How Much Does Lawn Care Cost in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake (2026)?

Lawn care in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake starts at $55 per week for a standard residential yard, with most homeowners paying between $55 and $80 per week depending on yard size. That covers weekly mowing, edging, trimming, and cleanup on a recurring schedule. One-off services like aeration, overseeding, and seasonal cleanups are priced separately. This guide gives you Andrae's Landscaping's real local rates so you can budget accurately before you call.

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Lawn Care Pricing in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake

These are Andrae's Landscaping's actual starting rates for recurring weekly lawn care. Final pricing is confirmed after a free on-site visit, since yard shape and access affect time per visit.

Most residential lots in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake fall in the small to medium range. Greenbrier and Great Bridge neighborhoods in Chesapeake tend to have larger lots than comparable neighborhoods in Virginia Beach, so Chesapeake customers often land in the medium tier.

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What Affects Lawn Care Cost

The yard size tiers above are a starting point. A few things can move the final number:

Yard shape and obstacles. A rectangular lawn with clear access takes less time than an oddly shaped yard with lots of trees, raised beds, flower borders, and tight corners to edge around. More obstacles means more trimming time.

Access. If we can drive equipment close to the work, visits are faster and more efficient. Properties with locked gates or very narrow side access take longer to service.

Frequency. Weekly recurring service is the most efficient to price and the most cost-effective for the homeowner. One-off mowing visits are available but priced differently since they often involve more catch-up work.

Add-ons. Hedge and bush trimming, bed edging, mulching, and seasonal cleanups are all available alongside your weekly plan. These are priced as add-ons rather than folded into the weekly rate, so you only pay for what you need.

Condition of the lawn. A lawn that hasn't been mowed in several weeks takes significantly longer to cut safely than a well-maintained one. First visits on neglected lawns sometimes carry an initial cleanup rate before the regular schedule applies.

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What's Included in Weekly Lawn Care

At Andrae's Landscaping, every weekly visit includes:

• Mowing at the correct cut height for your grass type
• Edging along driveways, walkways, and bed borders
• String trimming around trees, fences, and obstacles
• Blowing down hard surfaces before we leave

Nothing gets skipped. The same standard applies whether it's the first visit of the season or the twentieth.

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Seasonal Services and What They Cost

Recurring weekly lawn care handles the growing season. The calendar around it involves a few additional services worth budgeting for:

Spring cleanup. Post-winter debris removal, dethatching where needed, and bed edging to start the season right. Priced by property size and condition.

Aeration and overseeding. Best done in fall in Hampton Roads, when soil temperatures are still warm enough for germination. Aeration breaks up compacted ground; overseeding fills thin or bare patches. Particularly worthwhile in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake where summer heat stress and heavy foot traffic compact soil.

Fall cleanup. Leaf removal, final trimming, and bed cleanup before winter. With the tree cover common in neighborhoods like Deep Creek, Great Bridge, and Larchmont, fall cleanup is not optional if you want the lawn to recover properly in spring. See our fall cleanup page for Chesapeake for more detail.

Mulching. Applied in spring to suppress weeds and retain moisture through Hampton Roads summers.

All seasonal services are available as standalone bookings or bundled with a recurring plan. Ask about pricing when you request your quote.

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Is Weekly Lawn Care Worth It?

The short answer is yes, for most homeowners. A lawn mowed on the right schedule at the right height stays healthier, crowds out weeds more effectively, and recovers from summer stress faster than one mowed whenever it becomes convenient. Skipping mows during peak growing season causes the grass to get too long between cuts, which stresses the turf and leaves clippings that smother the lawn rather than feeding it.

The time calculation also matters. A medium-sized yard takes most people two to three hours to mow, edge, and trim properly. At $65 to $70 per week, recurring lawn care costs less per hour than most other services people outsource without a second thought.

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Lawn Care Costs in Virginia Beach vs Chesapeake

Rates are consistent across both markets since we serve them from the same base. The main difference is lot size. Virginia Beach neighborhoods like Great Neck, Kempsville, and Lynnhaven tend toward the small-to-medium range. Chesapeake neighborhoods like Western Branch, Hickory, and Deep Creek include more medium and large lots, so average weekly spend runs slightly higher per customer. Both markets are served with the same crew and the same standard.

If you're in Chesapeake or Norfolk, we have dedicated service pages with the same pricing and more neighborhood detail.

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How to Get an Accurate Quote

Our rates above give you a solid starting point, but final pricing is always confirmed after a site visit. Here's what helps us give you an accurate number quickly:

1. Know your rough yard size. You don't need to measure precisely. Pacing it off or checking your property record gives us a starting tier.
2. Note any access constraints. Gate width, slope, or obstacles around the yard.
3. Tell us what you want included. Weekly mowing only, or a package with trimming, edging, and add-ons.
4. Mention the current condition. If the lawn hasn't been maintained recently, we'll factor that into the first visit.

Call 757-908-3855 or request a free quote online and we'll confirm your rate after a quick visit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a contract for recurring lawn care?

No long-term contract required. We work on a recurring schedule and you can adjust or pause with reasonable notice.

Do you charge more for the first visit?

If the lawn needs significant catch-up work before it can go on a regular schedule, the first visit may be priced differently. We'll tell you upfront before we start.

Can I get lawn care without a recurring commitment?

Yes. One-time mowing and cleanup visits are available. Recurring service is more cost-effective per visit, but we don't require it.

Do you serve my neighborhood?

We cover Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Moyock, NC. If you're not sure, call 757-908-3855 and we'll confirm.

What's the difference between mowing and full lawn care?

Mowing is cutting the grass. Full lawn care includes edging, trimming, blowdown, and depending on your plan, seasonal services like aeration, overseeding, and cleanups. Our weekly visits cover the full routine, not just the mow.