Virginia lawn-care pricing in 2026
Virginia mowing season runs roughly from March through October, which works out to 26 to 32 mows per typical residential lawn. Prices below reflect what most homeowners pay in Richmond and the broader Virginia metro markets.
Typical mowing prices
| Lawn size | Per visit (low) | Per visit (mid) | Per visit (premium) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 5,000 sqft) | $35 | $45 | $50 |
| Medium (5,000 to 10,000 sqft) | $45 | $55 | $72 |
| Large (10,000 to 20,000 sqft) | $55 | $72 | $90 |
| Extra large (20,000+ sqft) | $72 | $90 | $120 |
These ranges are per-visit pricing. Most Virginia 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
Virginia sits in a humid subtropical / transition zone zone. Common residential grass types include Tall Fescue, Bermuda, Zoysia, each with different mow heights and frequency expectations. Local conditions to factor in: transition-zone aeration and overseeding required, NoVA premium pricing pulls metro averages up, HOA grass-length enforcement in master-planned communities.
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These Virginia 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 Virginia contractor pricing for tight HOA suburbs charges differently than one pricing for the rural fringe.
Common add-ons in Virginia
- 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 Virginia?
Plan on 26 to 32 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 Virginia?
Mid-range residential lawns in Virginia run around $55 per visit. Smaller urban lots can be as low as $35; 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.