and maintenance. Compare the work included in each quote; our lawn care guide explains the difference and links to Tennessee’s requirements for pesticide services.
How to get an accurate estimate
Include these in your estimate request and there will be fewer surprises on either side:
- The property address, so we can confirm it’s on a route
- Your lawn’s size, if you’ve measured it
- Any slopes, and whether the back yard is fenced or gated
- How often you’d like mowing, and whether you want hedges, beds or leaves handled
- Anything hidden in the grass — low sprinkler heads, lighting, pet areas
- HOA or property-manager requirements, if any
Comparing lawn care quotes
Whoever you hire, ask the same questions so the quotes are comparable:
- Is trimming, edging and blow-off included on every visit, or extra?
- Is the price per visit or per month, and how many visits does the season include?
- What happens when rain pushes back a visit?
- Are hedges, beds and leaves included or quoted separately?
- For businesses: can the company provide a certificate of insurance?
- If pesticide treatments are offered: does the company hold the applicable state charter and license?
Questions
Cost and estimate FAQs
Are estimates free?
Yes. Tell us about your property through the estimate form or call 423-475-1731, and we’ll follow up to talk it through.
Can I book a one-time or occasional cut?
Yes — along with regular weekly and every-other-week service, we offer appointment-based cutting. It’s a good fit before an event, after a vacation, or when you’re getting a house ready to sell.
How often will you mow?
A typical season here starts with a cut in February and another in early March, then weekly mowing from mid-March through October, with cuts spacing out in November as growth slows. Every-other-week schedules and appointment-based cuts are also available — your plan is built around your lawn and your budget.
Do you work on business and commercial properties?
Yes. We handle grounds upkeep for business properties as well as homes. If your site has particular requirements — service days, access, paperwork or insurance documentation — include them in your request so we can confirm the details before any work begins. See commercial lawn care.
Keep exploring
Related services and guides
Recurring mowing & edging
Mowing, string trimming, edging and blow-off cleanup on every visit.
Commercial lawn care
Scheduled grounds upkeep for business properties.
Hedge & shrub trimming
Shaped hedges and shrubs kept clear of walks, windows and drives.
Leaf & seasonal cleanup
Fall leaf removal or mulching, and clearing beds and trimmings.
Chattanooga lawn care guide
Grass types, the one-third mowing rule and a season-by-season plan.
Free estimates
Let’s look at your property
Tell us about your lawn and what you’d like done. We’ll follow up to talk it through and prepare a free estimate.