Spring Cleanup Cost in Madison, WI
Reviewed by Vance Ferry·Founder & Owner, TotalGuard Yard CareLast updated: Madison-area lawn care professional since 2023. Pricing reflects real Dane County jobs completed in 2025–2026.
Get your yard season-ready after a Wisconsin winter -- real pricing by lot size.
Spring Cleanup in Madison, WI costs $385–$695 per cleanup for the typical Dane County property. Price varies with lot size, terrain, frequency, and condition: the single biggest factor is usually property size. Below: real 2026 ranges by tier, what should be included, and how to spot a lowball quote.
Spring Cleanup Pricing in Madison
| Yard Size | Basic Cleanup | Full Cleanup | Full + Dethatching |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1/4 acre | Custom quote | $385-475 | Custom quote |
| 1/4-1/2 acre | Custom quote | $475-575 | Custom quote |
| 1/2-1 acre | Custom quote | $575-695 | Custom quote |
| 1+ acre | Custom quote | $695+ | Custom quote |
Under 1/4 acre
1/4-1/2 acre
1/2-1 acre
1+ acre
Factors That Affect Your Price
Winter debris load
+20-35%Light (few trees, protected yard) = base. Heavy branches, leaf carryover, storm damage adds work.
Landscape beds
+15-25%No beds = base. 200+ sq ft of beds needing cleanup adds time.
Dethatching
+$75-150Optional but recommended after Wisconsin winters.
Perennial cutback
+10-15%Ornamental grasses/perennials needing spring cutback add labor.
Haul-away volume
+$50-75/load1-2 truck loads = included. 3+ loads of debris cost extra.
Timing
+0-10%Early April (first available) = peak demand pricing. Late April/May = standard pricing.
What Should Be Included (Don't Accept Less)
Full property walk to remove branches, leaves, and winter debris
First mow of the season at proper spring height
Landscape bed cleanup (remove dead foliage, debris)
Bed edging to re-define lawn/bed borders after frost heaving
Hard surface blowoff (driveway, walkways, patio)
If they just mow over the debris -- that's not a cleanup
Debris must be removed, not chopped up and left.
If they skip bed edging -- your beds will look neglected all season
Frost heaving pushes edges out of alignment every winter.
If they don't haul away debris -- you're paying for them to make piles, not clean up
Hauling is part of the service.
How TotalGuard Compares
Our full spring cleanup for a standard 1/4-1/2 acre Madison property is $475-575, including debris removal, first mow, bed cleanup, edging, and haul-away. Add dethatching for $100-125 if your lawn feels spongy. Everything hauled away same-day -- your property is ready for the season when we leave.
Why Madison Is Different
Madison winters are hard on lawns. 40-50 inches of average snowfall compacts turf, and freeze-thaw cycles from December through March heave landscape edging and crack pavement borders. Spring cleanup should happen as soon as snow melts and soil is firm enough to walk on without sinking -- typically mid-to-late March in Madison. The city's brush and yard waste drop-off sites on Sycamore Avenue and Olin Avenue open for the season in April, so we time debris haul-away accordingly. Early booking is critical -- most Madison lawn care companies are fully booked for spring cleanup by mid-March.
Frequently Asked Questions
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