Cost guide · Updated Aug 9, 2026
Lawn care cost in Houston in 2026
Weekly in-season lawn care in Houston runs $40 to $95 per visit in 2026 — median around $58 for a standard quarter-acre lot. The growing season stretches close to forty weeks, and the most expensive mistake homeowners make here is treating chinch bug damage as a watering problem.
Typical range
$40 – $95 per visit
~$58 per visit · standard ~1/4-acre lot
By scope
| Scope | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly (in-season, ~34 visits) | $45 – $70 / visit | ~$1,530 – $2,380 / season |
| Bi-weekly | $60 – $95 / visit | |
| One-off / overgrowth cleanup | $95 – $220 | |
| Full program (mow + edge + blow + 6–8 treatments) | $2,200 – $3,900 / yr |
What swings the price
- St. Augustine turf, which needs a high mow blade and more frequent visits than Bermuda.
- Chinch bug and take-all root rot pressure, which turn into treatment line items.
- Standing water and soggy ground after heavy rain, which forces reschedules.
- Lot size, slope, and gate width — narrow gates rule out a ride-on mower.
- Fall leaf load from mature live oaks and pecans.
Houston specifics
Chinch bugs are the signature Houston lawn problem and they are routinely misdiagnosed. The damage shows as irregular yellow-then-brown patches in the hottest, sunniest part of the lawn, spreading outward — which looks exactly like drought stress, so homeowners water more and make it worse. The field test is simple: part the grass at the edge of a dying patch and look for small black insects with white wings on the runners. A crew that checks before recommending more irrigation is worth keeping.
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FAQs
How much does weekly lawn care cost in Houston?
$45–$70 per visit for a standard quarter-acre lot, median around $58. Larger lots and full-service visits including edging, trimming, and blowing run toward the top of the range.
How long is the mowing season in Houston?
Roughly 34 to 40 weeks, from late February into November. Growth slows enough for biweekly service in December and January but rarely stops entirely, which is why annual contracts here are priced off far more visits than in northern metros.
How do I tell chinch bug damage from drought stress?
Chinch damage starts in the hottest, sunniest area and spreads outward in irregular patches that do not recover after watering. Part the grass at the edge of a dying patch and look for small black insects with white wing markings. Watering more makes chinch damage worse, not better.
What mow height should St. Augustine be cut at in Houston?
Three and a half to four inches. Cutting shorter scalps the runners, exposes soil to weeds, and increases drought and disease stress. If a crew is scalping your St. Augustine in July, that is a reason to change crews.
What does a full lawn program cost annually in Houston?
$2,200–$3,900 for a standard lot, covering recurring mow, edge, and blow plus six to eight fertilization and weed treatments. Fungicide for take-all root rot and insecticide for chinch pressure are usually separate line items.
Sources
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension — St. Augustine and chinch bug management (2026)
- LawnStarter — lawn mowing cost (2026)
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Prices refresh quarterly. Last review: Aug 9, 2026.