Texas lawn-care pricing in 2026
Texas mowing season runs roughly from March through November, which works out to 30 to 36 mows per typical residential lawn. Prices below reflect what most homeowners pay in Houston and the broader Texas metro markets.
Typical mowing prices
| Lawn size | Per visit (low) | Per visit (mid) | Per visit (premium) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 5,000 sqft) | $30 | $40 | $45 |
| Medium (5,000 to 10,000 sqft) | $40 | $50 | $70 |
| Large (10,000 to 20,000 sqft) | $50 | $70 | $90 |
| Extra large (20,000+ sqft) | $70 | $90 | $120 |
These ranges are per-visit pricing. Most Texas contractors mow on a 7-day or 14-day rotation in peak season. Recurring customers usually get a 10 to 15 percent discount versus one-time mows.
Climate, season, and grass types
Texas sits in a warm, humid Gulf Coast and dry West Texas zone. Common residential grass types include St. Augustine, Bermuda, Zoysia, each with different mow heights and frequency expectations. Local conditions to factor in: summer drought, water restrictions in Austin and the DFW metroplex, fast-growing St. Augustine that needs weekly mows from April through October.
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These Texas ranges are educational. YardQuote captures requests for contractors across the US. Supported addresses can receive an automatic estimate, and every other in-area address is sent to the contractor for a quote by hand.
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YardQuote calculates an automatic estimate as: a base price for any yard up to a threshold (5,000 sqft is the default), plus a step price for every additional unit (2,500 sqft is the default). Contractors set their own numbers in the dashboard, so a Texas contractor pricing for tight HOA suburbs charges differently than one pricing for the rural fringe.
Common add-ons in Texas
- Edge trimming along sidewalks and beds (typically $5 to $15 per visit)
- Bagging clippings instead of mulching (typically $5 to $20)
- Spring or fall cleanup (one-time, varies widely by leaf load)
- Aeration and overseeding (one to two times per year for transition-zone lawns)
FAQ
How many times per year will my yard get mowed in Texas?
Plan on 30 to 36 mows for a typical residential lawn. Climate, lawn type, and how aggressively you fertilize all swing the number up or down.
What's the average cost per mow in Texas?
Mid-range residential lawns in Texas run around $50 per visit. Smaller urban lots can be as low as $30; large rural or hard-to-access lots can run $90 or more.
When can YardQuote measure my yard automatically?
YardQuote uses county parcel and mapped-structure data only where automatic measurement coverage is configured. Every other in-area address and uncertain measurement is captured for the contractor to quote by hand.