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How Much Does a Lawn Mowing Service Cost?

Do you love or loathe lawn care? The cost of lawn mowing services will differ depending on your circumstances, and it may require some planning.

How Much Does a Lawn Mowing Service Cost?
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Sarah MitchellHomesAce Editor · 2 min readSenior home improvement editor who has spent 15+ years helping homeowners plan smart, cost-effective renovations.

Some people enjoy doing their own lawn care maintenance. Others loathe it intensely or simply don't have the time. If you find yourself in the latter group, you would probably prefer hiring a professional lawn mowing service to help keep your grass neat and green. 

The cost of a lawn mowing service could be well worth it... if it means saving time from the drudgery of pushing a lawnmower around the yard, or the unpleasant worry of equipment breakdown, maintenance work and repair costs. 

Professional lawn care is even more serious for those who own a business or estate with an unusual amount of flat grassy terrain. Think golf course. If you're the owner of a pristine lawn, or just have a big area to take care of without the time to do it, you need a lawn mowing service of some kind or other.

There are many advantages to having a professional lawn mowing service do your regular lawn care chores for you. You won't have to buy a new lawnmower or pay for repairs, and you will save a lot of time as they trim back your bushes, cut your lawn, water your garden, eliminate weeds, apply fertilizer, and more.

What is the Cost of a Lawn Mowing Service?

Here's a useful price breakdown of what you can expect from a professional and clean service:

Lawn Mowing Labor Fees

Lawn mowing labor, on large enough jobs, requires a fair amount of planning, materials, and equipment. The area must be prepped, and protection measures for certain nearby assets must be taken. The more complex the grounds, the harder the work will be - especially if work cannot be done during normal business hours.

Given all this, the average hourly rate for most lawn mowing services will fall between $15.30 & $71.80 for an average service time of two hours. This estimate is based on an average lawn size of approximately 500 square feet.

Average Cost Per Square Foot

The average cost for a lawn mowing service will vary widely from region to region. 

The cost of a lawn mowing service breaks down based on the above estimate range to a "per foot cost" of between $0.03 and $0.14 per sq ft.

To receive a 100% free, no-obligation estimate from professional lawn mowing services in your area, enter your zip code in the space provided. 

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