If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you want to perform your due diligence before hiring a service to work at your home. That includes understanding the cost. If you’re thinking about hiring a lawn service, you might be wondering how much does lawn care cost?
We love that you want to be a wise consumer!
In this article, we’ll help break down lawn service pricing in North Texas so that you can have a better understanding of why lawn care costs what it does, and what you can expect to pay.
We know that it can get confusing, particularly since different lawn care companies charge different amounts. But by having a better understanding of what you’re paying for, you can make the best choice for your property and your needs.
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Precise measurements are important when it comes to calculating lawn care cost. Lawn care prices are figured by square feet of grass on the property, and there are a couple different ways companies can measure your lawn.
At Grassperson, we use digital and on-site measuring to be sure the numbers are accurate. GPS technology allows us to analyze photographs of properties to determine square footage. However, more complex properties require physically measuring the site with a walking wheel tape.
Square feet is the key factor in calculating lawn care pricing. If a lawn care provider underestimates the size of your property, the service might cost less—but you may get a price hike later when the company realizes its measurements were off.
What makes it very challenging to easily answer how much does lawn care cost is that every company is going to include different services in their lawn care packages.
That’s why it is really important to evaluate what you are getting for your investment.
In other words, find out what the lawn service will do at every visit. Keep in mind, it’s not just about the number of visits that matters. One company might perform three services in a single visit, while a competing company might do just one service per visit. To accurately compare lawn care programs, look at what individual services are provided instead.
You might think that one company is significantly less expensive than another but it could easily turn out that they aren’t offering the same services.
Therefore, also find out what is NOT included in a lawn care program. You could end up with added costs if you need a la carte services that are not part of the regular program.
Many lawn care companies will offer different types of packages so you can select a standard or higher level of service. So, when comparing cost, be sure you’re comparing the same types of programs as opposed to one company’s “standard” and another company’s “premium,” which will certainly cost more because it involves more services.
A lawn care company that offers a thorough lawn care program should be able to offer services addressing the following:
Of course, it’s not just square footage and what’s included that impacts lawn care cost. As with any service, there are reasons why some companies charge more than others.
Here are some to consider.
As with any service, you can expect to pay a little bit more if you’re hiring highly qualified workers. How a company trains and compensates its people can impact lawn care cost.
But it also has a direct impact on how your lawn will look.
Lawn care companies that invest in training have teams with greater expertise and a higher level of experience. Why does this matter to you? By paying a little bit more for a company that invests in training and development, you’ll have a pro on your property that really knows what they are doing vs. a novice that can make costly mistakes.
Not to mention, companies that pay their people a fair wage might charge more for their services, but their team members feel appreciated and are happy on the job. Satisfied employees take pride in their work. When a company pays its people a below-average wage, team members feel frustrated and might cut corners.
Also, be sure the lawn service you hire is fully insured and licensed in the state of Texas with the Texas Department of Agriculture.
This is a cost of doing business that could mean your lawn care price is a bit higher, but you never want to invite a service provider on to your property unless the business is insured. Otherwise, the liability is on you, and lawn care operators are using equipment and products that require coverage to protect against risk.
Companies that charge a little bit more for lawn care are likely also investing in higher quality equipment and products, which also directly correlates to your lawn care results.
Lawn care companies that continue to use clunky and over-used equipment might not be able to deliver the top-notch results you desire. And the same goes for the products that they’re using for services like fertilization and weed control.
By paying a little bit more for a company that cares about these things, you can anticipate getting better results.
At the end of the day it boils down to this truth: You get what you pay for in lawn care!
If you want the best results, you might need to be willing to pay a little bit more for the lawn care service.
While we obviously can’t tell you what every lawn care company charges, we can tell you about our program.
At Grassperson, our 7-step lawn care program costs $400 to $550 per year for an average sized lawn, and goes up from there. This cost is fairly consistent among lawn care companies in North Texas.
If you are comparing lawn care companies, it might be tempting to get a bunch of quotes and simply choose the cheapest one. But for the reasons we’ve discussed above, that’s a risky undertaking.
As you can see, there are good reasons why some companies charge more than others. And there are a lot of factors to consider when understanding why lawn care costs what it does.
You ultimately need to also evaluate the value that you’re getting for your investment. Are you getting a highly responsive service or are you getting a spray-and-go type of service that is more focused on volume than quality?
As you do your research and weigh your options, some of these factors should come to light.
Don’t shop on price but shop on value. Seek out companies that are going to get you the most possible value for your investment. That means both in terms of results and customer experience.
By making this wise choice, you’ll be able to gain peace of mind…and that’s also worth a lot!
Ready to get a professional-looking lawn at your Flower Mound, Highland Village, or Lewisville, TX home? Get a free quote and get ready to enjoy the best lawn on the block with no hassles on your end.