Lawn mowing prices per hour

Remember to compare the full cost of hiring a professional service rather than just the hourly rate. Don't forget that your yard may need trimming as well as mowing or that you may want it done more or less frequently than every week. If you have special requirements like if you want the lawn edged before being mowed, or you would like fallen leaves removed from flower beds, make sure these are taken into account when comparing quotes. Lawn mowing costs shown below are indicative only and will vary depending on the location and frequency required. Note also that these prices do not include any additional charges such as:

• Cost of edging (if applicable)

• Cost of leaf clean-up (if requested)

• Labour and equipment costs The cost per hour is generally around $35.00 to $40.00 for a professional with quality results. Western Australia has the lowest hourly rates at $35 per hour. Lawn mowing businesses charge about $40 in South Australia. A lawn mowing job will cost $45 an hour in the Australian Capital Territory. Lawn mowing services are most expensive in New South Wales at $50 an hour. All prices per hour are quoted as a guide only. Please contact the lawn mowing expert directly to discuss your individual requirements and receive a quote based on your specific lawn mowing needs, taking into account the size of the yard, grass type, length between cuts, and frequency required. Note that some lawn mowing businesses charge a call out fee when their expert visits the site to assess the conditions before issuing a quote.

As a homeowner, you can avoid the lawn mowing cost by doing the lawn mowing jobs yourself. You can buy or hire a push lawn mower for the job. Bear in mind that if you buy a push mower, you will incur regular maintenance costs. DIY lawn maintenance is not for everyone. If for whatever reason you cannot carry out your own lawn care services, seek help from lawn mowing businesses near you. A professional lawn mower can assess all your needs and recommend the right lawn mowing service.

The average price of mowing a lawn in Australia is $28.50 per square metre. Lawn mowing prices are determined according to the size and shape of the yard being serviced. The cost of lawn mowing will also be higher if there are problematic garden features. The presence of obstacles such as trees, root growth, or fencing to navigate them increases the time it takes to complete the job effectively. It does not take into consideration factors such as how often you have your lawn cut or what quality of work standard you require from the contractor, so costs may vary between providers even if they charge on a similar basis for their services.

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Lawn mowing and edging

For customers that don't require lawn edging, the price will be lower, whereas if you would like your lawn edged before mowing, there may be an additional charge. This is especially true for customers who have a flower bed or other landscaped areas where the grass may be running up against and where they want to keep it neat and tidy.

Leaf cleanup

An additional fee will apply to customers who request their yard to be cleared of garden debris such as leaves from trees that fall during the Autumn season. In some cases, these yards may need to be raked out first. This cost is usually included in the typical quote. It may be an additional fee for larger properties or those with many trees.

Special requirements such as mulching, holes in lawn, etc

Lawn mowing professionals often offer a variety of lawn mowing services that require extra time, and these are usually charged at an hourly rate or at a lesser per square metre rate. The cost of lawn mowing does not include repairing holes in the lawn to reseeding this area, so if your lawn needs repairs before being mowed, there may be an additional charge for this work. Also, note that if you would like the grass clippings left on your yard or you have requested 'mulching' or something similar. There will be an extra charge for the time taken to complete this task.

Your lawn may need more than just the grass cutting service. You may need other services such as weed control, soil aeration, or fertiliser application.

If you are only doing the trimming yourself, it is recommended that grass be mowed every five to eight days. However, a professional lawn mowing services provider will want to know how frequently you require your lawn mowing done.

Size of the yard

The bigger the lawn size, the more time and resources are required to keep the lawn mowed.

Height of grass blades

A lawn mowing job for tall grass will be more intense compared to trimming shorter blades.

Type of grass species

Different types of grass have different growth rates and heights. Fast-growing grass will require a regular lawn mowing service. Different species of grass have different grass density too.

If there are garden areas within the property that require attention, such as re-turfing, reseeding or weed spraying, then additional billable hours will apply, requiring the contractor to spend additional time completing this job. It is often the case that garden areas that run up against your lawn or share a boundary line need to be mowed over first and then edged before being treated by the landscaping service provider. These are two different jobs that require extra attention well as specialised tools for each task.

Typically a lawn mowing job for a small-medium sized yard should take around an hour to complete, whereas it could be double or triple this time for larger properties. Also, if your lawn contains tree stumps, rocks, slopes, or other obstacles that need removing before it can be cut, this will require additional time and effort from the lawn mowing business, which means a higher fee will apply.

In most cases, lawn watering is only required during the Spring and Summer months. In hot climates, people with clay-type soils will need to water their lawns more regularly as this type of soil does not absorb water well and can dry out very quickly under direct sunlight. Lawn mowing experts recommend watering the lawn in the early morning hours or late evening to prevent rapid evaporation on hot summer or spring days. If you require it, seek fertilisation services to replenish minerals that keep your grass looking healthy and green.