LawnStarter connects you with background-checked local providers for mowing and other outdoor services. You don’t have to search for providers, compare prices, and check their backgrounds.
As a result, you save time and frustration, and get peace of mind that the job will be done right – guaranteed. (And you save the time you would have lost mowing your grass too.)
Call to book service, set up your account online, or download the LawnStarter app. If anything goes wrong, our customer support team has your back.
Below, we break down exactly how LawnStarter works, what it costs, and what happens if a job isn’t done right.
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| • Lawn care at your fingertips: LawnStarter gives you an instant online price and matches you with a background-checked local provider — no haggling or in-person quotes. • LawnStarter offers much more than lawn care: You can get nearly 30 outdoor services across over 3,500 cities, all billed through one account. |
What Is LawnStarter?
Founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, LawnStarter connects homeowners with background-checked independent local providers who offer lawn care, landscaping, and other outdoor home services.
Over the years, LawnStarter has grown from a startup to a profitable company offering services in more than 3,500 cities across the U.S. It recorded more than $100 million in bookings in 2025 and hired its first chief operating officer in 2026.
LawnStarter’s bread and butter remains lawn mowing, but it’s added other outdoor services in recent years as the company aims to be your one-stop shop for all your yard care needs.
As LawnStarter offers new services, its Done Right Guarantee is extended to ensure your satisfaction whether the service provider is cutting grass, trimming trees, or removing leaves. If something does go wrong, our Customer Service team has your back.
The pitch is simple: The convenience of instant pricing, assurance that the job will be done right, , and now a whole range of outdoor services are just a few clicks or a call away.
How LawnStarter Works, Step by Step
Booking takes about 1 minute whether you want weekly lawn mowing or a one-time yard cleanup :
- Enter your address. LawnStarter uses satellite imagery to measure your lawn.
- Get an instant price. You get an upfront quote based on your yard size, the service, and your local market.
- Book your service. Choose a recurring service like lawn mowing (weekly, biweekly, or monthly), or a one-time or recurring service like leaf removal.
- Get matched with a local pro. LawnStarter assigns a background-checked local provider near you and sends them the job.
- “Inspect First, Then Pay”: Your credit card isn’t charged until 3 days after the work is done so you can look things over first.
Rescheduling, messaging your provider, switching providers, and billing all happen in the app or on your online account.
For Oklahoma City LawnStarter customer Robin Chipman, the communication in the app is a real plus.
“The thing I loved about it was all of the communication was in-app,” Chipman says. “People think, ‘Oh, it feels impersonal because it’s an app.’ … It’s actually the exact opposite of what you would think, because you’re talking to your pro, you can message your pro, and they message you.”
What Services Can You Book?
Lawn mowing is our core service, but LawnStarter offers nearly 30 additional outdoor services through your app or online account, including:
- Leaf removal
- Bush and hedge trimming
- Lawn treatment (includes fertilization and weed control)
- Aeration and overseeding
- Yard cleanups
- Tree trimming
How Much Does LawnStarter Cost?
Pricing for each job is based on your yard size, the type of service, and your local market. For a typical suburban lot, lawn mowing costs range from $42-$68.
If you’re a new customer, take advantage of our promotional $19 first mow. After that, recurring mowing stays on a consistent schedule and price unless you change your mowing frequency (weekly to biweekly and vice versa).
There’s no contract and no subscription fee, though LawnStarter requires 3 mows when you sign up so your pro can get to know your lawn and you can test-drive our service.
A $3.99 Trust and Safety Fee is added to the cost of each visit. This fee funds the background screening of service providers and the customer support that backs every job.
See Related: How Does LawnStarter’s Instant Quote Work?
What Makes LawnStarter Different?
The biggest differences between LawnStarter versus hiring a lawn company are convenience and built-in protections.
With LawnStarter, you’re not hiring a stranger. LawnStarter’s business model offers built-in protections for your peace of mind:
- Background-checked providers. Every provider passes a third-party background check.
- The Done Right Guarantee. If there’s an issue with the service, contact LawnStarter within 5 days and we’ll re-mow your yard, refund all or part of the job, or give you a credit.
- Inspect First, Pay Later. Your credit card isn’t charged until 3 days after your service, so you can check the work before you pay.
- $2 Million Property Protection Pledge. If something on your property is damaged, LawnStarter will repair or reimburse any verified loss.
- Free provider switching. Not clicking with your provider? Changing providers takes one click in the app or online. It’s that easy.
“Knowing that there is this bank of pros out there that you can cycle through until you find the one that best fits you is literally one of the best things about the app,” Chipman says.
Even better? “Changing your pro (through the app) is an easy process,” she says. “It takes that awkward conversation off the table.”
- Upfront, transparent pricing. You see the price before booking: No surprise costs or invoices.
- Everything in one app or your online account. Schedule, skip, reschedule, or cancel without a single phone call.
With these protections in place, you can feel safer knowing that your lawn is in the hands of a background-checked provider and that any issues or damage are covered by LawnStarter policies.
See Related:
— LawnStarter vs. Hiring a Local Lawn Care Company
— How LawnStarter Handles Complaints and Disputes
FAQ
No. There’s no contract or subscription fee, although signing up for mowing services requires a minimum of 3 completed mows before you can cancel your service.
With LawnStarter, you get an instant price, a background-checked pro, and a support team with a satisfaction guarantee behind every visit. This saves you the trouble of vetting service providers and handling problems yourself.
For a head-to-head comparison with another lawn care company, see LawnStarter vs. GreenPal: An Honest Comparison.
Hire a Local Lawn Care Provider
Getting lawn care right takes experience, the right equipment, and time you may not have. If you’d rather leave it to someone who does it every day, LawnStarter makes it simple: Get an instant quote, and a background-checked local provider will show up at your property to handle the rest.
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Main Image: LawnStarter Pro Justin Stultz mowing a residential yard. Image Credit: LawnStarter
