Lawn Care in Elgin, IL: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 16 companies serving Elgin that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $38 to $58 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Elgin
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $38 to $58 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $11 to $17 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $12 to $18 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $8 to $13 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $11 to $17 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $19 to $29 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $9 to $14 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $9 to $14 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 114,797 in Kane County, outside the major metros.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in Elgin
Balsis Lawn Care & Property Services
5.0on Google (5)Elgin, IL
Balsis Lawn Care & Property Services works on properties in Elgin, Illinois, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(847) 531-0761Clean Cut Crew Property Services LLC
5.0on Google (7)Elgin, IL
Clean Cut Crew Property Services LLC works on properties in Elgin, Illinois, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(630) 797-1611Clean Cut Lawn Services
5.0on Google (3)Elgin, IL
Listed in Elgin, Illinois, Clean Cut Lawn Services offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
DMR Landscaping
5.0on Google (14)Elgin, IL
Based in Elgin, Illinois, DMR Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 14 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Eddy's Lawn Care
5.0on Google (4)Elgin, IL
A Elgin lawn care company, Eddy's Lawn Care lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(847) 553-8069Land and Lawn Services
5.0on Google (2)Elgin, IL
Land and Lawn Services works on properties in Elgin, Illinois, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
LawnStarter
5.0on Google (6)Elgin, IL
Based in Elgin, Illinois, LawnStarter covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
RTG TURF SERVICES
5.0on Google (40)Elgin, IL
RTG TURF SERVICES is a lawn care company in Elgin, Illinois, offering lawn care, rated 5.0 by 40 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Bright Green Landscapes Inc.
4.9on Google (279)Elgin, IL
Based in Elgin, Illinois, Bright Green Landscapes Inc. covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 279 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Perez & Sons Lawn Care Inc.
4.9on Google (13)Elgin, IL
Perez & Sons Lawn Care Inc. is a lawn care company in Elgin, Illinois, offering lawn care, rated 4.9 by 13 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
SAR Landscaping Contractors INC,
4.9on Google (40)Elgin, IL
SAR Landscaping Contractors INC, serves Elgin and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 40 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Anson Landscape
4.8on Google (19)Elgin, IL
Anson Landscape serves Elgin and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 19 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Arroyos Lawn & Landscaping inc.
4.7on Google (11)Elgin, IL
Listed in Elgin, Illinois, Arroyos Lawn & Landscaping inc. offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 11 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(630) 379-1874Mike's Plowing, Tree & Lawn Svs
4.7on Google (26)Elgin, IL
Mike's Plowing, Tree & Lawn Svs serves Elgin and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care, seasonal snow removal and tree service, rated 4.7 by 26 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and Saturday hours listed.
Weed Man Lawn Care
4.7on Google (840)Elgin, IL
Weed Man Lawn Care works on properties in Elgin, Illinois, handling lawn care and weed control, rated 4.7 by 840 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
Plowz & Mowz - Snow Plowing and Lawn Care Service
3.0on Google (4)Elgin, IL
Plowz & Mowz - Snow Plowing and Lawn Care Service serves Elgin and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care and seasonal snow removal, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Elgin
Elgin sits in the Central climate region, which runs transition-zone lawns. Last frost usually falls March 15-April 15 and first frost October 15-November 1, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Tall Fescue
- Kentucky Bluegrass
- Bermudagrass
- Zoysiagrass
| Task | Local window | Why then |
|---|---|---|
| Seed or overseed | Late August to early October for fescue, late spring for bermuda | The right window depends on which grass you actually have. |
| Fertilize | March, May, September, and October | Cool-season lawns lean on the fall rounds, warm-season lawns on the spring ones. |
| Core aerate | September to October for fescue, June for bermuda | Aerate while your grass is growing hardest, not on a fixed date. |
| Pre-emergent for crabgrass | March 15 - April 15 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Extreme weather swings, drought, heat stress.
Want the exact soil temperature before you book pre-emergent? Check your ZIP on the soil temperature tracker.
How we verify these companies
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Lawn care in Elgin: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Elgin?
We list 16 companies serving Elgin that offer lawn care. Compare the attributed Google ratings rather than any single score, check the company actually lists lawn care rather than assuming it, and get two quotes for the same scope.
How much does lawn care cost in Elgin?
Typical Elgin bands: lawn mowing $38 to $58 per visit, edging and trimming $11 to $17 per visit, fertilizer application $12 to $18 per 1,000 sq ft. These are bands rather than averages because a real quote depends on lot size, slope and how far the crew drives, and a full-season contract almost always beats per-visit pricing.
Does a lawn care company need a licence in Illinois?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Illinois. Ask the company for its licence number directly: we have no public register for this state to check it against for you.
When should I book lawn care in Elgin?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Elgin that means seed or overseed late august to early october for fescue, late spring for bermuda; fertilize march, may, september, and october; core aerate september to october for fescue, june for bermuda; pre-emergent for crabgrass march 15 - april 15. Those dates come from the Central climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.