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How Much Does It Cost To Remove A Lawn?

Typical range: $433-$860

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For your project in zip code 43215 with these options, the cost to remove a lawn starts at $1.44-$2.87 per square foot. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.

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What you can expect
Range per square foot:$1.44$2.87
Range for this type of project:$433$860
Estimate: $647
Lawn Removal Labor, Basic
9
hours		$268$653
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Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete project. Sod cutter will be used to extract existing sod and 3/4" of soil. Sod ribbons will be rolled and removed. Rate is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.
Lawn Removal Equipment Allowance
1
job		$29$52
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Daily rental of specialty equipment for maximum quality and efficiency. These include 5-plus-horsepower, gasoline-powered sod cutter with 18"x2-1/2" cutting path. Consumable equipment elements not included.
Lawn Removal Debris Disposal
300
square feet		$137$155
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Responsible disposal of all project debris, including the cost to load and haul old materials, installation waste, and any other refuse.
Standard services
Lawn Removal Labor, Basic
$268 -$653
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9
hours
Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete project. Sod cutter will be used to extract existing sod and 3/4" of soil. Sod ribbons will be rolled and removed. Rate is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.
Lawn Removal Equipment Allowance
$29 -$52
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1
job
Daily rental of specialty equipment for maximum quality and efficiency. These include 5-plus-horsepower, gasoline-powered sod cutter with 18"x2-1/2" cutting path. Consumable equipment elements not included.
Lawn Removal Debris Disposal
$137 -$155
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300
square feet
Responsible disposal of all project debris, including the cost to load and haul old materials, installation waste, and any other refuse.
Optional Services
What you can expect
Range per square foot:
$1 - $3
Range for this type of project:
$433 - $860
Estimate:
$647
Cost Comparison
YOUR ESTIMATE
$647
NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE
$450 -$893
YOUR ESTIMATE

Remove a Lawn: national average cost

The national average materials cost to remove a lawn is $0.51 per square foot, with a range between $0.47 to $0.54. The total price for labor and materials per square foot is $2.24, coming in between $1.50 to $2.98. A typical 300 square foot project costs $671.26, with a range of $449.90 to $892.62. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.
cost to remove a lawn
National Avg. Materials Cost per square foot$0.51
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 300 square foot$671.26
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 300 square foot$449.90 - $892.62
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