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Free lawn care estimate template
Price mowing and maintenance clearly — visit frequency, what's included each trip, and what's extra. Copy the template on site and text it, or send a quote link customers approve on their phone.
How to use this template
- 1Tap Copy on the blank template (or the example).
- 2Paste into Notes, Messages, or email.
- 3Replace every [fill in] with your job details and prices.
Blank template — fill in your job
Every line says [fill in]. Change those to your customer, scope, and prices.
YOUR BUSINESS Business name: [fill in] Phone: [fill in] Email: [fill in] CUSTOMER & JOB Customer name: [fill in] Job address: [fill in] Estimate number: [fill in] Today's date: [fill in] Quote good until: [fill in — often 14 days] PROJECT NAME [fill in — e.g. Weekly lawn care — 0.25 acre] WHAT WE WILL DO • [fill in — mow height and frequency] • [fill in — edging, trim, blow off hard surfaces] • [fill in — seasonal extras: fert, aeration, etc.] NOT INCLUDED (say "none" if everything is covered) • [fill in — e.g. irrigation repair] • [fill in — e.g. tree removal or major landscaping] PRICE • Per visit or monthly service — $[amount] • Materials (fertilizer, seed, if any) — $[amount] • Setup / first visit — $[amount] TOTAL: $[fill in] Deposit: [30]% = $[fill in] — due when customer approves Balance: due when job is finished HOW TO APPROVE Reply YES to this message, or use the quote link I send you.
Example quote — copy and edit
Realistic sample with numbers. Change names, scope, and dollar amounts for your job.
Fairway Lawn Co. (Customer: Chris & Dana Webb) 77 Birchwood Ct, Pflugerville TX Project: Weekly lawn care — ~0.25 acre Quote #312 · Good for 14 days WHAT WE WILL DO • Mow turf at 3.5"; string-trim and edge each visit • Blow clippings off walks and driveway • 4 visits per month — weather permitting NOT INCLUDED • Fertilization and weed control • Irrigation repair PRICE • Weekly service (4 visits / month) — $220 • Spring cleanup — first visit — $95 • Fuel & disposal — $25 TOTAL: $340 Deposit (30%): $102 Balance: $238
Quick checklist — before you leave
- 1Lot size or lawn sq ft
- 2Obstacles (gates, slopes, pets)
- 3Visit frequency (weekly / biweekly)
- 4Bag vs mulch clippings
- 5Seasonal add-ons discussed
Preview — customer quote link
Fairway Lawn Co.
Proposal for
Chris & Dana Webb
77 Birchwood Ct, Pflugerville TX
Weekly lawn care — ~0.25 acre
Valid 14 days from send date
Scope of work
- Mow turf at 3.5"; string-trim and edge each visit
- Blow clippings off walks and driveway
- 4 visits per month — weather permitting
Not included
- Fertilization and weed control
- Irrigation repair
Your price
- Weekly service (4 visits / month)
- $220
- Spring cleanup — first visit
- $95
- Fuel & disposal
- $25
30% deposit ($102) due on approval
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What to include in a lawn care estimate
Lawn care customers compare on what happens every visit — not just the monthly price. Spell out mow height, edging, blow-off, and what is an extra charge.
Property size and access
Note approximate lawn sq ft or acreage, gate width, slopes, and obstacles. Bigger or harder-to-mow lots need more time — put that in the scope or price.
Visit frequency and schedule
State weekly vs biweekly, which day you service, and what happens in rain or drought. Monthly package pricing should say how many visits are included.
What each visit includes
List mow height, string-trim, edging, and blow-off. Say whether you bag clippings or mulch them — customers assume different things.
Seasonal and add-on work
Fertilization, aeration, overseeding, and spring/fall cleanup are often separate. Quote them as add-ons so the base mowing price stays clear.
Exclusions
Tree work, bed planting, irrigation repair, and landscaping install are common exclusions unless you price them separately.
Price, deposit, and how to start
Show per-visit or monthly total, when payment is due, and how the customer approves. First visit or setup fee belongs on the quote if you charge one.
Contractor estimate best practices
Write it on site while details are fresh
Measure, note access issues, and capture exclusions before you drive away. Quotes written at night from memory miss the edge cases that become change orders.
Use language the homeowner understands
Skip trade jargon unless you explain it. “Two coats on walls, one coat semi-gloss on trim” beats “full interior application per spec.”
Set an expiration date
Material prices and your schedule change. A 14-day validity date creates urgency and protects you from honoring an old number months later.
Send a link, not a screenshot
A branded quote link looks professional on mobile, is easy to forward to a spouse, and can include approve-and-pay in one step — better than a PDF lost in a group text.
Follow up within 48 hours
A short text — “Any questions on the quote I sent?” — often closes the gap between “looks good” and “approved.” Most jobs are lost to silence, not price.
Frequently asked questions
- What should a lawn care estimate include?
- Lot size or sq ft, visit frequency, what you do each trip (mow, trim, edge, blow), clippings policy, and what's excluded (fertilizer, irrigation, landscaping). Monthly package vs per-visit pricing should be explicit.
- How do I price weekly lawn mowing?
- Estimate time per visit for mow, trim, edge, and cleanup — then multiply by your hourly rate or use a flat per-visit price. Offer a monthly package (e.g. four visits) so customers compare apples to apples.
- Is lawn care different from a landscaping estimate?
- Yes. Landscaping install quotes focus on materials and one-time work. Lawn care is recurring service — frequency and per-visit scope matter more than mulch quantities.
- Can I send a lawn care quote from my phone?
- Copy the template here, or use BuildQuote to talk through the property on site and text a branded link the customer can approve with a deposit.