TruComplete lawn plan cost is commonly estimated at about $600-$1,500 per year for a typical U.S. lawn, with smaller properties sometimes below that range and large or difficult lawns above it. The final quote depends on lawn size, location, service frequency, and whether aeration, overseeding, or other work is included.
TruGreen pricing is customized, so these figures are planning estimates rather than a published national rate. Assumptions: routine residential lawn care, average access, and standard treatment needs.
| Item | Low | Average | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual TruComplete plan | $600 | $950 | $1,500 | Typical residential service estimate |
| Monthly budget equivalent | $50 | $79 | $125 | Annual estimate divided across 12 months |
| Routine treatment visit | $45 | $75 | $120 | Varies with lawn area and treatment |
| Aeration or overseeding add-on | $100 | $250 | $500 | Depends on square footage and service scope |
What a full-year TruComplete lawn plan may cost
For a lawn of roughly 5,000-10,000 square feet, a reasonable planning range is $600-$1,200 annually. A property with 10,000-20,000 square feet may land around $900-$1,800, especially where seasonal treatments or additional services are quoted separately. The average annual estimate for a standard-size yard is about $950.
Ask whether the quote covers every scheduled visit and any seasonal services before comparing annual totals. The plan name alone does not establish that aeration, overseeding, grub control, or disease treatment is included; package details can vary by market and lawn conditions. A per-visit equivalent may be approximately $45-$120, but the annual agreement may bundle multiple visits at different rates.
Which treatment and labor charges appear on the quote
The quote may combine recurring applications with separate services. Materials and labor are not always itemized to customers, so the useful comparison is the service list, visit count, and any additional charge for specialty work.
| Quote item | Typical price range | Pricing basis | What to verify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fertilizer and weed-control visits | $45-$120 | Per visit | Number of applications and targeted weeds |
| Core aeration | $100-$300 | Per lawn, often size-based | Whether labor and cleanup are included |
| Overseeding | $150-$500 | Per lawn or square foot | Seed type, coverage, and preparation |
| Grub or disease treatment | $60-$200 | Per treatment | Whether it is included or billed separately |
| Initial inspection | $0-$50 | Per property | Whether the fee is credited to service |
Separate recurring treatments from optional or problem-specific work when reviewing the total. If labor is broken out, a planning comparison may use $50-$100 per technician hour, although many lawn-care quotes use flat visit pricing.
How lawn size and treatment needs change the price
Square footage is a major driver because larger lawns require more product and application time. An increase from 5,000 to 10,000 square feet can add roughly 20%-50% to a quote, depending on the provider’s pricing tiers and the lawn’s condition. Ask whether the measured area excludes the house, driveway, and planting beds.
Problem treatments and add-on services can outweigh small differences in the base plan. A lawn with widespread weeds, thin turf, or recurring insect damage may need one or more $60-$200 specialty applications. Aeration on compacted soil or overseeding a lawn with more than 30% bare coverage can also raise the initial-year total; request the price and scope for each service separately.
When do TruComplete prices vary by region?
Local labor rates, climate, growing season, and competitive conditions can shift quotes. As a broad planning allowance, dense metro areas may run 10%-25% above a national midpoint, while some rural markets may be 5%-15% below it. These are comparison estimates, not guaranteed regional prices.
Climate also affects how many visits and treatments make sense. Warm-season lawns and longer growing seasons may need a different schedule from cool-season turf, and local weeds or pest pressure can trigger extra work. Compare providers using the same lawn measurement, visit count, and treatment list rather than comparing plan names alone.
What three sample annual quotes could look like
These examples illustrate how scope changes the budget; actual TruGreen quotes depend on local inspection and plan terms.
| Lawn and scope | Estimated annual total | Per-square-foot equivalent | Price drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 sq ft, routine treatments | $600-$850 | $0.12-$0.17 | Standard applications, no major repair work |
| 10,000 sq ft, treatments plus aeration | $900-$1,400 | $0.09-$0.14 | More product and one seasonal service |
| 18,000 sq ft, treatments and overseeding | $1,400-$2,200 | $0.08-$0.12 | Large area, seed, and added labor |
Per-square-foot rates often fall as the lawn gets larger, even when the total bill rises. Confirm whether the example price includes taxes, extra treatments, and any minimum service charge.
How to lower the plan price without cutting needed care
Get at least two written quotes using the same measured turf area, service calendar, and treatment scope. Ask for separate prices for the recurring plan and optional aeration, overseeding, or pest control. That makes it easier to remove services that are not needed this season instead of accepting a bundled total without detail.
Keep the annual plan focused on routine care and approve extra treatments only after diagnosis. Homeowners can also ask whether prepaying changes the total, whether a multi-service discount applies, and whether a lower visit frequency is appropriate for the grass type. Avoid choosing solely by the first-year offer; compare renewal pricing and cancellation terms as well.
Before accepting a quote, check the lawn’s measured square footage, scheduled number of visits, products or treatment categories, and rules for rescheduling. Ask what happens if weeds persist after an application and whether follow-up visits carry a fee. These details can affect the effective price as much as the advertised annual amount.