Yard Clean-Ups
Leave the big clean-up jobs to us.
Sometimes as homeowners life can get ahead of us and our Pacific Northwest climates can have your landscape growing out of control in no time. Seattle Sustainable Landscapes can help you with those bigger clean-up jobs so that you can focus on enjoying your outdoor space.
How much do yard clean-up services cost?
Our options below are “site unseen” clean ups. We will send out two crew members to work on your property for the quoted time. They will get as much done as they can in that period. The crew is used to coming with eyes to clean up and prune for the health of the space. You are also welcome to send some directions to us via email ahead of time, or you can direct them while they are onsite.
- Quarter-Day Clean-up (2 people for 2 hours): $450
- Half-Day Clean-up (2 people for 4 hours): $825
- Full-Day Clean-up (2 people for 8 hours): $1500
These options include labor and clean green waste removal up to a cubic yard, which is usually sufficient.
(Pricing does not include tax)
Don’t forget to ask about our maintenance packages!
Our Yard Clean-up Services include but are not limited to:
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Mowing & edging lawns
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Hand weeding
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Weed whacking
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Pruning shrubs and small trees* below 10’
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Removing leaves & organic debris
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Raking beds
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Blowing and sweeping the space clean
*All trees 10-15’ or taller must be maintained by a licensed arborist according to Seattle code.
Services we offer for additional charge outside of these packages:
- Dirt or sod removal
- Excessive leaf removal
- Pressure washing
- Mulch additions
- Small paver repairs
- Irrigation repairs
- Planting project to install or replace shrubs, perennials, or small trees
Here are some of the essentials that are addressed with a typical yard clean-up:
- Mowing: Mowing helps to remove excess growth, promote healthy new growth, and control weeds
- Edging: Edging the lawn is essential to incorporate a beautiful yard, having the clean delineation makes it obvious where the lawn ends and the hardscape or bed begins
- Hand weeding: Weeds can compete with your plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight. We avoid all use of chemical poison weed treatments, do the right thing, and do not poison our lakes, streams, and oceans for the generations to come. It takes time but it is worth it.
- Pruning: Pruning is the process of removing dead, damaged, or excess growth from plants. Pruning helps to promote healthy new growth, improve the appearance of your plants, and maintain their size, shape, and health.
- Raking: Hand raking is a great option for the removal of debris.
- Blowing: While blowing can be loud, it is by far the most effective way to clear fallen debris. We are exploring the use of battery-powered blowers and are hopeful that the improvements in battery technology will increase the viability of electric blowers.
- Trimming: Power tools, such as hedge trimmers, can be a convenient and efficient way to trim hedges and other plants. You will notice the improved speed, efficiency, consistency, and reach when using power tools for trimming. With that said, it leaves a specific aesthetic and is not the ideal way to prune for optimal long-term plant health. Highly selective hand pruning is ideal for optimal plant health and long-term aesthetics.
- Fertilizing: Fertilizing your lawn and plants helps to provide the nutrients that they need to grow and thrive. Choose a fertilizer that is appropriate for your grass and plants – we love compost and dark fine mulch as our first choice, but there are lawn-specific fertilizers that we use.
Seattle Sustainable Landscapes can help you with these projects to keep your yard looking its best and ensure that your plants are healthy and well-cared for.
From Our Clients
“This has been my favorite home improvement project. This company literally made me a yard where there previously was overgrowth, concrete, large stumps and rocks. They were able to complete the project on time and their cost was much more reasonable than others I interviewed. The project lead Fernando was hard working and communicative. The owner David (and Jeff previously) as well as the GM Chris all stayed in touch throughout the project. I would definitely use them for other projects in the future”
“The team put in an irrigation system in our front and back yard, cleaned everything up and added many new plants to the sunny and shady areas around our home. The owner was very personable, explained everything well and did exactly what he said he was going to do. He was fantastic to work with. His team was wonderful, super hard workers, and very friendly. They helped create color and beauty in every nook and cranny of our yard. My husband and I are very thankful we used this company.”
“Happy with my choice. I had a very small townhouse backyard that was a bit of a mess (low quality builder-grade plantings) and had somewhat of an idea what to do with it. They provided good advice and the final result turned out very well. Finished ahead of schedule too! One year later and I'm still happy with the result. I definitely won't forget the attention and responsiveness of this company. Thanks a bunch! ”