Yard Cleanup Cost in Lexington SC: 2026 Pricing Guide

Light cleanup (scattered debris, no hauling needed): $100-$200. Standard cleanup (full property clear, up to 1 truck load of debris hauled): $250-$450. Heavy cleanup (mature tree canopy, extensive debris, multiple loads): $400-$700. Post-storm emergency cleanup: $200-$1,000+ depending on scope. Overgrown property rescue (3+ months unmaintained): $400-$1,200. Pre-listing real estate prep: $300-$600. All prices include labor, equipment, and debris removal. We do not leave piles for you to deal with.

Single fall visit (standard lot): $200-$400. Two-visit fall package (October + December): $350-$700 (15-20% savings). Three-visit package (October + December + January): $475-$950. Spring cleanup (after winter): $200-$400. Leaf removal cost depends heavily on tree coverage -- a lot with 3 oaks costs significantly more than one with light ornamental trees. Heavy oak canopy (10+ mature trees) can double the per-visit cost. Properties in South Lake Drive and along Lake Murray tend toward the higher end due to mature tree coverage.

Old Barnwell and Lexington Place (established, mature canopy): $350-$700. These neighborhoods have the heaviest leaf volume and most frequent storm debris. South Lake and Saluda Pointe (newer subdivisions): $200-$400. Younger trees, smaller lots, less debris volume. Lake Murray waterfront: $400-$900. Shoreline debris, dock areas, larger properties. White Knoll and Gilbert: $250-$500. Larger lots but typically less canopy. Highway 378 corridor: $200-$450. Standard residential lots. The biggest cost difference between neighborhoods is tree maturity, not lot size.

A standard cleanup includes: clearing all leaves and debris from lawn areas, blowing leaves out of landscape beds, ground-level gutter clearing, bed edging and weed removal, branch and limb pickup (up to 4 inches diameter), loading and hauling all debris off-site, and a final blow of driveways and walkways. Separate pricing applies for: roof gutter cleaning (ladder work), tree pruning above 10 feet, and stump grinding. We include haul-away in every cleanup -- no dump fees, no curbside piles.

The Midlands averages 3-4 significant storm events per year. Emergency response (within 48 hours): $200-$500 for branch and debris clearing. Major storm cleanup (downed limbs, scattered debris across property): $400-$1,000. Ice storm damage (worst case, extensive canopy loss): $500-$1,500+. Fallen tree removal is separate from cleanup and typically requires an arborist ($500-$2,000 per tree depending on size and location). Insurance covers debris removal only when it damaged a covered structure -- trees that fall in the yard without hitting anything are your cost.

DIY supplies: leaf blower ($200-$400 to buy, $40-$60/day to rent), yard waste bags ($3-$5 each, 20-40 bags per heavy cleanup), dump runs ($25-$75 per trip if your municipality does not offer free yard waste pickup). DIY time: 6-12 hours for a standard lot. Professional cost for the same work: $250-$450 in 3-5 hours with a multi-person crew. The math favors professionals for most homeowners, especially the December cleanup when it is cold and often wet. Where DIY makes sense: light leaf blowing between professional visits to keep the lawn from smothering.

One-time cleanup: full price per visit. Seasonal contract (spring + 2-3 fall passes): 15-20% savings per visit plus priority scheduling. Annual maintenance contract (spring + fall + storm response): 20-25% savings plus guaranteed 48-hour storm response. Recurring clients also get consistent crew that knows the property -- they remember where the irrigation heads are, which beds are sensitive, and what the property looks like when it is properly clean. New client one-time cleanups take 20-30% longer because the crew is learning the property.

Book recurring seasonal contracts (spring + fall) for 15-20% per-visit savings. Mulch-mow light leaf cover between professional visits to reduce debris volume. Bundle cleanup with mulching or pressure washing on the same visit for package pricing. Schedule early -- October bookings for fall service avoid last-minute premium pricing. Keep beds maintained between visits so the cleanup crew can focus on the heavy work. Consider pine straw on slopes to reduce debris washout after storms. We offer free on-site estimates with transparent pricing. Call (839) 250-1959.