Cost guide
How much does commercial lawn care cost?
Quick answer
Commercial Lawn Care costs $800 - $1,600 per acre per month in the US (HomeGuide, 2026). It is most expensive in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Washington and cheapest in Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, following local landscaping wages.
- US range (per acre per month)
- $800 - $1,600
- Typical
- -
- Most expensive
- District of Columbia
- Cheapest
- Mississippi
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in the US: $800 - $1,600 (1 acres at per acre per month)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects the price
- Acreage and the number of buildings or entrances.
- Service frequency and the level of detail expected.
- Seasonal add-ons: flowers, mulch, leaf cleanup, snow.
- Insurance and reporting requirements in the contract.
Commercial Lawn Care cost in every state
Highest to lowest. Open a state for its calculator and local companies.
US range from HomeGuide (2026); state estimates adjust the labor share by BLS landscaping wages. How the estimates work.
Other landscaping costs
- Lawn Mowing cost
- Lawn Fertilization cost
- Yard Cleanup cost
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming cost
- Gardener cost
- Tree Removal cost
- Sod Installation cost
- Artificial Turf Installation cost
- Sprinkler System Installation cost
- Landscape Design cost
- Landscaping Installation cost
- Paver Patio cost
- Retaining Wall cost
- French Drain cost
- Landscape Lighting cost
- Xeriscaping cost
- Snow Removal cost
Commercial Lawn Care cost: common questions
How much does commercial lawn care cost?
Nationally $800 - $1,600 per acre per month, according to HomeGuide. State estimates range from $675 - $1,350 in Mississippi to $925 - $1,850 in District of Columbia.
What affects the cost of commercial lawn care?
Acreage and the number of buildings or entrances. Service frequency and the level of detail expected. Seasonal add-ons: flowers, mulch, leaf cleanup, snow. Insurance and reporting requirements in the contract.
What should a commercial lawn care quote include?
Ask each company to put the scope per visit, insurance certificates and how extra work is approved in writing, and compare at least two or three quotes for the same scope.
Where is commercial lawn care cheapest?
Based on landscaping wages, the lowest estimates are in Mississippi ($675 - $1,350), West Virginia ($680 - $1,350), Louisiana ($685 - $1,350).