LawnStarter is the easiest way to do yard work. You enter your address, get an instant price, choose a date, and a local Pro shows up and does the work. No phone tag, no estimates, no contracts.
This guide walks you through exactly how LawnStarter works for new customers: what happens from booking to your first completed mow. You’ll also find what you need to know about pricing, your Guarantee, and how to manage your service going forward.
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| • Your first mow is $19; most customers pay $42-$68 per visit after that • You can skip, pause, or reschedule any visit with 48 hours’ notice, no charge • If anything is off after a visit, report it within 5 days, and LawnStarter will re-mow or refund |
Here’s What Happens Next: From Booking to First Mow
After you book a mowing service through the website, the process starts:
- LawnStarter matches you with a local Pro who is background-screened and highly rated by previous customers. You can see their profile before the first visit.
- You get a confirmation with your service date and appointment window. Most customers get their first appointment within 48 hours of signing up.
- Your Pro arrives and completes the job. You’ll get a text when they’re on the way and another when the job is done.
- Before-and-after photos are submitted after every visit. Check them in the app.
- Your card is charged 3 days after the service is completed, not at the time of booking. The 3-day window gives you time to review the work before payment goes through.
Robin Chipman, a LawnStarter customer for 10+ years, describes her first experience: “Within minutes of downloading the app, I had set up an account, scheduled my first service — including mowing, trimming, and mulching — and even knew the name of my pro. It already felt different.”
Your First Mow: What to Expect
Your first visit will take slightly longer than recurring ones. Your Pro will see your property for the first time and take note of the layout, obstacles, and the current condition of your lawn.
Then the Pro will get to work.
What’s included in every mow:
- Precision mowing at the right height for your grass type
- Crisp edging along driveways, patios, and walkways
- Blowing clippings off all hard surfaces
Things to keep in mind before your service:
- Unlock gates so your Pro can access the backyard
- Keep pets indoors during the service window
- Remove pet waste from the yard before your Pro arrives
- Move any objects that would block mowing, like hoses, toys, and furniture
Long grass fee: If your grass is over 9 inches tall, a long grass fee applies. It can add 50%-100% to the price of that visit. This fee is common on first visits for lawns that haven’t been maintained recently. Normal pricing resumes on the next visit.
Your Done Right Guarantee
LawnStarter backs every job with a Done Right Guarantee: If you’re not satisfied, rate the job in the app within 5 days, and you’ll get a re-mow or a full refund. LawnStarter reports a 95% customer satisfaction rate on the first visit. For the other 5%, the Guarantee handles it.
Every job also comes with a $2 Million Property Protection Pledge that covers accidental damage caused by your Pro.
LawnStarter’s Guarantee and the customer service are a big part of what Chipman appreciates so much.
“You have that team of people backing you up, which you don’t have (with an independent lawn care service)…
“You have this assurance someone is going to be there for you and help you through any problems. It’s the reason why I like LawnStarter. It’s the reason why I’m loyal to it.”
Pricing After the First Visit
Your first mow costs only $19. After that, most customers pay $42-$68 per visit, depending on lawn size and how often you schedule.
LawnStarter calculates your lawn’s square footage instantly using satellite imagery (calculated from your address), so there’s no need to measure your yard. No estimates from a service provider, no negotiations.
For Chipman, the transparency was refreshing: “The price was another nice surprise — way better than I expected.”
You can choose between weekly, biweekly, and monthly service frequencies. (Monthly service becomes available in July.) Weekly service costs less per visit than biweekly service, and biweekly service costs less than monthly service. If you change your schedule later, your price updates automatically.
Unsure how often to schedule mowing services? See what the pros say in our article, Weekly vs. Biweekly Mowing: What’s Best for Your Yard and Wallet?
Skipping, Pausing, and Canceling
For mowing, LawnStarter asks that you complete at least 3 visits before canceling. The 3-Cut Minimum policy gives your Pro time to learn your lawn and gives you a realistic picture of what consistent service looks like.
Before visit 3, you can still skip, pause, or reschedule at any time with 48 hours’ notice.
One rule to know: If you cancel a scheduled visit with less than 24 hours’ notice, you’ll be charged a $15 fee.
Certain non-mowing services — like bush trimming, leaf removal, flower bed weeding, lawn treatment, and pool cleaning — can be booked as one-time services. There is no 3-visit minimum.
What to Do After Your First Mow
Your first mow is done, and you’re on the schedule for the next one. Here’s how to make the most of your account going forward:
- Message your Pro. Need to leave a note about a gate, a garden bed, or a specific area? You can message your Pro directly through the app.
- Rate your Pro. Ratings shape which Pros get future jobs. A 5-star rating keeps your Pro on your account.
- Explore add-on services. LawnStarter offers more than 30 outdoor services. Some are available to any customer from day 1; others unlock once you’re an active mowing subscriber. Browse them in the app.
When it comes to add-ons, LawnStarter CEO Steve Corcoran says: “Your yard. Your way. That’s what we’re all about. More choices, more services, more happy customers.”
See Related: Did You Know? Being a LawnStarter Customer Unlocks Nearly 30 Other Outdoor Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Log in to the app or website, go to your Service tab, and select “I want to change my Pro.” LawnStarter will match you with another qualified Pro in your area.
Chipman says, “Changing your Pro is an easy process, and it takes the awkward conversation off the table — you don’t have to have the face-to-face…whatever the reason, you can just get a new Pro with LawnStarter.”
No. As long as your gate is unlocked and pets are secured, your Pro can complete the service without you there. You’ll get a text notification when the job is done.
Your Pro will typically reschedule for the next available clear-weather day. LawnStarter prioritizes lawn health, so mowing in wet conditions is avoided to prevent damage to your yard.
Book Your First Mow
Getting your lawn right takes the right equipment, the right timing, and time you may not have. LawnStarter makes it simple: Get an instant quote, pick a time, and a vetted local Pro will handle the rest.
LawnStarter customer Chipman puts it this way: ”LawnStarter has taken a huge weight off my shoulders. Now, instead of stressing over the yard, we get to actually enjoy it.”
Main Image: LawnStarter pro Carlos Garza kneels beside lawn mower in San Antonio, TX. Image Credit: LawnStarter
