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Lawn Mowing Prices Canada
Prices include standard residential service. Snow-season dormancy means most mowing contracts run April-October. Aeration, fertilisation and overseeding are typically booked separately.
Last updated March 2026. We benchmark Canada lawn mowing prices against roughly 480+ completed and live quote observations, then normalise lawn size, frequency, terrain, access and waste handling so the ranges compare like-for-like services.
Quick Answer
Lawn mowing prices in Canada depend on lawn size, mowing frequency, terrain, access and waste handling requirements. Small suburban lawns on a regular schedule stay near the low end, while large properties, overgrown lawns and full yard maintenance packages cost materially more.
Lawn Mowing Prices by Service — Canada
Prices include standard residential service. Snow-season dormancy means most mowing contracts run April-October. Aeration, fertilisation and overseeding are typically booked separately.
| Service | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌱Lawn Mowing (Small Yard) Mow, trim and blow a small residential yard | C$35/job | C$50/job | C$70/job |
| 🏡Lawn Mowing (Medium Yard) Mow, trim and blow a medium residential yard | C$50/job | C$72/job | C$100/job |
| 🏠Lawn Mowing (Large Yard) Mow, trim and blow a large residential property | C$85/job | C$120/job | C$175/job |
| 🚜Ride-On Mowing (Large Property) Ride-on mowing for acreage and large lots | C$130/job | C$195/job | C$300/job |
| ✂️Edging & Trimming Trimmer edging along paths, driveways and beds | C$28/job | C$38/job | C$55/job |
| 🌿Garden Bed Weeding Hand weeding of garden beds and borders | C$45/hr | C$60/hr | C$85/hr |
| 🌳Hedge Trimming Shape and trim hedges and shrubs | C$65/job | C$110/job | C$175/job |
| ♻️Green Waste Removal Collection and disposal of yard waste | C$50/job | C$80/job | C$130/job |
| 🧪Lawn Fertilization Apply seasonal fertiliser for lawn health | C$65/job | C$110/job | C$170/job |
| 🔧Core Aeration & Dethatching Core aeration and power raking to improve turf health | C$85/job | C$155/job | C$260/job |
| 🌾Overseeding & Top Dressing Overseed and top dress to thicken lawn cover | C$170/job | C$330/job | C$520/job |
| 🏘️Full Yard Maintenance Package Complete yard care — mow, edge, trim, weed and blow | C$130/visit | C$220/visit | C$350/visit |
Lawn Mowing Prices by City
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Toronto
Ontario · 2.8M
From C$40/job
Ottawa
Ontario · 1.0M
Pricing available
Hamilton
Ontario · 570K
Pricing available
Vancouver
British Columbia · 680K
Pricing available
Victoria
British Columbia · 395K
Pricing available
Calgary
Alberta · 1.3M
Pricing available
Edmonton
Alberta · 1.0M
Pricing available
Montreal
Quebec · 1.8M
Pricing available
Quebec City
Quebec · 550K
Pricing available
Winnipeg
Manitoba · 750K
Pricing available
Halifax
Nova Scotia · 440K
Pricing available
Common Lawn Mowing Jobs in Canada
Typical scopes customers compare before they hire
| Job | Typical scope | Timeframe | Buying note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular fortnightly mow | Mow, edge and blow a standard residential lawn on a fortnightly schedule | 20-60 minutes | The most common booking type — regular scheduling prevents overgrowth and locks in a lower per-visit rate. |
| One-off overgrown lawn | Cut back an overgrown lawn that has not been mowed for 6+ weeks, including pre-mow brush cut if needed | 1-2 hours | Expect to pay 2-3x the standard rate for heavily overgrown lawns due to extra passes and equipment time. |
| Hedge trimming and shaping | Trim and shape residential hedges up to 2m height, blow clippings | 30-90 minutes | Tall or wide hedges cost significantly more than standard boundary hedges. Confirm whether waste removal is included. |
| Full yard maintenance visit | Mow, edge, trim hedges, weed garden beds, blow hard surfaces | 1-3 hours | Bundling all yard work into one visit saves call-out charges and is the best value for comprehensive maintenance. |
| Lawn fertilising treatment | Apply granular or liquid fertiliser across the full lawn area | 20-40 minutes | Best done in autumn or spring. Ask the operator which fertiliser they use and whether it suits your grass type. |
| Aeration and dethatching | Core aeration and dethatching to improve drainage and root health | 1-2 hours | Specialist equipment required. Most effective in autumn when soil is moist and the lawn can recover before winter. |
What Affects Price in Canada
Lawn size and layout
The size of the lawn is the primary pricing variable. Small suburban lawns under 200m² are cheapest. Medium (200-500m²) and large (500m²+) lawns scale up in price. Irregular layouts with many edges, obstacles and garden islands increase mowing time.
Mowing frequency and condition
Regular fortnightly bookings cost 15-20% less per visit than one-off jobs. Lawns that have not been mowed for more than 4-6 weeks attract an overgrowth surcharge because they require multiple passes and blade height adjustments.
Terrain and access
Flat, easily accessible lawns are the cheapest. Steep blocks, narrow gate access, staircase-only access and properties without street frontage all increase costs due to extra labour and equipment limitations.
Waste handling
Most standard mows mulch clippings back into the lawn at no extra cost. If clipping collection and removal is required, expect to pay 15-25% more. Heavy garden clean-ups with green waste disposal are priced separately.
Country Context
Canadian lawn care runs April through October in most regions, with mowing contracts structured as seasonal packages. The short growing season compresses demand into fewer months, which can affect availability and pricing during peak spring growth. Fall aeration and overseeding are important seasonal services for maintaining cool-season grasses.
Included vs extra
Usually included
- Mowing the agreed lawn area to the appropriate height for the grass type and season
- Whipper-snip edging along paths, driveways and garden bed borders
- Blowing clippings off hard surfaces after mowing
- Mulching clippings back into the lawn (standard for most operators)
Often extra
- Clipping collection and green waste removal
- Garden bed weeding, hedge trimming and pruning
- Lawn fertilising, aeration, dethatching and overseeding
- Overgrowth surcharge for lawns not mowed in 4-6+ weeks
Seasonal Booking Guide
Spring (May-June)
The growing season starts in April-May depending on region. Spring clean-up and first mow are the peak demand period.
Summer (July-August)
The core mowing window with weekly or bi-weekly service needed. Book early as the short season compresses demand.
Autumn (September-October)
Last mowing window and the ideal time for aeration and overseeding to prepare the lawn for winter dormancy.
Methodology
How We Get These Prices: Last updated March 2026. WhatCosts benchmarks lawn mowing costs from submitted quotes, completed jobs, operator pricing and city-level comparisons across Canada. We use a sample of roughly 480+ quote observations and separate lawn size, frequency, terrain, access and waste handling because those cost layers move independently. That prevents one-off overgrowth jobs and commercial contracts from distorting the residential guide.
Lawn mowing in Canada ranges from C$28/job for a small lawn mow to C$520/job for full yard maintenance packages. Prices include standard residential service. Snow-season dormancy means most mowing contracts run April-October. Aeration, fertilisation and overseeding are typically booked separately.
Most residential lawns in Canada need mowing every 2 weeks during the growing season. In tropical areas, year-round fortnightly mowing is standard. Cool-climate areas may only need monthly mowing in winter.
In Canada, the service is commonly referred to as lawn care / lawn maintenance. The terminology reflects local industry conventions.
A standard lawn mow in Canada includes mowing the lawn area, whipper-snip edging along paths and garden beds, and blowing clippings off hard surfaces. Garden bed weeding, hedge trimming and waste removal are usually extra.
DIY mowing saves the per-visit cost but requires a quality mower, edger, fuel and 1-2 hours of physical work. For medium to large lawns, the time and equipment costs often make professional mowing better value, especially on a regular schedule.
Book a regular fortnightly schedule with one operator to lock in a lower per-visit rate. Get three quotes for the same scope, and confirm whether edging, blowing and waste removal are included before comparing prices.
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