How Much Does Lawn Mowing Cost?

Do you hate the tedious task of mowing your lawn? Are you fed up with a lawnmower that does not want to start? Do you have better things to do with your time? Then hiring someone to mow your lawn might not be a bad idea.

Is the only thing holding you back, worrying about the expensive cost of working with a garden service? If so, why not learn how much it actually costs to have your lawn mowed by professionals? It is normally cheaper than you think. If you are in a rush, and don’t want to read this post, you can simply ask SA landscapers for some help.

How frequently should you mow your lawn?

In hot sunny South Africa, a well-established lawn will need to be mowed every two weeks in the summer and once a month in the colder months.

Caring for a lawn does not just entail mowing the lawn by also might require you to apply fertilizer, water the grass when you have not had substantial rain and fight off unwanted pests and disease. If you want the perfect lawn this can all be a bit complicated and very time-consuming especially if you don’t have the know-how or right equipment. This is where a lawn care service can be really helpful saving you a lot of time and energy. 

 

How much does it cost to get your lawn mowed?

You might have the ability to work with a neighbour’s teen to trim your yard for R100 an hour using your mower, but that’s not an expert service. Expert yard mowing service fees are about the same as for basic garden upkeep services. Usually, it will cost about R250 and upwards an hour but they will most likely offer you a discount for repeat work.

A lawn mowing service might cost you:

• Only R300 – R500 per cutting if you have your grass cut every 2 weeks or so.
• R600 per hour or more for a ride-on yard trimming service with fuel included

A lawn cutting service will most probably include all the aspects of mowing a lawn like:

• Making sure borders are clean of any grass
• Removing lawn cuttings
• General cleanup of grass cutting on walkways and patios

but will not include other garden services like:

• Tree pruning
• Applications of fertilizer and pesticide 
• Management of flower beds
•  Weeding

These services will most probably also be offered by the same garden services but will cost an additional fee. 

How much does an artificial lawn cost?

The other option that might set you free of the tedious task of mowing your lawn might be to install an artificial lawn but it can get really expensive very quickly.  With mid-range lawns costing between R200m2 and R350m2 and high-quality artificial turn ranging From R350m2 – R500m2.  

This might even sound like a good deal but it does not eliminate the cost of lawn maintenance as the artificial grass will have its own maintenance. 

Choosing the right lawn mowing service.

If you simply desire one-off lawn mowing, it’s most likely safe to choose the most affordable quote and hope for the very best.

If you want to get your yard mowed frequently, however you need a Gardening service that you can depend on. They should:

• Get there on time, each time.
• Work quickly and efficianly.
• Do quality lawn that enhances the look and health of your lawn.

Aside from trimming, your garden will most likely also require a basic tidy-up and cleaning. This is why we recommend working with a yard Garden Service that also offers weed control, fertilizing, aerating, and other yard upkeep services.

Another thing to think about when picking a lawn mowing service is how often they will actually come and trim your yard. Will you need to enter into an agreement with them to have it done weekly, fortnightly, or monthly, or perhaps call them and have them come out whenever you require them?

Hiring a lawn mowing service

When it comes time to hire a lawn mowing service, here are some questions to help you make the right choice:

• How much do you charge for the services required?
• What additional services do you render apart from lawn cutting services?
• Are they insured so you don´t suffer any lawsuits if someone gets hurt on your property?
• Can you provide me with a detailed itemized quote for various services?
• How long will take to complete my yard?
• Do you have any referrals I can follow up on?

Once you have confirmed that they meet all your requirements you can go ahead and ask them to give you a quote

Getting quotes for yard mowing

The most convenient method to getting an idea of how much a lawn cutting service will cost you is to request quotes from some local garden services. You will need to provide them with the following for them to provide you with an accurate quote:

• The size of your yard and the size of your lawn area.
• What additional services you would like them to do.
• A description of your property namely how sloped is the area, does it have any hard-to-access areas and any other info that will affect the price.

Once you have several quotes you can begin to compare them selecting the best one from the bunch. Get your Local Pros quote today!