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How much does Lawn Mowing cost in Austin, TX?
Weekly and bi-weekly lawn mowing, edging, and curb-side cleanup throughout Austin and Travis County. Typical pricing: $45-$95 per visit. Free written estimates. Call (512) 690-4912 for same-day quotes throughout Travis County.
Quick answer: Lawn mowing in Austin typically costs $45 to $95 per visit on a weekly schedule, depending on lot size and turf type. Most quarter-acre to half-acre Travis County properties run $45 to $75 per visit. We service Bermuda, St. Augustine, and Zoysia at the correct cutting heights for the season. Free estimates: (512) 690-4912.
Professional Lawn Mowing Service in Austin
Lawn mowing in Austin is not a one-size-fits-all service, and if your last landscaper treated it that way, you have probably already noticed. Central Texas lawns are warm-season environments, with St. Augustine, Bermuda, and Zoysia all common across Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties. Each of those grasses wants a different cutting height, a different mowing frequency, and a different seasonal rhythm. Get any of those wrong and you will spend the summer watching your yard slowly cook.
We run weekly and bi-weekly mowing programs across Austin and the surrounding suburbs — Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Leander, Hutto, Manor, Bee Cave, Kyle, Buda, and Lakeway. Every visit includes mowing, line-trimming around all edges and obstacles, edging of beds and walkways, and full blow-off of hard surfaces. No line items, no per-visit surcharges, no “we don’t do that” conversations when we are already on site.
How We Mow an Austin Lawn
Before the first visit we identify what is actually growing. Most Austin lawns are St. Augustine in the shade and Bermuda or Zoysia in full sun, and sometimes all three on the same property. That mix matters: St. Augustine holds up in shade but scalps if you cut it too short, while Bermuda goes fully dormant and brown from November through April yet thrives through the brutal Central Texas summer.
Our mowing heights are tuned to each grass: St. Augustine at 3.5 to 4 inches through summer (higher than most crews cut, and the single biggest factor in whether your lawn shrugs off heat and chinch bugs through an Austin July), Bermuda at 1 to 2 inches through the growing season, and Zoysia at 2 to 3 inches. Blades are sharpened weekly, because a dull blade tears grass instead of cutting it, and torn grass browns at the tips within 48 hours.
Every visit ends with full cleanup: clippings blown off driveways, sidewalks, patios, and porches, plus a walk-through by the crew lead to catch anything missed. If we find a sprinkler head clipped, a bed edge crumbling, or a branch down, we flag it on the service note so you know — not quietly ignore it until it becomes a bigger problem.
Weekly vs. Bi-Weekly — What Austin Lawns Actually Need
For St. Augustine lawns in Austin, weekly mowing from April through October is the right answer. Growth rates in our climate mean bi-weekly mowing almost always violates the one-third rule (never cut more than one-third of the blade at a time), which scalps the runners, stresses the grass, and opens the door to chinch bugs and brown patch. Bi-weekly mowing through peak summer is the number one reason Austin lawns thin out by August.
For Bermuda and Zoysia, bi-weekly mowing works fine through early spring and fall, but weekly service is better through the peak June-August growing stretch. We will recommend the schedule that matches your grass — not the one that is most profitable for us.
Winter service shifts automatically. From mid-November through February, we drop to monthly check-ins to clear any fallen debris, perform occasional mulching cuts on warm-season grass to keep leaves off, and adjust as weather allows. No charges for visits we skip.
What’s Included in Every Visit
Mowing at the correct height for your grass type. Line-trimming around every tree, fence, fence post, sign, mailbox, AC unit, and bed edge. Edging of bed lines, sidewalks, and driveway — we run a dedicated edger, not a trimmer on its side, because the edge stays cleaner and lasts longer. Blow-off of all clippings from hard surfaces. And a crew-lead walk-through before we leave.
What is not included as standard but available as add-ons: fertilization programs, weed control, aeration and overseeding, grub treatment, and leaf cleanup during peak fall. Those run as separate scheduled services because each has its own calendar and billing, and bundling them hides what you are actually paying for. For property-wide care, combine mowing with landscape design work or irrigation service for a coordinated program. We can also schedule around hardscape installations so your lawn stays intact.
Pricing
Flat weekly or bi-weekly rate based on lot size, turf area, obstacle count, and routing. Most Austin residential lots fall in the $45 to $95 per visit range. You get a firm quote before any work starts — if pricing ever needs to change (new beds added, scope expanded), we update the quote before the change takes effect, not after. Auto-pay on a card or ACH monthly. No setup fees. No cancellation fees beyond the 30-day notice.
Schedule Your Austin Lawn Mowing Service
Request a free quote to confirm route availability for your neighborhood and lock in a fixed service day. Most new customers start service within 7 to 10 days of quote acceptance. For property-wide work combined with mowing, see our service areas page for coverage details, or call (512) 690-4912.
Austin Pricing & Scheduling
Most Austin customers fall in our standard route schedule. We confirm pricing on the first visit and lock in service days for the season. (512) 690-4912 for a same-day quote.
Related Services
- Hardscaping in Texas — Patios, retaining walls, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens built on properly compacted base.
- Landscape Design in Texas — Custom designs featuring Texas-native plants and drought-tolerant materials.
- Leaf Removal in Texas — Seasonal leaf cleanup, yard debris removal, and bed preparation.
- Irrigation in Texas — Smart Wi-Fi sprinkler installation, repair, and zone tuning.
- Commercial Landscaping in Texas — Full-service commercial grounds maintenance for offices, HOAs, and retail.
- Service Areas — full list of Travis County suburbs we cover
- Get a Free Quote — same-day response during business days
Mowing schedules only work when watering is legal too. See Austin’s current watering schedule for your assigned day and hours.
We provide lawn mowing across Austin and the nearby communities, including Lawn mowing in Bee Cave, Lawn mowing in Buda, Lawn mowing in Cedar Park, Lawn mowing in Dripping Springs, and Lawn mowing in Georgetown — see all the areas we serve.
How is Lawn Mowing priced and scheduled in Austin?
Most Austin customers fall on our standard route schedule. Pricing is locked on the first visit and held for the season — $45-$95 per visit is the typical range. Call (512) 690-4912 for a same-day quote.
What’s Included
- On-site walkthrough with the lead crew member
- Written estimate before any work begins
- Service window confirmed in writing
- Final walkthrough and quality check
Questions About Lawn Mowing in Austin
# How often should I mow my Austin lawn?
For St. Augustine lawns in Austin, weekly mowing April through October is the right cadence. For Bermuda or Zoysia lawns, bi-weekly works in spring and fall, but weekly is better June through August. Winter service drops to monthly for all grass types.
# Why do you cut St. Augustine so tall?
St. Augustine is a warm-season grass that does most of its work in the Central Texas heat. Taller blades (3.5-4 inches) shade the soil, hold moisture, and keep the runners from scalping. Cutting St. Augustine short in an Austin July is the number one reason lawns brown out, get chinch bugs, and fill with weeds by August.
# Do you bag clippings or mulch?
Default is mulching — clippings decompose quickly in our climate and return nitrogen to the soil. We bag on request (adds a small fee per visit) or when the grass has gone too long between cuts and clippings would clump. For leaf-heavy fall visits, we collect and remove rather than mulch-in.
# What happens if it rains on my mow day?
If it is actively raining or the lawn is too saturated to mow without rutting, we reschedule to the next available day — usually the same week. Rain-delayed lawns don't get skipped; we don't charge for visits we don't perform.
# Can I skip weeks when I'm out of town?
Give us at least 48 hours' notice and we will skip that visit. No charge for skipped visits. If you're gone for an extended stretch, we will adjust the mowing height on the return visit so we're not violating the one-third rule on overgrown grass.
# Do you sharpen your mower blades?
Yes — weekly. Dull blades tear grass tips, which turn brown within a day or two. If you have ever wondered why your lawn looks brown at the tips the day after a service, that's the reason. It's a small detail that separates professional crews from cut-rate operators.