Fall Leaf Cleanup Pricing (2026): Per Visit, Per Cleanup and Seasonal Rates

Leaf cleanup is priced by property size, tree density, and disposal method, and the pricing model matters as much as the number: a single "final cleanup" is a different product from weekly leaf service across a two-month drop.

What does fall leaf cleanup cost?

A one-time cleanup on a typical quarter-acre suburban lot runs $200 to $500. Heavily wooded lots run $400 to $1,200. Weekly leaf service during peak drop runs $50 to $150 per visit. Full-season packages are often $300 to $900 depending on lot size and visit count.

What are the pricing models and when do you use each?

• Per visit: best when leaf volume is unpredictable or the customer wants control
• Per cleanup (one or two scheduled): best for light-tree lots that only need a mid-fall and a final pass
• Seasonal flat rate: best for wooded lots — you price for the expected number of visits and absorb weather variance

What factors drive the estimate?

Turf area, number and species of mature trees (oaks and some others hold leaves late and extend the season), bed area where leaves must be hand-removed, slope, and whether leaves are mulched in place, bagged, hauled, or blown to a municipal pile. Haul-off and dump fees are a real cost on wooded lots — meter them.

How do you protect a seasonal flat rate?

Cap the number of visits or the season end date in the agreement. A late, heavy drop or an early snow that traps leaves can turn a flat-rate lot into a loss. State that cleanups after the first snow, or a set number of visits, are the limit of the package.

Example: one-time cleanup on a wooded quarter-acre lot

Line item	How it's priced	Example
Blow and collect turf areas (2-person crew, 2.5 hrs)	Crew-hours × rate	$275
Hand-clear beds (1 crew-hr)	Crew-hours × rate	$110
Vacuum load and haul-off (2 loads)	Per load	$120
Gutter clear-out (single story)	Add-on	$125
Total		$630

Illustrative numbers only. Use your own rates, production times and local costs.

Bundle fall services

Fall is a natural time to sell more than leaf removal. Offer packages that combine leaf cleanup with gutter cleaning, a final mow, aeration and overseeding, shrub cutbacks or winterizing irrigation. Bundles raise the ticket and fill your fall schedule. See lawn aeration and overseeding cost and how to price gutter cleaning jobs.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I charge for leaf removal?

Price from crew time and disposal. A one-time cleanup on a typical suburban lot commonly runs about $200 to $500, with wooded lots higher.

Should I charge by the hour or by the job for leaf cleanup?

Many landscapers estimate by the hour internally but quote a fixed price per cleanup, so customers know the total.

Is leaf haul-away extra?

Often, yes. Hauling and disposal fees vary, so many companies list it separately or offer mulching in place as a lower-cost option.