One of the first things people ask me before I even walk their property is some version of this.
“Ryan, just be straight with me — what’s this going to cost?”
I’m Ryan Lingenfelter, owner of Cutting Edge Lawn & Landscaping in Garson, Ontario. Since 2020, I’ve quoted hundreds of properties across Greater Sudbury — Garson, Val Caron, Hanmer, Lively, Chelmsford, Azilda, Capreol. I know what lawn care actually costs in this city because I’m pricing jobs here every single week.
So here’s what most lawn care companies won’t do: I’m going to give you real, honest 2026 pricing for every service we offer, explain what drives costs up or down, and tell you what a full season of professional lawn care actually runs for an average Sudbury homeowner.
No bait-and-switch. No hiding behind “call for a quote.” Just straight numbers from someone who does this work on Sudbury properties every day.
Grass Cutting — What It Actually Costs in Sudbury Right Now
Grass cutting is our most requested service, and also the one with the most confusion around pricing. So let me break it down clearly.
For a typical Sudbury residential property, weekly grass cutting runs $39 to $65 per visit depending on lot size. Most of the properties I service in Garson, Val Caron, and Hanmer sit right around $45 to $50 per cut.
Every cut includes mowing the full lawn at the right height — I run every mower at 3 inches, never scalped — plus trimming around edges and fences, edging along driveways and walkways, and blowing clippings off hard surfaces. That’s the full job, every time.
Here’s what drives the price up:
- Larger lot size — anything over 8,000 square feet starts going up
- Lots of obstacles — trees, garden beds, tight spaces all add time
- Overgrown lawn — if it hasn’t been cut in three weeks, we charge for the extra pass
- Access issues — properties where we can’t get equipment close to the work area
We offer both monthly billing and seasonal contracts running May through October. Most of my regular customers choose seasonal contracts because it locks in their rate and guarantees their spot on the schedule. Spring fills up fast in Sudbury — if you’re thinking about weekly cutting this season, the time to book is now, not June.
Core Aeration — Sudbury Pricing for 2026
Core aeration is the service I push hardest every spring — because it makes the single biggest difference on Sudbury’s clay-heavy, compacted soil. I’ve gone into detail about why in this article on the most common spring lawn mistakes, but the short version is this: if you’re not aerating, everything else you do for your lawn — watering, fertilizing, overseeding — is running at half efficiency at best.
For a standard Sudbury residential property, core aeration runs $49 to $149 depending on lot size:
- Small lot under 3,000 sq ft: $49 – $75
- Average lot 3,000 to 6,000 sq ft: $75 – $99
- Large lot 6,000 to 10,000 sq ft: $99 – $149
- Commercial or acreage properties: custom quote
Most properties need aeration once a year. Heavily compacted soil or high-traffic lawns benefit from twice a year — spring and fall. Best timing in Sudbury is early to mid-May for spring aeration. We’re right in that window now.
Sod Installation — Real Costs in Greater Sudbury
Sod installation has the widest price range of anything we do, because the variables are bigger. I covered every detail in my complete Sudbury sod installation guide — including timing, soil prep, and what questions to ask any contractor you’re getting quotes from.
Here’s the pricing summary.
Full sod installation in Greater Sudbury — including old lawn removal, soil prep, topsoil, sod, labour, and basic grading — runs $2.50 to $4.50 per square foot.
- Typical front yard around 1,000 sq ft: $2,500 – $4,500
- Average backyard around 2,500 sq ft: $6,250 – $11,250
- Full property 5,000 sq ft and up: custom quote
The sod itself costs $0.50 to $0.90 per square foot. Everything else — soil prep, topsoil, grading, labour — is where the real cost lives. And it’s where corners get cut.
Here’s my honest advice: if someone is quoting you under $2 per square foot installed, something is being skipped. It’s almost always topsoil depth or proper grading. That lawn will look great for six weeks and start failing in year two. Then you’re paying someone to redo the whole job.
Property Cleanup — Spring and Fall Pricing
We do property cleanup twice a year for most customers — once in spring after snowmelt clears, and once in fall before the ground freezes. Both matter, but they’re different jobs.
Spring cleanup in Sudbury means power raking to pull up the thatch layer, removing debris and dead material that built up under the snow, and doing the first real assessment of how the lawn came through winter. This is the step most homeowners either skip or do halfway — and it’s the reason a lot of Sudbury lawns never fully recover from winter. Spring cleanup starts at $199 for an average residential lot.
Fall cleanup covers leaf removal, final debris clearing, and end-of-season property work. Also starting at $199 for average lots.
Larger properties, heavy leaf accumulation, or yards with a lot of gardens and tight spaces run higher — typically $299 to $499. If you’ve got mature trees dropping leaves over a big backyard, budget for the higher end.
Hedge Trimming — What to Expect in Sudbury
Hedge trimming is one of those services where the price range is wide because the job itself varies so much. A small, well-maintained hedge on a Garson property is a completely different job from overgrown cedar hedges that haven’t been touched in three years.
- Basic trim on a small, well-kept property: starting at $99
- Average residential hedge job: $150 – $250
- Overgrown or large hedge work: $300 and up
Most properties need hedge trimming two to three times through the growing season — once after the main spring growth flush in late May or early June, once mid-summer, and sometimes a final pass in early fall. Keeping up with it annually makes each job faster and cheaper. Letting it go for two or three years turns a $150 job into a $400 job.
Mulch and Decorative Stone — Pricing in Greater Sudbury
Mulch and decorative stone pricing depends on how much bed area you have and which material you go with.
- Basic mulch installation: starting at $199
- Decorative stone installation: starting at $299
- Full garden bed refresh — mulch plus edging plus cleanup: $399 and up
Stone costs more upfront but typically lasts five or more years. Organic mulch breaks down and needs refreshing every one to two years. On a lot of Sudbury properties — especially ones with slopes or drainage issues — stone is the smarter long-term call. I’ll usually tell you which makes more sense for your specific property when I do the quote walk.
What Most Sudbury Homeowners Actually Pay for a Full Season
Here’s what a full season of professional lawn care looks like on an average Sudbury residential property with my crew:
- Weekly grass cutting — 22 cuts, May through October: approximately $990 – $1,100
- Spring core aeration: $75 – $99
- Spring property cleanup: $199
- Fall property cleanup: $199
Total for the full season: roughly $1,400 to $1,600.
That works out to about $27 to $31 per week through the season. For most homeowners I talk to, that’s the cost of getting their weekends back and knowing their lawn is being cared for correctly every single time — right mowing height, right timing, right equipment.
A lot of people tell me they tried to save money doing it themselves for a few years, then called me after the lawn started declining and realized they’d been mowing too short, skipping aeration, and missing the spring cleanup window. The recovery job often costs more than a full season of maintenance would have.
How to Get a Straight Quote for Your Property
Every property in Greater Sudbury is a little different — lot size, access, obstacles, condition of the existing lawn, tree coverage, slope. The numbers above are real Sudbury pricing, but your actual quote depends on walking your specific property.
I offer free on-site quotes across Greater Sudbury. I walk the property, look at what it actually needs, and give you a straight number. No pressure, no upsell, no vague “depends on a lot of factors” non-answer. Just a real price for your real lawn.
📞 Call or text Ryan directly: 705-507-6787
🌐 Or fill in the details here: cuttingedgelawn.ca/quote
Most spring quotes are scheduled within a week. If you’re thinking about any of these services for this season, sooner is better — the schedule fills up fast once May gets going.
Licensed & Insured | Owner-Operated | Garson, Ontario | Serving Sudbury Since 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does grass cutting cost in Sudbury Ontario in 2026?
Weekly grass cutting in Greater Sudbury runs $39 to $65 per visit for a typical residential property. Most average lots in Sudbury sit around $45 to $50 per cut, with pricing depending on lot size, obstacles, and service frequency.
How much does core aeration cost in Sudbury?
Core aeration in Greater Sudbury runs $49 to $149 for residential properties depending on lot size. Most average residential lots fall between $75 and $99.
What does a full season of lawn care cost in Sudbury?
A full season including weekly grass cutting from May to October, spring core aeration, spring cleanup, and fall cleanup typically runs $1,400 to $1,600 for an average Sudbury residential property.
How much does sod installation cost in Greater Sudbury in 2026?
Full sod installation in Greater Sudbury runs $2.50 to $4.50 per square foot installed, including soil prep, sod, labour, and basic grading. A typical 1,000 square foot front yard costs $2,500 to $4,500 fully installed.
How much does property cleanup cost in Sudbury?
Spring and fall property cleanup in Greater Sudbury starts at $199 for an average residential lot. Larger properties or yards with heavy leaf accumulation typically run $299 to $499.
Ryan Lingenfelter is the owner of Cutting Edge Lawn & Landscaping in Garson, Ontario. Since 2020, his crew has provided full lawn care services across Greater Sudbury including Garson, Val Caron, Hanmer, Lively, Chelmsford, Azilda, and Capreol. Licensed, insured, BBB A+ rated, and ThreeBest Rated for lawn care services in Sudbury.
📞 Phone: 705-507-6787
📍 Service Area: Greater Sudbury, Ontario
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