Add the services you are quoting and the lawn area for each to get an instant, itemized price for the job. Adjust every rate to match your own pricing. Free, and no signup needed.
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These figures are estimates to help you quote a job. Adjust the per-square-foot rates to match your local market, equipment and travel costs, and how you price.
It is a free tool that turns the services you plan to provide and the lawn area for each into a fast, itemized price for the job. Instead of guessing or reworking a spreadsheet on every quote, you enter each service, adjust the rate to match your pricing, and see the subtotal, a suggested range, and a recommended estimate right away.
Add one row per service (mowing, edging, leaf removal, fertilization, and so on), enter the lawn area in square feet, and set the rate per square foot. The tool fills in a typical starting rate for each service, which you can change to match your market. Tick any add-ons such as bagging and hauling or hedge shaping, set your minimum service charge, and your estimate updates instantly.
Most lawn care is priced by the size of the property, often per square foot or per thousand square feet, with a firm minimum so a small yard still covers travel, fuel, and equipment. Recurring maintenance usually costs less per visit than a one-time cleanup, and services like aeration, mulch, and sod carry higher rates than a routine mow. Terrain, obstacles, and how often you visit all move the number, which is why every rate in this calculator is editable. For a deeper look at what to charge, see our guide on how to price lawn care jobs. When the job is booked, bill it with our free lawn care invoice template.
These are common starting points in the United States. Treat them as a baseline and adjust for your area, property size, and costs.
| Service | Typical rate |
|---|---|
| Mowing | $0.005 to $0.010 / sq ft |
| Edging and trimming | $0.004 to $0.008 / sq ft |
| Leaf removal | $0.010 to $0.030 / sq ft |
| Fertilization or aeration | $0.010 to $0.020 / sq ft |
| Mulch or sod installation | $0.05 to $0.20 / sq ft |
| Minimum service charge | $40 to $60 |
Measure or look up the real lawn area rather than eyeballing it, price one-time cleanups higher than recurring visits, and keep a firm minimum for small yards. Put the scope and visit frequency in writing on a signed estimate before you start, so the client knows exactly what each visit includes. When the job is agreed, our free lawn care quote template and estimate and quote generator turn the same line items into a professional document you can send in seconds.
This calculator provides estimates for planning purposes only. Your final price should reflect your own costs, local rates, the size and condition of the property, and how often you visit.
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