Yard Clean-Up Services — Answering FAQs

A yard cleanup day with limbs and debris on an old wheelbarrow in winter.

A yard cleanup company hauls yard debris in an old metal wheelbarrow.

 

Having a home with a yard is a joy. The American Dream, even. But, if we are all honest, it’s also a whole lot of work. You want your yard to look good. But sometimes — you just don’t have the time, strength, or energy to mess with lawn clean-up issues. 

That’s where yard clean-up services and yard waste removal come in handy. Why not let the professionals handle your yard cleanup concerns? Especially the bigger jobs. Then you can enjoy having a beautiful lawn without any of the hassle, sweat, potential injuries, or work that comes with doing the yard chores yourself. 

We’re sure there are a lot of other ways you’d rather spend your weekend.

In this post, we’re going to talk about all your burning questions about yard cleanups like:

  • What’s included in a yard clean-up booking?

  • What does yard clean-up cost?

  • What’s involved in yard waste removal?

  • What is a one-time yard clean-up for an overgrown yard?

  • What is a storm clean-up?

Interested in a yard clean-up near you in Columbia, SC? 

If you need a lawn clean-up and/or yard waste removal near you here in Lexington or Richland Counties in the Midlands of South Carolina, we can help.

We’re also happy to take care of your landscaping, tree service (tree trimming/cutting), and tree removal needs.

Just contact us today and we’ll be glad to give you a FREE estimate.

Phone: 803-521-4978

Email: bootsonenterprises@gmail.com

 
Shrub and bush trimmings lay on the pavement near a yard, bagged and ready to be hauled away.

Trimmings and large pieces of shrubbery sit on the driveway in large white bags near a lawn waiting to be hauled away.

 

What’s included in a yard clean-up booking? 

Every yard cleanup service has its own standard services offered. And keep in mind that just because something isn’t on a yard cleanup service’s usual list doesn’t mean you can’t do that, too. You can always request add-ons so that you get all the services you desire.

Yard clean-up services often include things like:

  • Debris removal

  • Leaf removal

  • Shrub trimming and debris removal

  • Sweeping/pressure washing the hardscape areas

  • Tree trimming/cutting and removal

  • Weed pulling

Also, consider asking yard clean-up companies about gutter cleaning and junk hauling. Some of them can add those services, as well.

And you may want to include lawn treatments, tree treatments, landscaping, mulch installation, fence repair, and other services. You may be able to bundle seasonal chores and yard cleanup services to get a better deal.

What does yard clean-up cost?

According to Angie, the average cost of yard cleanup in 2023 is about $360 nationally. The low end is around $190 and the high end is $1000 or more. Those numbers are in line with the costs of yard cleanup services in the Columbia, SC area, as well.

Most of the time, you can contact a yard cleanup service near you for a free quote before you agree to hire them. That way you can go into the project knowing all the costs upfront.

Factors affecting the cost of yard cleanup include:

  • The size of your yard.

  • The extent of work that needs to be done.

  • How much heavy machinery is needed.

  • How accessible the yard is.

  • Material costs - if you are having any installation work done.

  • Whether you need fence repairs, gutter cleaning, or other add-ons.

  • Whether it is a one-time job or ongoing lawn clean-up services.

  • Whether you need debris/junk hauled from your yard.

  • What area of the country you’re in.

In general, the more work, materials, and time involved, the more the yard cleanup job will cost.

 
A yard clean-up contractor feeds pine tree limbs into a chipper.

A yard cleanup contractor chipping tree branches into mulch.

 

What’s involved in yard waste removal?

Yard debris removal is something every yard needs from time to time. And it can be daunting just to get all of that debris to the curb, much less taken away. When there are large limbs lying around, piles of clippings, shrubs that have been removed, or a mountain of leaves, you can’t always depend on your city garbage service to haul everything off for you.

In some areas, people don’t even have yard debris removal services with their garbage collection.

Taking all of that yard trash to the dump may be difficult if you don’t have a large pickup truck. Or it may require multiple trips, which is a pain. And in many places, you can’t burn yard clippings, leaves, branches, and bush trimmings.

That’s when looking for trusted yard waste removal near you is a good idea. While you’re at it, ask the yard debris cleanup service what other services they can do to lighten your workload and make your yard look its best.

How much does yard waste removal cost?

In general, you can expect yard debris removal services to cost about $50-$100 per load to haul the waste away (removal only). If you need the yard to be cleaned up, too, then it may be more like $200-$600 for the cleanup and debris removal.

Yard cleanup services near you can provide the most accurate quotes based on the exact services you would like to have done. The specifics of your job will make a difference in yard clean-up prices.

For example, the price may be higher for larger yards or more involved projects. Especially if heavy equipment or more labor is needed.

 
A small house with white siding has a severely overgrown lawn that needs to be cleaned up.

A small house with white siding and black shingles and a very overgrown yard in dire need of attention.

 

What is a one-time yard clean-up for an overgrown yard?

You can ask for a big one-time yard cleanup for any yard. It’s especially popular to do this in the spring or fall. But what about a yard that needs extra TLC that has been neglected for a long time?

If the grass and weeds are over a foot high or there are a lot of bushes and trees that need serious trimming or removal, you may be in the market for an overgrown yard cleanup.

An overgrown yard cleanup service is like an intensive one-time “spring cleaning” for a yard. This goes far beyond a regular lawn mowing or yard maintenance type of thing.

Neglected yard cleanup often involves:

  • Removing lawn debris

  • Removing junk

  • Strimming the very tall grass to prepare for mowing

  • Trimming overgrown hedges and trees

  • Removing tree trimmings/shrub clippings

  • Mowing the lawn

  • Edging

This is a great time to remove trees that are dead, dangerous, or unsightly and to remove or grind the tree stumps.

And, depending on the situation, you may want some landscaping done, fresh sod/mulch laid down, or new plants installed, as well.

As you research yard cleanup near you, look for trusted contractors that can handle everything you need at one time. It will make it a lot easier for you to manage to be sure you receive all of the services you want.

 
A very large part of a tree fell onto the ground in a front yard during a storm

 A small home with blue siding and a very green lawn has a large tree that was seriously damaged by a storm. One major section has broken off and is lying on the ground.

 

What is storm clean-up?

Storm cleanup is what you want after a strong thunderstorm, tornado, microburst, flood, ice storm,  or hurricane has caused significant damage to your trees and yard. Storm damage may involve serious issues like having a large limb or tree fall on your home, shed, or vehicles and you might find yourself in need of immediate storm damage tree removal services.

Many times, the debris is too much for a homeowner to handle on their own. So they contact storm cleanup companies to deal with the yard clean-up and removal.

What services do storm cleanup jobs usually include?

You may expect the following kinds of services to be included in storm damage cleanup for your yard:

Cleaning up the yard

  • 24-hour emergency service

  • Tree trimming

  • Debris, tree, and limb removal

You may also need stump grinding/stump removal, hardscaping repair, fence repair, pavement repair, or irrigation system repair.

Freshen up your property after a storm

You might also be interested in beautifying your yard after the cleanup so it looks like nothing ever happened.

Restore your yard after the storm with:

 
Tree branches and twigs form a pile, ready to be hauled off.

A close-up view of a large pile of tree limbs with green leaves ready for a yard clean-up company to haul it away.

 

Yard cleanup services make an excellent gift for elderly or busy loved ones

Thinking about a great gift for someone special who doesn’t want sweets or clutter?

What about offering to give a lawn clean-up and yard debris removal as a gift for older family or friends? The risk of injury is just not worth it for older people to try to do heavy yard work themselves. Especially if they are not used to that kind of manual labor. Let someone else do the climbing, lifting, and straining so that they don’t have to.

And if you have family members or dear friends who just don’t have time to handle yard cleanups, leaf removal, and other yard maintenance and chores, they might really appreciate a gift of a yard clean-up and removal, tool.

This is a thoughtful gift many people would never think to ask for but would greatly appreciate.

 

Ready to get started with yard clean-up or yard waste removal near you in Columbia, SC?

If you need a good yard clean-up in the Columbia, SC area, we can help. We do seasonal jobs, storm cleanups, tree services/tree removal/stump grinding, overgrown yard cleanup, and almost anything you could need for your property. And if you need gutter cleaning, pressure washing, or other yard services, just ask us.

We also handle landscaping, hardscaping, yard drainage, French drain installation, irrigation system repair/installation, and more.

Please contact us today and we’ll be glad to give you a FREE estimate.

Phone: 803-521-4978

Email: bootsonenterprises@gmail.com

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