Guide
How much does lawn mowing cost in Ireland?
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The short answer
Lawn mowing in Ireland is usually priced per cut, and the size of the lawn, how often it's cut, how easy the access is and the state of the grass decide the price. Regular weekly or fortnightly plans generally cost less per cut than one-off visits, and an overgrown lawn costs more to bring back the first time. GoOnSure.ie's own price guide is coming to this page; until then, quotes are free and there's no obligation.
What decides the price
The main things that make one quote different from another:
- The size of the lawn, and whether it's front, back or both
- How often it's cut: regular plans usually cost less per cut than one-offs
- Access: steps, narrow side passages and steep banks take longer
- The state of the grass: an overgrown lawn takes more than one visit to bring back
- Extras like edging, strimming around obstacles and an end-of-season tidy
Plans versus one-off cuts
A regular plan means the grass never gets long, so each cut is quicker and the lawn stays healthier. One-off cuts suit a garden before a sale, a rental between tenants, or a lawn that's been let go, but each visit takes longer because there's more to cut.
What happens to the clippings
Clippings are either mulched back into the lawn, which feeds the grass, or left in your brown bin. Ask about this when you get a quote, because it affects how long each visit takes.
Getting a price
The quickest way to an accurate quote is to say roughly how big the lawn is, how often you'd like it cut and when it was last done. A photo helps.
Questions
Is weekly mowing more expensive than fortnightly?
Over a season, weekly means more visits, so it costs more in total, but each cut is usually quicker and the lawn looks better. Fortnightly costs less overall.
Does an overgrown lawn cost more?
Usually, yes. Long grass has to be brought down over more than one cut so the lawn isn't damaged, which takes more time.