Free Lawn Mowing Quote Calculator
Enter your lawn size and costs, and see what you should actually charge to protect your margins.
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You should charge
$10.31
for this job
Estimated time: 10min
See exactly what this job costs you — and what you're probably missing.
Estimated time: 10min
How this calculator works
Most operators price based on gut feel or what the bloke down the road charges. This calculator works differently. It starts with your actual costs and works up to a price that covers them.
It estimates how long the job will take based on your lawn size, then applies your hourly labor rate, fuel costs, and insurance. On top of that, it adds your target profit margin so you're not just breaking even.
The result is a recommended price based on what it actually costs you to do the job, not an industry average or a guess.
What this calculator doesn't include: equipment depreciation, vehicle costs, admin time, green waste disposal, and weather downtime. These are real costs that eat into your margins. GUS tracks all of them so every quote you send protects your profit.
Want to know your true costs first? Try our Lawn Mowing Cost Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you calculate lawn mowing costs?
- Start with your actual costs: labor rate, fuel, insurance, and setup time. Estimate how long the job takes based on lawn size, then multiply by your total hourly cost. Add your profit margin on top. This gives you a price based on what the job actually costs you, not a guess.
- How much per square metre for lawn mowing?
- In Australia, professional lawn mowing typically ranges from $0.10 to $0.25 per square metre, depending on your costs, equipment, and target margin. Smaller lawns cost more per sqm because setup and travel time are spread over less area.
- Should I charge by the hour or per job?
- Per job is better for profitability. Hourly pricing penalises you for being fast and efficient. Calculate what the job should cost based on time and expenses, then quote a flat price. If you get faster, your margin improves instead of your income dropping.
- What should be included in a lawn care quote?
- A professional lawn care quote should include the property address, services to be performed such as mowing, edging, and cleanup, the total price, GST if applicable, a quote validity period, and your business details including your ABN in Australia. GUS generates professional quotes with all of this in minutes.
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