Lawn Care Quote Template: A lawn care quote template helps you sell recurring mowing, edging, fertilization, seasonal cleanup, and add-on services with clear per-visit pricing — so a one-time cut becomes a season-long contract.
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Sample Lawn Care Quote Line Items
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly mowing | Mow front and back lawn | $55/visit |
| Edging and trimming | Edges, fence lines, and walkways | Included |
| Fertilization | Seasonal granular fertilizer application | $85 |
| Leaf cleanup | Seasonal cleanup and bagging | $180 |
How to Price a Lawn Care Job
Recurring lawn care is priced per visit, then sold as a season:
- Per-visit flat rate by lot size — the anchor. A typical residential mow (mow, edge, trim, blow) runs $40–$70 per visit; bundle edging and trimming in so you’re not nickel-and-diming.
- Minimum charge — protect the drive time. Most crews set a $40–$50 minimum so a small yard still clears the stop.
- Seasonal add-ons priced separately — fertilization, aeration, overseeding, and leaf cleanup are their own lines, sold on top of the mowing rate.
Worked example. Weekly mowing at $55/visit with edging and trimming included, plus seasonal fertilization ($85) and fall leaf cleanup ($180) as add-ons. Presenting a per-visit price next to the seasonal total helps the client commit to the whole route rather than calling around each week.
What to Include
- Property size and service frequency
- Mowing, edging, and trimming scope
- Seasonal add-ons
- Weather and access policy
- Recurring billing terms
Common Lawn Care Quote Mistakes
- No minimum charge. A tiny yard shouldn’t cost you a stop for less than the fuel — set a floor.
- Quoting one-time instead of recurring. One-time cuts of overgrown lawns take longer; price them higher than the recurring rate, and always offer the recurring option.
- Bundling seasonal work into the mow price. Fertilization, aeration, and leaf cleanup are extra labor and materials — keep them separate.
- No weather/rescheduling policy. Rain shifts routes; state how missed visits are handled so billing stays clean.
Recommended Terms
State the service frequency the per-visit rate depends on, and that overgrown or one-time cuts are priced higher than recurring visits. Note a minimum charge, a weather-rescheduling policy, and that gates must be unlocked and the yard clear of debris and pet waste for service to proceed. Seasonal treatments and cleanups are billed as separate add-ons, and recurring billing continues until canceled with notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I charge to mow a lawn?
A typical residential visit — mow, edge, trim, and blow — runs $40–$70 depending on lot size, with a $40–$50 minimum to cover travel. Overgrown or one-time cuts should be priced higher than the recurring rate.
Should lawn care be quoted weekly or per visit?
Quote a per-visit rate and sell it as a recurring schedule (weekly or bi-weekly). Showing the per-visit price alongside the seasonal commitment makes it easy for the client to sign up for the whole season.
Do you charge extra for fertilization and leaf cleanup?
Yes — those are separate services with their own labor and materials. List them as add-ons on top of the mowing rate rather than folding them into the per-visit price.
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