What dethatching means
Dethatching removes the layer of dead stems and roots, called thatch, that builds up between the grass blades and the soil.
Also called power raking, thatch.
Where it matters on a lawn care job
Heavy dethatching stresses a lawn, so timing by grass type matters. It leaves a lot of debris to haul, which belongs in the price.
What it costs
Jobs that involve dethatching 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
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