Search around for lawn mowing prices in St. Louis and you'll notice most companies don't publish a number — you have to request a quote and wait for a callback. We'd rather just tell you what it costs, because lot size is the biggest driver of price and that's something you already know before you ever pick up the phone.
Our minimum, and how pricing scales
Every visit has a $50 minimum — that covers a cut, trim, and blow-off on a small, easy-access lot. From there, price scales up based on three things: lot size, how accessible the yard is, and how often we're coming.
Pricing by lot size
These are typical per-visit rates for routine mowing, trimming, edging, and clean-up on a weekly schedule with easy access. Corner lots, heavy slopes, or lawns with a lot of obstacles (play sets, gardens, tight side yards) push the price up from here.
- Up to 5,000 sq ft (typical city lot) — $50 per visit (our minimum)
- 5,000–10,000 sq ft (standard suburban lot) — around $65 per visit
- 10,000–20,000 sq ft (larger lot, roughly a quarter- to half-acre) — around $93 per visit
- 20,000 sq ft up to an acre — around $131 per visit
Not sure how big your lot is? Your county assessor's website usually lists square footage, or you can pace it off roughly — most of our estimates only need to be accurate within a few thousand square feet to land on the right tier.
Accessibility
A lawn with a wide, clear gate and nothing in the way costs the least to service. Narrow gates, multiple access points, or obstacles like garden beds and slopes add roughly 10%. Steep grades, very tight access, or yards that need extensive hand-trimming around obstacles add roughly 25%, since they take real crew time that a flat, open lot doesn't.
What's included in a standard visit
- Mowing at the correct height for the season and grass type
- String trimming along fences, beds, and structures
- Edging along driveways and walkways
- Blowing clippings off hard surfaces
Bagging clippings, fertilization, weed control, and aeration/overseeding are separate services — we cover the difference between routine mowing and a full lawn renovation in our guide to fixing a patchy lawn.
Frequency: weekly, biweekly, or one-time
Weekly is our base rate. St. Louis's fescue and zoysia lawns grow fast during peak spring and fall stretches, which is why most companies push weekly service — a lawn that grows 2-3 inches between visits takes longer to mow and clean up, and scalping a long lawn stresses the grass. Biweekly runs about 15% more per visit since each mow takes longer on the extra growth. A one-time or occasional cut (no recurring schedule) runs about 35% more per visit — there's no standing relationship to plan around, and the lawn is often more overgrown than a maintained one.
Why we publish our pricing
Most local lawn care pricing is locked behind a quote request, which makes it hard to budget or compare. We'd rather earn the job on the work itself, not on being the only number you're able to get quickly. If your lot doesn't fit neatly into a tier above, or you want a plan that includes fertilization and weed control, reach out and we'll build a real schedule around your yard.