Lawn Mowing Service Costs

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06/07/25, 11:23

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Arrival & safety check – walk the plot, remove stones/toys, note hazards or pet waste.
Set mower height & stripe pattern to suit season and grass condition.
Mow grass with petrol or battery rotary/cylinder mower; overlap passes for even finish.
Edge & strim around beds, fences and obstacles for a crisp boundary.
Blow or sweep hard surfaces so clippings don’t stain patios or drives.
Collect or mulch clippings as agreed; bag for your green bin or take away for composting.
Quick visual health check – flag moss, bald patches or weed infestations for future treatment.

Charge type	Low £	High £	Notes
Call‑out / minimum	30	60	One‑off or first visit minimum; small‑lawn price band Housekeep
Labour per hour	25	45	Residential mowing averages £30/h; London/South up to £60/h Checkatrade Housekeep
Materials (fuel, line, bags)	5	15	Consumables usually rolled into rate; shown here for clarity Checkatrade
Disposal	0	25	Clippings in client’s green bin = £0; haul‑away fee or council green‑bin permit ~£47.50 / yr prorated Checkatrade
Extras (strimming, weed‑&‑feed, scarify)	15	110	Strimming per job £15‑£110 avg. £62.50 Checkatrade
TOTAL (most jobs come in here)	40	140	Typical 100‑200 m² lawn, 30‑90 mins including tidy‑up

Small lawn (<100 m²): ~30 minutes.
Medium lawn (100–200 m²): 45–75 minutes.
Large lawn (200–400 m²) or heavy growth: 1–2 hours.
Extra time factors: wet or very long grass (double‑cut needed), steep banks, numerous ornaments, limited mower access, or separate clippings run to recycling centre.

What is your minimum charge and how many square metres does it cover?
Do you remove clippings or leave them for council collection—and is the fee fixed?
What mower type and cutting height will you use through the season?
Are edging, strimming and hard‑surface blow‑down included in the quote?
Do you offer discounts for regular (weekly/fortnightly) contracts?
Can you show proof of public‑liability insurance and safe‑equipment servicing?
What happens if weather stops work—do you reschedule or charge a call‑out?

Access & parking: clear a route at least 750 mm wide; reserve a space for a small van.
Remove obstacles: toys, hosepipes, pet waste and garden furniture slow the job.
Agree clipping disposal: confirm if gardener uses your green bin, compost heap or charges to take waste away.
Set visit frequency & cancellation terms in the contract to avoid short‑notice fees.
Check council noise rules: some areas restrict petrol‑mower use early mornings or Sundays.
Rain plan: decide whether wet‑weather mowing is acceptable or should be deferred.
Itemised invoice: ensure VAT (if applicable) and any extras like weed‑feed are listed separately.