- What is LawnStarter?<\/a><\/li>
- How LawnStarter Works<\/a><\/li>
- LawnStarter Services<\/a><\/li>
- LawnStarter Price<\/a><\/li>
- LawnStarter vs. Competitors<\/a><\/li>
- LawnStarter Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li>
- LawnStarter Customer Reviews<\/a><\/li>
- LawnStarter Quality Assurances<\/a><\/li>
- FAQ About LawnStarter<\/a><\/li>
- LawnStarter Verdict: We\u2019re No. 1<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>
What is LawnStarter?<\/h2>
LawnStarter was launched in 2013 by three entrepreneurs who were inspired to help a friend with his small lawn care company. <\/p>
The three also recognized that there is no national lawn care company in what is a $105 billion annual lawn care and landscaping market.<\/p>
The company emerged at a time when brands like Uber, GrubHub, DoorDash and others were sprouting up to feed consumers\u2019 appetite for on-demand services, and LawnStarter filled a similar niche in the lawn care sector. <\/p>
Lawn Love and GreenPal have similar origin stories, launching to meet an untapped (or unmowed?) demand. Lawn Love and GreenPal remain focused more on lawn care, though GreenPal now offers snow removal too.<\/p>
You may also want to read our Lawn Love review and GreenPal review.<\/p>
Over the years, LawnStarter grew to include a roster of thousands of yard care specialists across the U.S. Today, LawnStarter continues to specialize in expert lawn service but also offers tree care, landscaping, pressure washing, fence installation and repair, gutter cleaning, pool maintenance, and more. <\/p>
How LawnStarter Works<\/h2>
Ordering lawn care and other outdoor services is simple.<\/p>
Step 1:<\/strong> On LawnStarter<\/a> or the mobile app, key in your address, name, phone number and email, then click \u201cGet Your Quote.\u201d Next you select the services you\u2019re seeking. <\/p>
Step 2:<\/strong> From the menu of lawn care and other outdoor services, choose one or more that you want. For lawn care, select the service frequency (weekly, biweekly, or monthly).
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<\/figure> Below the menu (see above), you can note special instructions or specify the work to be done.
Make sure your contact information at the bottom of the page is correct, then hit the \u201cGet Free Quotes\u201d button. <\/p>Step 3:<\/strong> LawnStarter instantly pairs you with one of its lawn care pros in your area.
For other outdoor services, LawnStarter connects you to local pros (landscaping, roofing, or fencing, for example) who can do the work.<\/p>Step 4:<\/strong> Plug in your payment information. LawnStarter accepts only credit cards or debit or cards. <\/p>
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LawnStarter Services<\/h2>
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<\/figure> LawnStarter offers services in a variety of specialties, including mowing<\/a>, gutter cleaning, leaf removal<\/a>, landscaping<\/a>, tree care, and many other areas \u2013 20 in all. <\/p>
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<\/figure> LawnStarter Lawn Care Prices<\/h2>
LawnStarter uses local real estate records to calculate the size of your property and then generates a price quote. New customers often are offered a $19 first-time mowing special.<\/strong> After that, mowing prices generally start at $29 per week<\/strong>. <\/p>
A good price range for lawn care for an average, quarter-acre yard is $29 to $65<\/strong>. That includes edging and blowing grass clippings off patios and walkways. <\/p>
Worth Noting: <\/strong>Generally, LawnStarter\u2019s lawn care pros don\u2019t bag clippings. They may if you request it, but expect to pay slightly more.<\/p>
Long Grass Fee: <\/strong>LawnStarter tacks on a Long Grass Fee for grass that is between 6 and 12 inches high. The Long Grass Fee can be 50% to 100% on top of the basic mowing price. <\/p>
Prices for Other Outdoor Services<\/h3>
LawnStarter offers 20-plus outdoor services in all. It\u2019s nearly impossible here to quote an average price for each service because the prices vary somewhat depending upon the size of your home or property, the type of work you need done, the region in which you live, and other factors.<\/p>
LawnStarter vs. Competitors<\/h2>
LawnStarter offers more services<\/strong> than competitors Lawn Love and GreenPal \u2013 20 in all. Lawn mowing may cost a little more with LawnStarter, but it is generally rated higher than the competition. <\/p>
Reviewers gave LawnStarter 4.6 out of 5 stars<\/strong> on average across three major consumer websites, while Lawn Love earned 4.5 stars and GreenPal 4.28 stars out of 5.<\/p>
Here is a comparison of LawnStarter and its two main competitors:<\/p>
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<\/figure> LawnStarter Pros and Cons<\/h2>
You can tell a lot about a company\u2019s service by reading reviews online and scouring feedback from customers. Based on thousands of reviews, here are the things customers consistently love about LawnStarter, along with the things they would like to see tweaked:<\/p>
Pros<\/h3>
- Large array of services available<\/strong>: LawnStarter connects customers with experts in more than 20 specialties<\/li> <\/ul>
- Network of yard care pros is extensive<\/strong>: The company maintains a large roster of local small-business owners in most metropolitan areas nationwide.<\/li> <\/ul>
- Website and mobile app are both user friendly<\/strong>: Obtaining a quote and booking service is a simple process, and quick.<\/li> <\/ul>
- Yard care professionals are heavily screened<\/strong>: LawnStarter verifies that its contractors are bonded and insured as required by state and local regulations.<\/li> <\/ul>
- 7-day customer support<\/strong>: Customer service personnel are available daily to respond to complaints, and they scour consumer websites in order to effectively respond to issues. <\/li> <\/ul>
- Responds to customer concerns rapidly<\/strong>: Customers have the ability to review service and receive quick resolutions to problems.<\/li> <\/ul>
- Satisfaction guarantee<\/strong>: We pledge that you don\u2019t pay if we can\u2019t fix your concern to your satisfaction.<\/li> <\/ul>
- Strong positive reviews from verified customers<\/strong>: Three reputable consumer websites give LawnStarter high marks.
<\/li>- Offers fertilization and other lawn treatments across the U.S.:<\/strong> LawnStarter is much more than a lawn mowing company. <\/li> <\/ul>
Cons<\/h3>
- Not available in all markets<\/strong>: However, LawnStarter is available in most metro areas nationwide, and is expanding rapidly into many others.<\/li> <\/ul>
- Price increased in 2022 <\/strong>for many LawnStarter customers. <\/strong>Like everything else in this crazy economy, the cost of doing business \u2013 fuel, supplies, labor \u2013 has gone up, and contractors have had to pass along increases to their customers.
<\/strong><\/li>- 3-mow minimum: <\/strong>You must commit to at least three mows before you can cancel your service. Not everyone loves this, but it\u2019s necessary to assure the lowest price from our pros.<\/li> <\/ul>
LawnStarter Customer Reviews<\/h2>
Reviews are an effective tool for both assessing customers\u2019 overall satisfaction with a company and gleaning specific details about why. <\/p>
Three of the best platforms for reviews are Trustpilot<\/a>, ShopperApproved<\/a>, and Sitejabber<\/a> because all three accept reviews only from verified customers and do not permit companies to buy positive reviews to skew their ratings.<\/p>
LawnStarter earned consistently high marks from consumers on all three sites. Here is a summary of what you will find on each:<\/p>
- 4.7 out of 5 stars<\/strong> on TrustPilot (2,365 total reviews), and 81% of all reviewers awarded the company 5 stars.<\/li> <\/ul>
- 4.8 out of 5 stars<\/strong> on ShopperApproved (1,145 reviews), with more than 86% of reviewers awarding the company 5 stars.<\/li> <\/ul>
- 4.5 out of 5 stars<\/strong> on Sitejabber (1,205 reviews). Sitejabber ranked LawnStarter first among lawn care websites.<\/li> <\/ul>
Here is a smattering of reviews selected randomly from those websites:<\/p>
- 4.5 out of 5 stars<\/strong> on Sitejabber (1,205 reviews). Sitejabber ranked LawnStarter first among lawn care websites.<\/li> <\/ul>
- 4.8 out of 5 stars<\/strong> on ShopperApproved (1,145 reviews), with more than 86% of reviewers awarding the company 5 stars.<\/li> <\/ul>
- 3-mow minimum: <\/strong>You must commit to at least three mows before you can cancel your service. Not everyone loves this, but it\u2019s necessary to assure the lowest price from our pros.<\/li> <\/ul>
- Price increased in 2022 <\/strong>for many LawnStarter customers. <\/strong>Like everything else in this crazy economy, the cost of doing business \u2013 fuel, supplies, labor \u2013 has gone up, and contractors have had to pass along increases to their customers.
- Offers fertilization and other lawn treatments across the U.S.:<\/strong> LawnStarter is much more than a lawn mowing company. <\/li> <\/ul>
- Strong positive reviews from verified customers<\/strong>: Three reputable consumer websites give LawnStarter high marks.
- Satisfaction guarantee<\/strong>: We pledge that you don\u2019t pay if we can\u2019t fix your concern to your satisfaction.<\/li> <\/ul>
- Responds to customer concerns rapidly<\/strong>: Customers have the ability to review service and receive quick resolutions to problems.<\/li> <\/ul>
- 7-day customer support<\/strong>: Customer service personnel are available daily to respond to complaints, and they scour consumer websites in order to effectively respond to issues. <\/li> <\/ul>
- Yard care professionals are heavily screened<\/strong>: LawnStarter verifies that its contractors are bonded and insured as required by state and local regulations.<\/li> <\/ul>
- Website and mobile app are both user friendly<\/strong>: Obtaining a quote and booking service is a simple process, and quick.<\/li> <\/ul>
- Network of yard care pros is extensive<\/strong>: The company maintains a large roster of local small-business owners in most metropolitan areas nationwide.<\/li> <\/ul>
- How LawnStarter Works<\/a><\/li>