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Free lawn care estimate template
Lawn care estimates are mostly recurring work, so the template needs a per-visit price, a visit frequency and a clear cancellation policy — not just a single total.
Scope of work checklist
- • Lot size in square feet of turf, not total property size
- • Visit frequency: weekly, biweekly or monthly
- • What each visit includes: mow, trim, edge, blow
- • Seasonal add-ons priced separately from the recurring visit
Example line items
| Description | Qty | Unit | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly mow, trim, edge and blow (up to 8,000 sq ft turf) | 1 | visit | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Bed edging and weeding | 1 | visit | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Spring cleanup: dethatch, debris haul | 1 | job | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Fertilization and weed control application | 1 | application | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Mulch install, delivered and spread | 6 | cu yd | $95.00 | $570.00 |
| Leaf removal, fall | 1 | job | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Example subtotal | $1,245.00 | |||
Rates are examples only — replace them with your own pricing before sending.
Terms to include
- • Recurring visits are billed monthly for visits completed that month.
- • Rain delays move the visit to the next available day, not skipped.
- • Two weeks' notice to pause or cancel recurring service.
- • Turf over the listed square footage is priced at the per-visit rate plus overage.
Pricing tips
- • Price per visit, then show the monthly total so the customer sees both.
- • Bundle the cleanup and first mow to win the season, not one job.
- • Set the recurring schedule the same day the estimate is approved.
Skip the template — talk it out instead
TradePilot turns a voice walkthrough into a draft lawn care estimate with line items, then sends it for online approval and turns it into a job and an invoice.
Questions about lawn care estimates
How do you price a lawn care estimate?
Start from turf square footage and drive time, set a minimum per-visit price, then add obstacles like fences, slopes and gates that slow the crew down.
Should lawn care estimates be per visit or monthly?
Quote the per-visit rate and show the monthly total. Per visit protects you in months with five cuts; the monthly figure is what the customer compares.