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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Enter your address on the homepage and YardQuote pulls real parcel records and satellite footprints to size your yard, then prices it against the ranges above. Try it with a familiar address like 1001 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219 to see how it works.
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YardQuote calculates a quote 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.
Why does YardQuote think it knows my yard size?
YardQuote pulls your lot size from county parcel records, then subtracts the building footprint detected from satellite imagery. The remaining area is what your contractor actually mows. No guessing, no in-person measuring.