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What backyard services cost in Orange County

Typical ranges for every service line, collected from public Orange County and national price guides. Weekly gardener service runs about $120 - $280 a month, weekly pool service $140 - $220 a month and weekly dog poop pickup $65 - $110 a month. The pro confirms the final price.

Weekly gardener service
$120 - $280
per month, estimate
Weekly pool service
$140 - $220
per month, estimate
Weekly pickup, 1 dog
$65 - $110
per month, estimate

What changes the price

Lot size and slope

A hillside lot or a half-acre yard takes a crew longer than a flat 6,000 sq ft tract lot. This moves gardener and pet waste pricing the most.

Frequency

Weekly is the standard for gardener, pool and pet waste. Biweekly is not half the price because each visit takes longer.

Extras

Palms, an attached spa, saltwater, heavy tree debris over the pool, more than two dogs or a house wash on a two-story home all add to the quote.

Condition at the start

A green pool, a yard that has not been swept in months or turf with years of odor needs a one-time cleanup before the recurring plan starts.

Gardener and lawn care prices

Weekly or biweekly gardener visits: mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, cleanups and palms. Monthly gardener service is the plan most homes start with.

All gardener / lawn care services
Weekly gardener service
Mow, edge, blow and light trimming on a typical OC single-family yard; bigger lots, slopes and palms cost more
$120 - $280
/ month
Biweekly gardener service
Two visits a month; each visit runs longer so it is not half the weekly price
$80 - $140
/ month
One-time yard cleanup
Overgrowth, debris volume and haul-away set the price
$150 - $450
flat
Hedge and shrub trimming
Per hour, or $5-$20 per shrub; most pros have a $75-$150 minimum
$40 - $100
/ hour
Palm tree trimming
Per palm under 30 ft; 30-60 ft runs $130-$900, taller palms more
$75 - $400
/ palm
Leaf removal
Volume and disposal; often folded into a cleanup
$100 - $350
flat
Manual weed removal
Hand pulling by the hour; whole-yard jobs often quoted flat at $65-$150, or $15-$30 as a gardener add-on
$50 - $100
/ hour
Minor sprinkler repair
Heads are $2-$20 each plus $50-$100 per hour labor; valves and timers more
$100 - $400
/ visit
Mulch refresh
Per cubic yard installed, including delivery
$35 - $110
/ cubic yard

Pool service and cleaning prices

Weekly pool service with chemicals, plus green pool cleanups, tile, filters and spas. Weekly pool service is the plan most homes start with.

An attached spa raises the monthly quote because it is a second body of water to test and balance; no public source states the add-on, so expect the pro to quote it.

Saltwater pools are usually priced the same or slightly higher than chlorine; the extra cost is periodic salt cell cleaning and eventual cell replacement.

All pool service services
Weekly pool service
Chemicals included; SoCal average about $180. Spa, saltwater and heavy debris push toward the top
$140 - $220
/ month
Biweekly pool service
Common in winter for covered pools
$90 - $140
/ month
Chemicals-only weekly service
Water testing and chemicals, no cleaning; homeowner skims and brushes
$50 - $100
/ month
One-time pool cleaning
Clear or cloudy water; green pools are priced separately
$140 - $350
flat
Green pool cleanup
Several visits of shock and filtering; black or swamp pools run $800-$1,500+ or need a drain and clean instead
$350 - $800
flat
Pool tile cleaning (calcium removal)
Per linear foot of waterline (bead blasting $5-$8); most pros have a $400+ minimum
$3 - $10
/ linear ft
Filter cleaning
SoCal: about $125 for route customers, $175 otherwise
$125 - $175
flat
Drain and clean
Plus $90-$270 of refill water; an acid wash ($250-$600) is licensed work and quoted separately
$500 - $700
flat
Spa and hot tub cleaning
Drain, clean and refill
$150 - $400
flat
Pool inspection for home buyers
California pre-purchase inspection; spa, heater and salt add-ons $25-$75 each
$150 - $350
flat

Pet waste removal prices

Weekly or twice-weekly dog poop pickup, one-time yard cleanups and HOA pet waste stations. Weekly dog poop pickup is the plan most homes start with.

Los Angeles area pet waste pricing tends to run 20-40% above national averages, and Orange County is similar.

All dog poop pickup services
Weekly pickup, 1 dog
About $15-$25 per visit; OC franchise pricing starts near $15 a week
$65 - $110
/ month
Weekly pickup, 2-3 dogs
Each extra dog adds roughly $5-$10 per visit
$85 - $150
/ month
Twice-weekly pickup
For multi-dog homes and turf yards
$100 - $180
/ month
Every-other-week pickup
Two visits a month, one or two dogs
$45 - $75
/ month
One-time or initial yard cleanup
Some pros waive it when you start a weekly plan
$60 - $150
flat
Pet waste station service (HOA)
Per station per month, weekly refill and emptying; large multi-station contracts land near the low end, hardware installed $130-$400 each
$20 - $150
/ station / month

Artificial turf cleaning prices

Artificial grass cleaning, pet odor removal, sanitizing and infill refresh. Pet turf deodorizing is the plan most homes start with.

All turf cleaning services
Artificial turf cleaning
SoCal flat rates for up to about 400 sq ft ($0.60-$1.90 per sq ft, $299 minimum common); larger yards tiered up
$199 - $649
flat
Pet turf deodorizing and sanitizing
One-time deep treatment; monthly plans from about $199 per visit
$199 - $400
flat
Monthly pet turf plan
Recurring odor treatment plan for dog households; plans advertised from $179 per month
$150 - $250
/ month

Pressure washing prices

Driveways, walkways, patios, pool decks and low-pressure house washing. Driveway and patio pressure washing is the plan most homes start with.

All pressure washing services
Driveway pressure washing
OC estimate for 800-1,200 sq ft; about $0.20-$0.40 per sq ft
$180 - $480
flat
Patio and pool deck
OC estimate for 200-600 sq ft
$80 - $380
flat
House soft wash
OC estimate for a 1,500-3,000 sq ft home; one story is less
$500 - $1,200
flat
Walkways and sidewalks
Per sq ft, or $50-$100 added to a driveway job
$0.20 - $0.40
/ sq ft

Bundle estimates

Each service in a bundle is priced by its own pro; these are the ranges added together.

Backyard care plan

Gardener + pool + pet waste, one request.

$325 - $610 / month

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Dog owner yard

Weekly poop pickup + monthly turf deodorizing.

$215 - $360 / month

Request this bundle

Move-in / listing ready

Yard cleanup + pressure washing + green pool cleanup.

$680 - $1,730 one-time

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Pricing FAQ

No. They are typical Orange County estimate ranges collected from public price guides and local company listings (sources below). The pro you are matched with sets the final price after seeing the property. Backyard Pros OC does not set prices.

Independent gardeners in Orange County bill a flat amount per month for a set visit day, usually four or five visits. It covers mowing, edging, blowing and light trimming; palms, big cutbacks and one-time cleanups are quoted separately.

Usually yes for standard service in Southern California, which is why the monthly range is what it is. Chemicals-only plans are cheaper and leave the brushing and skimming to you. Filter cleanings, salt cells and repairs are extra.

Each service is still done by its own pro, so the prices add up rather than discount automatically. The saving is one request, one service day and partners who prioritize multi-service customers. Some pros do offer a lower rate when they can route several homes on the same street.

Directly to the pro, usually monthly by card, Zelle or check for recurring plans and on completion for one-time jobs. Nothing is paid through this site.

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Sources

Ranges above were compiled in October 2026 from the public pages below. National guides are marked; Orange County and Southern California figures were preferred where they exist. Prices are estimates, not offers.

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