Houston, TX · 2026 Guide
Houston Lawn Care Pricing Guide
Wondering what lawn care really costs in Houston? Here are honest, local 2026 rates for mowing, landscaping, pavers, drainage, lighting and mulch — based on what crews actually charge across Houston, Spring, The Woodlands, Tomball, Cypress, Humble, Kingwood and Conroe.
2026 price table
| Service | Typical Houston price |
|---|---|
| Weekly mowing (standard lot) | $35 – $65 per visit |
| Weekly mowing (large lot ¼ acre+) | $65 – $120 per visit |
| Bi-weekly mowing | +15–25% vs. weekly |
| Full yard cleanup (one-time) | $250 – $850 |
| Mulch installation (delivered + spread) | $75 – $110 per cubic yard |
| Paver patio / walkway | $14 – $25 per sq ft installed |
| Paver driveway | $18 – $30 per sq ft installed |
| French drain | $30 – $60 per linear foot |
| Yard drainage assessment | Free with quote |
| Landscape lighting (residential) | $2,000 – $5,500 |
| Sod install | $1.20 – $2.50 per sq ft |
Ranges based on FB Lawncare jobs and published market data across greater Houston, TX. Final pricing depends on lot size, access, materials and site condition.
Lawn mowing rates in Houston
The average lawn mowing rate in Houston runs $35–$65 per visit for a standard residential lot on a weekly schedule. Bi-weekly mowing costs 15–25% more per visit because the grass is heavier. Larger ¼-acre+ lots, steep terrain or hard-to-access yards trend toward $65–$120 per cut.
Paver patios, walkways & driveways
Paver installation in Houston typically runs $14–$25 per sq ft for patios and walkways and $18–$30 per sq ft for driveways. Houston clay soils need proper base prep — a cheap install that skips compaction shows up as settling and puddling within a year.
Drainage & French drains
With Houston's flat lots and heavy rain, drainage is the #1 quiet landscape problem we fix. French drains usually run $30–$60 per linear foot installed; a typical residential project lands between $1,500 and $4,500 depending on length, depth and discharge.
Landscape lighting
A residential low-voltage landscape lighting install in Houston typically runs $2,000–$5,500, including LED fixtures, a transformer and labor. LED systems pay back fast on energy and bulb life compared to halogen.
Mulch & seasonal cleanup
Mulch installation in Houston runs $75–$110 per cubic yard delivered and spread, depending on mulch type. A full one-time yard cleanup — leaves, debris, edging, weed pull, hedge trim — typically runs $250–$850.
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