Pricing
What lawn and garden work costs in Auckland
Published starting prices, because being told to 'get in touch for a quote' when you just want a ballpark is annoying. These are honest ranges — your actual quote is fixed in writing before we start.
By service
Starting prices
| Service | From | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Mowing & Maintenance | $25 | per visit — edges, trimming and clippings mulched into the lawn |
| Garden Maintenance | $50 | per hour, per gardener — most gardens need 2–3 hours a visit |
| Hedge Trimming | $50 | per hedge — priced on height, length and access |
| Tree Trimming | $60 | per tree, depending on size, species and access |
| Ready Lawn Installation | $30/m² | supplied, prepared and laid |
| Grass Seeding | $20/m² | for overseeding; full renovations quoted per site |
| Landscape Design | Free quote | quoted per project after a site visit — the quote is free |
| Mulching | Free quote | quoted per project, supplied and spread — the quote is free |
| Fencing Installation | Free quote | quoted per project once we’ve measured the run — the quote is free |
All prices GST inclusive. Green waste removal included. No callout fee.
Other jobs we price
- Section clean upovergrown sections cleared and cleaned downFrom $60
- Green waste removalclippings and prunings taken awayFrom $30
- Weeding garden bedsbeds cleared by hand and edgedFrom $45
- One-off property clean uppre-sale and end-of-tenancy tidy-upsFrom $80
Lawn mowing
Mowing prices by lawn size
These are the ranges most Auckland properties fall into. Where you sit in the range comes down to access, slope, how many obstacles there are to trim around, and how much edging there is relative to open lawn.
| Courtyard / townhouse lawn (under 100m²) | $25 – $40 |
|---|---|
| Small suburban lawn (100 – 250m²) | $40 – $60 |
| Standard section (250 – 500m²) | $60 – $120 |
| Large section (500 – 1,000m²) | $75 – $120+ |
| Lifestyle block (1,000m²+) | Quoted on site |
| One-off long-grass rescue cut | Quoted on site |
Included in every price
- A fixed written quote before work starts
- Line trimming around every obstacle
- Hard edging along paths and driveways
- Paths, decks and drives blown clean
- All green waste removed from site
- Photo confirmation if you're not home
Never charged extra
- Callout or travel fees, anywhere in our service area
- Per-bag or per-bin green waste charges
- Edging as a separate line item
- Minimum contract terms or cancellation fees
Frequency
Why regular works out cheaper
Weekly
Oct – Apr
The growing season standard for kikuyu and couch lawns. Grass never gets away, one pass does it, and the lawn stays thick enough to keep weeds out on its own.
Best for: front lawns that need to look sharp, rentals, properties for sale.
Fortnightly
Year-round
The most popular option and the best value for most Auckland households. We tighten to weekly through the October–November growth surge if the lawn needs it.
Best for: most family homes.
One-off
Any time
Rescue cuts, pre-sale tidy-ups, end-of-tenancy work. Long grass needs two passes and produces far more waste, so we quote it on site once we've seen the section.
Best for: getting an overgrown section back under control.
Pricing questions
Are your prices GST inclusive?
All prices shown are GST inclusive. Your quote and invoice will show the GST component separately if you need it for business or rental property accounting.
Do you charge a callout fee or travel surcharge?
No. Every suburb we serve sits on a scheduled run day, so travel is shared across the whole day rather than charged to one job. That applies to outer areas like Beachlands and Whitford too.
Why is a one-off cut more expensive than a regular one?
Because it's more work. A lawn on a fortnightly run takes one pass and produces little waste. The same lawn left six weeks needs two passes, produces several times the clippings, and takes roughly double the time. Regular service almost always costs less per month.
Is green waste removal extra?
No, it's included in every quoted price. Clippings, prunings and hedge trimmings leave with us. We don't fill your bins and we don't charge per bag.
How do I pay, and when?
We invoice by email — one-off jobs after completion, regular clients monthly in arrears. Payment is by bank transfer or card. There's no deposit for standard residential work.
Do prices change through the year?
The per-visit price stays the same. What changes is frequency — we move regular clients from weekly or fortnightly in the growing season to three or four weekly over winter, so your monthly spend drops when the lawn isn't growing.
Get a free, fixed-price quote
Tell us your address and what needs doing. We'll come and look, or give you a price from photos — usually the same day.
Mon–Fri 7am–6pm · Sat 8am–4pm · Sun closed · Serving East, Central & South Auckland