What a lawn care price list is for
Most lawn care calls start with what do you charge. A price list answers it on the spot and makes your prices look settled instead of made up. Lawn care pricing depends on lawn size, so list prices for a typical lot and say how larger lawns are priced.
What to put on a lawn care price list
- Each service and how it is priced: per visit, per round, per job.
- The lawn size the prices are based on.
- How bigger or overgrown lawns are priced.
- Seasonal packages next to single services.
- Your service area and the date prices start.
A worked example
A price list for a typical quarter-acre lawn, with the calculator's typical prices as a starting point and a note on larger lots.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mowing, trimming and blowing * | 26 | each | $46.75 | $1,215.50 |
| Fertilizer applications * | 4 | each | $130.75 | $523.00 |
| Weed control applications * | 2 | each | $92.50 | $185.00 |
| Core aeration * | 1 | each | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Spring or fall cleanup * | 1 | each | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Mulch, delivered and spread (cubic yards) * | 2.8 | each | $161.11 | $451.11 |
| Total before tax | $2,880.11 |
Say in the notes which lawn size the prices fit, and that larger lawns are measured from the satellite map and priced to match.
* Typical price from our free lawn care cost calculator, which lists its sources. Your own costs and market come first.
Line items lawn care companies use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Mowing, trimming and blowing | visit | Per visit, priced by lawn size. |
| Fertilizer application | each | Per round; say the product type. |
| Weed control application | each | Pre-emergent or post-emergent. |
| Core aeration | each | Once a year, usually spring or fall. |
| Overseeding | sq ft | Often paired with aeration. |
| Spring or fall cleanup | each | Leaves, sticks and bed cleanout. |
| Leaf removal | visit | Say whether leaves are hauled or mulched. |
| Hedge trimming | hour | By the hour or by the hedge. |
| Edging beds and walks | ft | Hard edging along beds and paving. |
| Mulch, delivered and spread | cu yd | Type and depth. |
| Grub or insect control | each | Where licensed for the application. |
| Extra charge for overgrown first cut | each | When the first mow needs extra passes. |
How to fill it in
- Fill in your business details and service area.
- Check each service and its unit, and add or remove rows.
- Put in your prices and what each includes.
- Print it, post it, or download Word or CSV to edit later.
Free tools for lawn care
- Lawn care cost calculator
- Lawn square footage calculator
- Satellite measuring tool
- Landscaping business name generator
The same price list for other trades: auto detailing, bin cleaning, boat detailing, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, fleet washing, gutter, handyman, junk removal, locksmith, pest control, pool service, pressure washing, snow removal, window cleaning.