What core aeration means
Core aeration pulls small plugs of soil from a lawn to relieve compaction and let air, water and fertilizer reach the roots.
Also called lawn aeration, aerating.
Where it matters on a lawn care job
Aeration pairs naturally with overseeding and is a good fall add on. Price by lawn size, flag sprinkler heads first, and leave the cores to break down.
What it costs
Jobs that involve core aeration are priced in the lawn aeration cost guide: about $140 typical, usually $80 to $250. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The lawn care cost calculator prices a job line by line.
Work it out
- Free calculator: Lawn care cost calculator
- Cost guide: Lawn aeration cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free lawn care resources