Leaf removal costs $191 to $592 for a typical project, a $379 national average across 35,524 Angi projects – while HomeGuide puts most residential lawns at $150 to $700 and LawnLove at $79 to $326 per visit, averaging $172.1,2,3 Expect $0.02 to $0.10 per square foot, or $400 to $1,000 per acre on larger lots.1*
$191 – $592
typical project, Angi
$379
national average, 35,524 projects
$150 – $700
per lawn, HomeGuide
$172
average visit, LawnLove
Quick math: a 4,000 sq ft yard at Angi’s per-square-foot rate (4,000 x $0.02 – $0.10) is $80 to $400 – our multiplication. The low end matches LawnLove’s $79 floor for a light cleanup; the high end assumes heavy leaf volume across the whole yard.
Published prices at a glance
Three references, all fetched and read October 2026:
| Measure | Angi1 | HomeGuide2 | LawnLove3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical total | $191 – $592 (avg $379) | $150 – $700 | $79 – $326 (avg $172) |
| Per square foot | $0.02 – $0.10 | – | – |
| Per acre | $400 – $1,000 | $450 – $1,000 | – |
| 1/4 acre lot | $175 – $250 | $200 – $400 | – |
| 1/2 acre lot | $200 – $500 | $300 – $500 | – |
| Raking, per hour | $25 – $50 | $150 – $450 per visit | – |
| Blowing, per hour | $15 – $45 | $150 – $600 per visit | – |
| Vacuuming, per hour | $40 – $60 | $200 – $700 per visit | – |
| Disposal fee | $5 – $10 per bag | – | – |
| Quarterly contract | – | – | $250 – $750 per year |
| Bi-weekly contract | – | – | $1,000 – $1,500 per year |
Where they disagree: LawnLove’s $79 to $326 sits well under Angi’s $191 to $592. LawnLove prices the routine cleanup visit booked on its platform, while Angi’s $379 average across 35,524 projects folds in big wooded lots, vacuuming and haul-away. HomeGuide’s $150 to $700 spans both. For a standard suburban yard with moderate tree cover, budget from LawnLove’s numbers; for acreage or heavy leaf volume, plan with Angi and HomeGuide.1,2,3
What pushes the price up
Property size and tree coverage: the two main drivers – pros quote by the acre on large lots ($400 to $1,000) and by the square foot ($0.02 to $0.10) on smaller ones per Angi.1
Method: blowing is the cheapest hourly rate ($15 to $45), raking runs $25 to $50, and vacuuming – best for heavy volume – costs the most at $40 to $60 per hour per Angi.1
Disposal: expect $5 to $10 per bag on top of labor per Angi; a big yard can fill dozens of bags.1
Frequency: one deep fall cleanup costs more per visit than a seasonal contract – LawnLove’s quarterly plans run $250 to $750 a year, while bi-weekly service through leaf season reaches $1,000 to $1,500.3
Add-ons: gutter cleaning adds $100 to $250 and aeration $100 to $300 per HomeGuide – see our lawn aeration cost guide for the full aeration breakdown.2
Three worked examples (we did the math)
| Project | Cost basis | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 acre lot, average tree cover | published ranges for that size (Angi vs HomeGuide) | $175 – $250 vs $200 – $400 |
| 4,000 sq ft yard, per-sq-ft pricing | 4,000 x $0.02 – $0.10 (Angi) – our math | $80 – $400 |
| 3-hour rake-and-bag, 6 bags hauled | 3 x $25 – $50 per hour + 6 x $5 – $10 per bag (Angi) – our math | $105 – $210 |
These are example projects, not quotes – lot size, tree density, method and disposal set the real number. Measure the yard with our square footage calculator.
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FAQ
How much does leaf removal cost? $191 to $592 typical per Angi ($379 average across 35,524 projects); HomeGuide puts most lawns at $150 to $700 and LawnLove at $79 to $326 per visit.1,2,3
Is it cheaper to rake, blow or vacuum leaves? Blowing has the lowest hourly rate ($15 to $45 per Angi) and covers ground fastest; raking runs $25 to $50 per hour; vacuuming costs most ($40 to $60) but handles heavy volume in one pass.1
Is a seasonal contract worth it? If your yard needs more than two or three cleanups a season, yes – LawnLove’s quarterly contracts run $250 to $750 a year versus $79 to $326 per one-time visit, and bi-weekly service costs $1,000 to $1,500.3
Can I just leave the leaves? Mulch-mowing a light layer feeds the lawn, but a thick mat smothers grass and invites mold and pests over winter. If you skip removal, mow the leaves into dime-sized pieces instead.1
Sources
*Prices are 2025-2026 national averages from the cited sources and vary by property size, tree coverage, method and region. Get at least three itemized quotes.