Leaf removal pricing by yard size and tree density -- protect your lawn before winter.
| Yard Size | Light Leaves | Moderate Leaves | Heavy Tree Cover | Multiple Visit Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1/4 acre | $150-225 | $225-325 | $325-450 | $200-275/visit |
| 1/4-1/2 acre | $225-325 | $325-450 | $450-600 | $275-375/visit |
| 1/2-1 acre | $325-475 | $475-650 | $650-875 | $375-525/visit |
| 1+ acre | $475-650 | $650-900 | $900-1,200 | $525-700/visit |
1-3 trees = base (light). 4-6 trees = moderate. 7+ large trees = heavy.
Maple/birch (early drop, small leaves) = base. Oak (late drop, heavy leaves, acorns) adds work.
One-time cleanup = base. Multi-visit program (3-4 visits) costs more total but better per-visit rate.
Including final low mow for winter prep adds time.
Add gutter cleaning to fall cleanup and save vs. booking separately.
Light load (1-2 pickups) = included. Heavy loads require multiple trips.
Complete leaf removal from lawn, beds, and hard surfaces
Final mow at winter-prep height (2.5-3 inches)
Bed cleanup (leaves out of beds to prevent matting)
Hard surface cleanup (driveway, walkways, patio)
All debris hauled away, not just blown to the curb
If they blow leaves to the curb and leave -- that's not cleanup (City of Madison doesn't vacuum residential streets)
Madison does not provide curbside leaf vacuuming for residential properties.
If they skip the beds -- matted leaves suffocate perennials and encourage snow mold
Leaf mats trap moisture and promote fungal disease.
If they don't do a final mow -- your lawn enters winter at the wrong height
Too-tall grass mats under snow and breeds snow mold.
Our fall cleanup for a standard 1/4-1/2 acre Madison property with moderate leaf coverage is $325-425, including leaf removal, bed cleanup, final mow, and full haul-away. We offer a 3-visit program for heavy tree cover at $275-350/visit -- less stress on your lawn than waiting for one massive cleanup. Bundle with gutter cleaning and save 10%.
Madison sits in one of the heaviest deciduous tree canopy regions in the Midwest. The city's oak, maple, and elm tree-lined streets are beautiful -- until October. Leaf fall in Madison typically runs 6-8 weeks, from early October through late November. Oak trees are notorious for holding leaves until well after the first frost. The City of Madison requires yard waste to be composted or delivered to designated drop-off sites -- leaves cannot go in regular trash. Leaving leaves on your lawn through winter promotes snow mold, a fungal disease that creates dead patches in spring.
Every property is different. Tell us about yours and we'll send a clear, no-obligation quote within 24 hours.