Lawn Care Cost in Lexington SC: 2026 Pricing Guide

Weekly mowing for a standard Lexington residential lot (5,000-10,000 sq ft) runs $35-$55 per visit. That includes mowing, edging, trimming, and blowing clippings off hard surfaces. Smaller lots (under 5,000 sq ft): $30-$40. Larger lots (10,000-20,000 sq ft): $55-$80. Properties over half an acre: $80-$120. Annual mowing cost for a standard lot on a weekly program: $1,200-$1,800 (36-40 visits, March through November).

Standalone fertilization: $50-$80 per application. A typical Bermuda lawn needs 4-6 applications per year ($200-$480 annually). Centipede needs only 2 ($100-$160). Pre-emergent herbicide (February): $40-$60. Post-emergent spot treatment: $30-$50 per visit. Weed-and-feed combination programs: $150-$350/year. A Clemson Extension soil test ($6) eliminates guesswork and prevents over-application -- the cheapest investment in lawn care.

Core aeration: $75-$175 (once per year, best in spring for Bermuda, fall for Fescue). Overseeding (Fescue shade areas): $100-$250. Grub prevention: $50-$100. Dethatching (power rake): $150-$300. Sod repair (per pallet, 450 sq ft): $200-$350 installed. Leaf removal (per visit): $150-$400. Irrigation startup/winterization: $50-$100 each. These are typically one-time or seasonal add-ons to a regular mowing program. Most homeowners add aeration and one leaf removal pass to their base mowing plan.

Mow Only (weekly mow + edge + blow): $1,200-$1,800/year. Mow + Feed (adds 4-6 fertilizer rounds + weed control): $1,800-$2,400/year. Complete Care (all above + aeration + overseeding + grub prevention + soil test): $2,400-$3,200/year. Premium (Complete Care + leaf removal + irrigation management): $3,200-$4,500/year. All programs are billed monthly for convenience. Annual contracts save 10-15% vs. per-visit pricing.

Bermuda (most common in Lexington): highest maintenance cost. Needs weekly mowing March-November, 4-6 fertilizer apps, and dethatching every 2-3 years. Annual cost: $1,800-$3,200. Centipede: lowest maintenance. Mow every 10-14 days, 2 fertilizer apps, minimal weed pressure. Annual cost: $1,000-$1,800. Zoysia: moderate maintenance. Slower growth means less mowing, but needs more frequent sharpening (dense grass dulls blades faster). Annual cost: $1,400-$2,400. Fescue (shade areas only): needs fall overseeding every year ($100-$250) because it thins in SC summer heat. Annual cost comparable to Bermuda.

Lot size is the primary driver. Beyond that: grass type (Bermuda needs more mowing than Centipede), terrain (slopes, obstacles, narrow gates), service frequency, and program comprehensiveness. Properties with heavy tree cover need more leaf management and shade-grass overseeding. Properties with irrigation systems cost less to maintain because watering is consistent. Neighborhoods like South Lake and Saluda Pointe with HOA lawn standards often require the Mow + Feed tier minimum. Properties along Lake Murray tend to have more diverse grass types due to varying sun exposure.

Equipment upfront: riding mower ($1,500-$3,000), push mower ($300-$600), string trimmer ($100-$250), edger ($150-$300), blower ($100-$200). Total: $600-$4,000. Annual maintenance: blades, belts, oil, gas ($100-$200). Your time: 1-2 hours per week, 36-40 weeks/year. At $45/week professional mowing, DIY breaks even in about one season for a push-mower property. But you also invest 40-80 hours per year. For fertilization and weed control, the math favors professional -- they buy chemicals at wholesale and apply correctly. Improper DIY application wastes product, damages grass, or misses the timing window.

The best lawn care quotes come from an on-site visit, not a phone estimate. We measure the lawn, identify the grass type, note obstacles and terrain, and provide a fixed monthly price. No surprises, no hourly billing. For mowing-only service, most companies can quote from a satellite photo. For full programs including fertilization, a soil test ($6 via Clemson Extension) is the foundation of an accurate recommendation. Call (839) 250-1959 or use our AI-powered smart quote tool for an instant ballpark.