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Lawn Care Startup Cost Calculator

Estimate your lawn care business startup costs with an editable line-item budget — equipment, truck, insurance, licensing, and working capital, grouped by category.

Item Typical range Your amount
Equipment
Commercial mower (walk-behind or ZTR, used) Used vs new makes a large cost difference $2,500–$11,000
String trimmer, backpack blower, stick edger $600–$2,000
Ear protection, safety glasses, gloves $50–$200
Vehicle
Open trailer (6×12 or 7×14) $1,200–$4,500
Pickup truck (used, 3/4-ton) Varies widely by year, mileage, and market $12,000–$40,000
Licensing & Permits
Local business license Varies by city/county $50–$400
Pesticide applicator license (where offering chemical services) Not needed for mowing-only service $0–$350
Insurance
General liability (annual, $1M/$2M) $400–$1,500
Commercial auto (annual, pickup truck) $800–$2,500
Marketing
Logo + website DIY builders (Wix/Squarespace) reduce cost $200–$2,000
Door hangers, flyers (first-season run) $100–$500
Supplies
First-fill fuel, trimmer line, oil, lawn treatment chemicals $150–$500
Working Capital
3-month operating buffer (fuel, misc, seasonality gap) Lawn care is seasonal — budget for pre-revenue gap $1,500–$5,000
Total startup cost
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Cost by category
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Sources

  1. SBA Microloan Program. U.S. Small Business Administration. Retrieved .
  2. NerdWallet — How to Get a Business License. NerdWallet. Retrieved .
  3. Gushwork — Lawn Care Business Startup Cost Guide. Gushwork. Retrieved .

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