What Affects the Cost of Leaf Cleanup?

Short answer: The price of a leaf cleanup depends on yard size, the number and size of trees, how deep the leaves are, how many garden beds need hand work, and whether leaves are bagged or hauled away. Photos of your yard are the fastest way to an accurate written quote.

The factors, one by one

Yard size and layout

A small front lawn in a newer subdivision is quick. A deep lot with side yards, slopes and fence lines takes longer.

Trees and leaf volume

Mature maples and oaks produce far more leaves than young street trees. Lots next to ravines and woodlots collect leaves from beyond the property line.

Garden beds

Beds, shrubs and ground cover need careful hand work so plants are not damaged.

Disposal

Bagging for municipal collection versus hauling everything away the same day.

Condition

Dry, fresh leaves move quickly. Wet, matted leaves after weeks of rain take longer.

Number of visits

One final cleanup, or a plan with two or three visits through the season.

How to keep the cost down

• Book early in October to get your preferred dates.
• Combine leaf cleanup with fall cleanup and snow removal in one quote.
• Mulch the light early drop yourself and book the heavy peak.
• Keep gates unlocked and pets inside on the day.

What to avoid

• Comparing quotes that include different things.
• Choosing a quote with no mention of disposal.

Get a quote

Send photos by WhatsApp to 647-617-4020 and you get a written leaf cleanup quote before any work starts.

Questions homeowners ask

Is leaf cleanup charged by the hour or by the job?

Either can work. What matters is a written quote that lists what is included.

Does haul-away cost more than bagging?

Usually, because of the trip and disposal. It saves you storing and setting out bags.

Is a second visit cheaper?

Follow-up visits are often quicker because the bulk is already gone.