Lawn Care Invoice Template
A lawn care business invoice bills visit, lists services, labour and products on separate lines and states the terms (Billed monthly for completed visits, Net 15). This template is pre-filled for a month of weekly mowing on a quarter-acre lot plus a spring fertilizer round, core aeration and overseeding: 7 lines totalling $590.00 before tax. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a lawn care: a month of weekly mowing on a quarter-acre lot plus a spring fertilizer round, core aeration and overseeding. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Fox Hollow Lawn Care
219 Market Street
Salem, MA 01970
billing@example.com
(512) 555-0119
Invoice
Bill to
Avery Lindqvist
9 Willow Court
Springfield, IL 62704
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mow, edge, string-trim and blow, quarter-acre lot | 4 visit | $50.00 | $200.00 |
| Spring fertilizer with crabgrass pre-emergentSlow-release granular, applied by spreader | 1 application | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Core aeration, front and back lawn | 1 each | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Overseeding, tall fescue blend | 10 lb | $6.00 | $60.00 |
| Spring cleanup: dethatching and debris removal | 2 hr | $55.00 | $110.00 |
| Weed spot-spray in beds and driveway cracks | 1 visit | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Bagging and haul-away of clippings | 1 visit | $15.00 | $15.00 |
- Subtotal
- $590.00
- Balance due
- $590.00
Notes
Thank you for choosing Fox Hollow Lawn Care. Terms: Billed monthly for completed visits, Net 15.
Payment details
Bank transfer or card. Please quote the invoice number.
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Lawn Care invoice at a glance
| Typical job | A month of weekly mowing on a quarter-acre lot plus a spring fertilizer round, core aeration and overseeding |
|---|---|
| Main billing unit | visit |
| Usual payment terms | Billed monthly for completed visits, Net 15 |
| Sample lines | 7 lines, $590.00 before tax |
| Largest line | Mow, edge, string-trim and blow, quarter-acre lot: $200.00 (34%) |
| Labour hours billed | 2 h, $110.00 |
| Trade-specific fields | Service address, Lot size / turf area, Visit dates, Products applied, Mowing height |
Sample lawn care invoice line items
A month of weekly mowing on a quarter-acre lot plus a spring fertilizer round, core aeration and overseeding: 7 lines adding up to $590.00, split into services $405.00 (69%), labour $110.00 (19%) and products $60.00 (10%).
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mow, edge, string-trim and blow, quarter-acre lot | 4 visit | $50.00 | $200.00 |
| Spring fertilizer with crabgrass pre-emergent (Slow-release granular, applied by spreader) | 1 application | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Core aeration, front and back lawn | 1 each | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Overseeding, tall fescue blend | 10 lb | $6.00 | $60.00 |
| Spring cleanup: dethatching and debris removal | 2 hr | $55.00 | $110.00 |
| Weed spot-spray in beds and driveway cracks | 1 visit | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Bagging and haul-away of clippings | 1 visit | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Subtotal | $590.00 | ||
| Total before tax | $590.00 |
What a lawn care invoice should include
- Your lawn care business name, address, phone and email, plus a tax ID if you are registered
- The customer's name and billing address (Avery Lindqvist in the sample)
- A unique invoice number (INV-7849) and the issue date
- Payment terms and a due date: Billed monthly for completed visits, Net 15
- Service address: for example 9 Willow Court
- Lot size / turf area: for example Back garden
- Visit dates: for example 7 November 2026
- Products applied: for example See notes
- Line items in visit or per item, each with quantity, rate and amount
- How to pay you: bank details, card link or cheque payee
How lawn care businesses bill
Most lawn care is priced per cut by lot size and billed monthly for the visits made, with fertilizer rounds, aeration and cleanups as add-ons.
Lawn care businesses commonly use "Billed monthly for completed visits, Net 15", so payment is due 15 days after the invoice date.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $18.31 (employees, not contractor rates). The sample's $55.00 per hour for "Spring cleanup: dethatching and debris removal" is 3.0 times that employee figure; a business rate also has to cover insurance, tools, travel, unbilled admin time and profit.
Lawn Care invoicing tips
- List every visit date in the billing month, because a monthly invoice that just says '4 cuts' gets questioned in a month with a rained-out week or a fifth mowing day.
- Name the fertilizer or weed control product and which round of your program it was, and add any keep-off time after the application, so the customer knows what went down and when the kids and dog can go back out.
- Price by measured turf area or lot size rather than by the hour and print it on the invoice, so a neighbor's lower price for a smaller yard does not look like overcharging.
- Charge an overgrowth or double-cut fee on its own line when the grass has gone two weeks or more between visits at the customer's request, since tall grass takes longer and dulls blades.
Lawn Care billing disputes to head off
- Customers dispute aeration or fertilizer they did not see happen; giving the date, product and area covered on the invoice shows the work was done.
- Seasonal customers who stop without notice leave the last month unpaid; stating the cancellation notice in the terms avoids an unpaid final round.
Work a lawn care can bill for
Core tasks of Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (O*NET 37-3011.00, O*NET 29.x task statements, CC BY 4.0). Each can become a line on the invoice.
- Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
- Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
- Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Gather and remove litter.
- Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
How to make a lawn care invoice
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Add both parties
Enter Fox Hollow Lawn Care (your business) and the customer, Avery Lindqvist, then service address.
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Number and terms
Give it a unique number such as INV-7849 and set the terms to Billed monthly for completed visits, Net 15.
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List the work
One line per item: the sample runs from "Mow, edge, string-trim and blow, quarter-acre lot" (4 visit) to "Bagging and haul-away of clippings" (1 visit).
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Check the total
The 7 lines come to $590.00; add sales tax only if your state taxes lawn care.
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Download and send
Download the PDF or print it, then keep a copy with the lawn care records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a lawn care invoice?
Add your lawn care business details, the customer, service address, lot size / turf area, visit dates and products applied, then one line per item with quantity and rate. The template above is pre-filled with 7 lines for a month of weekly mowing on a quarter-acre lot plus a spring fertilizer round, core aeration and overseeding totalling $590.00; change the prices and download the PDF.
How do lawn care businesses charge?
Mostly visit. Most lawn care is priced per cut by lot size and billed monthly for the visits made, with fertilizer rounds, aeration and cleanups as add-ons.
When should a lawn care invoice be paid?
Billed monthly for completed visits, Net 15 is the usual arrangement. Put the terms and the due date on the invoice so there is no doubt.
How much do lawn care businesses earn per hour?
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $18.31 (employees, not contractor rates). Self-employed rates are usually higher because they cover overhead and unbilled time.