Most residential mowing runs $30–70 per visit, or roughly 1–6¢ per square foot depending on region and terrain. Price the mow, then price the month: weekly clients pay 4–5 visits, biweekly 2–3, and biweekly cuts usually carry a small premium per cut because the grass comes heavier.
Terrain is the second lever after size — slopes, fences and obstacles can add 15–30% to the time even on a small lot. If your price lands below $30, you are likely paying yourself under minimum wage once drive time counts.
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Most residential mows land between $30 and $70 per visit. Small flat lots under 5,000 sq ft can go lower; large or steep properties justify $75 and up.
Sell the season, bill per visit. A weekly agreement at a slightly lower per-cut price beats one-time cuts because the route density pays your drive time.
Treat a first mow on an overgrown lot as a one-time clean: add 30–50% for the extra passes and string-trimming, then quote the regular weekly rate from the second visit.