connectCost guide

What does lawn mowing cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 2 November 2026

Typical one visit

$80

Most jobs land between $50 and $160.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

Estimate your job

Type the size and see an installed price range for it, incl. GST. More jobs on the estimator.

Lawn Mowing

Lawn mowing

1 for a one-off

Estimated installed price

$80

Most jobs like this land between $70 and $110, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$65–$110 per visit

Standard town section (400–800 m²), 1 visit$65–$110 per visit$65–$110
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: Mowing, edges and blowing off the paths.

Not included: Weeding, hedges, spraying and green waste beyond the clippings.

People use Connect for one-off tidy-ups, regular mowing, edging and section clean-ups for baches and rentals.

What drives the price

Section size, how long the grass is, edging, and whether clippings are taken away. Regular visits are cheaper per visit than one-offs.

Example jobs

Standard town section, regular$50–$75 a visit
Large or overgrown section, one-off$120–$250
Bach tidy-up with edges and clippings removed$90–$160

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

Want real numbers for your job?

Post it once, free. Vetted local lawn mowing tradies quote it within 72 hours and there is no obligation.

Post a job — free

Got quotes already? Read how to compare tradie quotes before you pick one.

Questions

How much does lawn mowing cost in NZ?

A typical one visit is around $80 incl. GST, with most jobs between $50 and $160. Section size, how long the grass is, edging, and whether clippings are taken away. Regular visits are cheaper per visit than one-offs.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

Other trades

Water Blasting · Decking · Roofing · Painting · Plumbing · Electrical · All trades