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Lawn Care in San Francisco, CA

Compare 10 local lawn care pros. Typical service: $49–$86.

Top Lawn Care Companies in San Francisco

  1. 1.Madroño Landscape Design Studio

    4.8★ (17 reviews)

    4.8★ from 17 reviews

    +14154620489Website

  2. 2.Urgent Lawn Care San Francisco

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +18555823310

  3. 3.Severe Chopper Tree Trimming Service

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +16282017131

  4. 4.Bjorkland -Reyes Landscaping

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +14152058305Website

  5. 5.CK Management Systems

    3.0★ (2 reviews)

    3.0★ from 2 reviews

    +19253953103Website

  6. 6.Outdoors-Landscape

    +14158329667Website

  7. 7.Forevergreen Landscape

    Website

  8. 8.MADAGA SERVICES LLC

    +12096891331Website

  9. 9.Chop Chop Landscaping

    +16282275858Website

  10. 10.edwin gerden service

    +15624860234

Lawn Care Cost in San Francisco

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in San Francisco
Weekly mowing$49–$86/visit
Fertilization$74–$147/application
Aeration$123–$245/job

Lawn Care prices in San Francisco run about 23% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving San Francisco, rated 4.6★ on average across 26 customer reviews.

San Francisco Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Francisco's weather means for scheduling lawn care.

Annual precipitation
20.68"
Heating degree days
3,564
Cooling degree days
19
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45°56.6°4.18"
Feb46.5°58.6°4.1"
Mar47.5°59°2.63"
Apr48.8°59.1°1.18"
May50.6°59.5°0.64"
Jun52.5°60.8°0.21"
Jul54°61.5°0.01"
Aug55.3°62.8°0.05"
Sep54.8°63.8°0.1"
Oct52.9°64.5°1.06"
Nov48.8°61.6°2.55"
Dec45.3°56.8°3.97"

NOAA station data 28.8 miles from San Francisco.

Permits & Regulations in CA

No permit typically required

  • Landscaping work over $1,000 in combined labor and materials requires a CSLB C-27 Landscaping Contractor license
  • Applying pesticides or herbicides for hire requires separate licensing through the Department of Pesticide Regulation
  • Many California water districts enforce irrigation-day restrictions that constrain lawn watering schedules

License required: CSLB C-27 Landscaping Contractor license (work over $1,000)

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov

Lawn Care FAQs for San Francisco

How much does lawn mowing cost in San Francisco?

Weekly mowing in San Francisco typically runs $49-$86 per visit.

How often should I mow in San Francisco?

Given San Francisco rainfall of 20.68 inches, weekly mowing is typical in peak season.

Are there fertilizer restrictions in CA?

Yes — Landscaping work over $1,000 in combined labor and materials requires a CSLB C-27 Landscaping Contractor license. This affects San Francisco lawn schedules.

How many lawn services cover San Francisco?

We track 10 lawn professionals serving San Francisco.

Does grass grow year-round in San Francisco?

With 19 cooling degree days and winter lows near 45F, San Francisco lawns keep growing through much of the winter, so mowing rarely stops entirely.

How much watering do San Francisco lawns need?

At 20.68 inches of annual rainfall and summer highs near 65F, San Francisco lawns typically need supplemental irrigation for most of the growing season.