Lawn Care in Altoona, PA: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 12 companies serving Altoona that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $38 to $59 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Altoona
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $38 to $59 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $13 to $20 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $13 to $20 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $9 to $13 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $13 to $20 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $21 to $33 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $10 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $10 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 43,963 in Blair 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 Altoona
A2W Seasonal Services
5.0on Google (23)Altoona, PA
A Altoona lawn care company, A2W Seasonal Services lists lawn care, rated 5.0 by 23 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and Saturday hours listed.
Lawn careDelozier's Lawn Care
5.0on Google (5)Altoona, PA
Delozier's Lawn Care works on properties in Altoona, Pennsylvania, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
GOAT Landscaping
5.0on Google (22)Altoona, PA
GOAT Landscaping serves Altoona and the surrounding Pennsylvania area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 22 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Joe's Lawn Care & Handyman Services
5.0on Google (2)Hollidaysburg, PA
Based in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, Joe's Lawn Care & Handyman Services covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Legacy Lawn Services
5.0on Google (30)Altoona, PA
Legacy Lawn Services serves Altoona and the surrounding Pennsylvania area with lawn care, rated 5.0 by 30 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Taddy's Cutting Edge Lawn Care & Service
5.0on Google (2)Altoona, PA
Taddy's Cutting Edge Lawn Care & Service is a lawn care company in Altoona, Pennsylvania, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(814) 330-5166Bryant Property Solutions
4.9on Google (37)Altoona, PA
Bryant Property Solutions is a lawn care company in Altoona, Pennsylvania, offering lawn care, rated 4.9 by 37 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Doctor of Altoona-Johnstown-Bedford County
4.9on Google (382)Altoona, PA
A Altoona lawn care company, Lawn Doctor of Altoona-Johnstown-Bedford County lists lawn care, rated 4.9 by 382 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
ProLawn Landscaping & Maintenance Co.
4.8on Google (57)Altoona, PA
A Altoona lawn care company, ProLawn Landscaping & Maintenance Co. lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 57 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Greenlawn Inc
4.6on Google (32)Hollidaysburg, PA
A Hollidaysburg lawn care company, Greenlawn Inc lists lawn care, rated 4.6 by 32 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(814) 215-1371Gattrell's Lawn and Property Maintenance
4.2on Google (5)Altoona, PA
Listed in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Gattrell's Lawn and Property Maintenance offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(814) 330-5137Touch of Grass
3.9on Google (37)Altoona, PA
Listed in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Touch of Grass offers lawn care, rated 3.9 by 37 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(814) 944-8892
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Altoona
Altoona sits in the Northeast climate region, which runs cool-season lawns. Last frost usually falls April 15-May 1 and first frost October 1-15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Kentucky Bluegrass
- Perennial Ryegrass
- Fine Fescue
- Tall Fescue
| Task | Local window | Why then |
|---|---|---|
| Seed or overseed | Mid August to late September | Soil is still warm enough to germinate seed while air temperatures drop. |
| Fertilize | April, June, September, and early November | The September and November rounds do most of the work on a cool-season lawn. |
| Core aerate | Late August to October | Paired with overseeding so the seed drops into open holes. |
| Pre-emergent for crabgrass | April 1 - May 1 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Snow mold, summer stress, crabgrass.
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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- Hours, ratings, and photos come from public listings and can go stale
Lawn care in Altoona: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Altoona?
We list 12 companies serving Altoona 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 Altoona?
Typical Altoona bands: lawn mowing $38 to $59 per visit, edging and trimming $13 to $20 per visit, fertilizer application $13 to $20 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Pennsylvania. 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 Altoona?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Altoona that means seed or overseed mid august to late september; fertilize april, june, september, and early november; core aerate late august to october; pre-emergent for crabgrass april 1 - may 1. Those dates come from the Northeast climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.