How to write a lawn care estimate
Lawn care is a recurring service, so the estimate works like a short service agreement. Customers want to know what happens on each visit, how often you'll come and how they'll be billed. Lawn size is the starting point, but obstacles, slopes, gates too narrow for a riding mower and the amount of edging and trimming matter just as much. List mowing, trimming, edging and blowing as the core visit, then add seasonal services (fertilizing, aeration, overseeding, leaf cleanup) as separate lines so the customer can build their own plan. A note about the first cut on an overgrown lawn avoids an argument. Weather affects mowing schedules, so say how you'll handle rain days and dry spells.
How to price it
- Mowing is priced per visit, based on lawn size, obstacles and slopes.
- Many companies offer monthly or seasonal plans with a fixed number of visits.
- Fertilizer and weed control are priced per application by lawn area.
- Aeration, overseeding and dethatching are seasonal one-time services.
- Cleanups and hedge trimming are priced per job or per hour.
- Overgrown first cuts and debris removal are priced separately.
What to include
- Lawn size and service areas (front, back, sides).
- Tasks included on every visit.
- Frequency and billing method.
- Seasonal services and their prices.
- Weather and skip policy.
- Customer responsibilities.
- Cancellation terms.
Frequently asked questions
Should I charge per visit or per month?
Per visit is simple and fair. Monthly plans give steady income and easier billing; just define how many visits are included and what happens in slow-growth months.
Is fertilizing included in lawn mowing?
Usually not. Fertilizer and weed control are separate services, and some states require a license to apply them. Check your state's rules.
What if the grass isn't growing during a dry spell?
Many companies skip or reduce visits. Saying so in the estimate keeps customers from paying for unnecessary visits and you from mowing dry grass.
Is it free?
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