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Cedar Falls · Waterloo · Cedar Valley Your Yard.
Your Yard.
Our Squad.
Done Right.
Mowing, fall leaf cleanup and snow removal for Cedar Valley homes. Published prices, a set service day, and a crew that shows up when we say we will.
Serving Cedar Falls, Waterloo and surrounding Cedar Valley communities year round.
Apr to Oct
Mowing season
Weekly, bi-weekly and one-time mowing, from $45. Mow, trim, blow, walk through.
Oct to Nov
Leaf season
Fall cleanup from $125. Lawn, beds, drive and walks, plus stick and debris pickup.
Nov to Mar
Snow season
Driveways, walks and steps cleared per storm, from $50. Same crew, same standards.
Why The Yard Squad
Built different from the start
You shouldn’t have to wonder whether your lawn guy is coming this week. We run on a schedule, tell you when plans change, and do the job the same way every visit.
Dependable Scheduling
Clear communication, online booking, reminders and a team that shows up ready to deliver consistent results.
Easy Online Experience
Request a quote, book service, get reminders and pay online. Fast, professional communication at every step.
Honest Pricing
We’re not the lowest bid in town, and we don’t try to be. Our prices cover sharp blades, well-kept equipment and a crew that isn’t rushing to the next yard.
What We Do
Three seasons, one crew
Mowing from spring, leaf cleanup in autumn, snow clearing through winter. Same standards, same people, one number to call all year.
Lawn Mowing
Weekly, bi-weekly or one-time. Mow, string trim, blow the hard surfaces clean, then walk the property before we leave.
- Weekly from $45, one-time from $55
- Trimming around obstacles and landscaping
- Blowing driveways, sidewalks and patios
- Final property walkthrough, gates closed
From $45
Fall Yard Cleanup
Leaves off the lawn, out of the beds and off every hard surface, plus the sticks and debris that come down with them.
- Small lots from $125, larger properties quoted
- Lawn, landscape beds, drive, walks and patio
- Stick and seasonal debris pickup included
- Final mow add-on available
From $125
Snow Removal
Driveway, front walk and steps cleared per storm, at an agreed trigger depth, so nobody has to call at 5am.
- Per storm from $50, priced by driveway size
- Base price covers snowfall up to 6 inches
- Additional walkways and ice melt available
- Trigger depth agreed before the season
From $50
Snow removal, from $50 a storm
When the mowers go away the snow blowers come out. We clear residential driveways, walkways and steps across the Cedar Valley, priced by driveway size, with a trigger depth agreed before the season so nobody has to call at 5am.
- Driveway, front walk and steps cleared
- Base price covers snowfall up to 6 inches
- Extra walkways $15, ice melt $20
- Same crew and standards as summer
Also available, priced on the visit
- Core aeration · from $95 Reduces compaction, helps roots and nutrient uptake.
- Mulch installation · from $125 Premium mulch delivered and installed, beds prepped and edged.
- Yard cleanup Trimming trees and bushes, weeds and debris removed and hauled away.
- Tree trimming Dead or dangerous branches removed, limbs cleared from structures and lines.
Straightforward Pricing
Real prices, published
Four property sizes, the same four everywhere. Pick yours once and it means the same thing for mowing, cleanup and snow.
Lawn mowing, per visit
- Small City lot under 1/8 acre $45 Weekly $55 Bi-weekly / One-time
- Medium Typical neighborhood yard $55 Weekly $65 Bi-weekly / One-time
- Large Large residential yard $70 Weekly $80 Bi-weekly / One-time
- Extra Large Property up to 1 acre from $95 Weekly from $105 Bi-weekly / One-time
One-time and bi-weekly visits are $10 more at every size, because two weeks of growth is a longer job than one. Full mowing detail.
Fall leaf cleanup
- Small City lot under 1/8 acre $125
- Medium Typical neighborhood property $175
- Large Larger lawn, landscaping or leaf volume $250
- Extra Large Property up to 1 acre from $350
Heavily wooded properties or several seasons of buildup: +$50.
Covers lawn, beds, drive, walks and patio, plus stick and debris pickup. Full cleanup detail.
Snow removal, per storm
- Small Single-car drive plus front walk $50
- Medium Two-car drive plus front walk $65
- Large Long two-car or three-car drive $80
- Extra Large Long, wide or unusually large drive from $100
- Up to 6 inchesBase price
- 6 to 10 inches+25%
- 10 to 15 inches+50%
- Over 15 inches, or driftingQuoted
Extra walkway $15 · Ice melt $20.
Mowing add-ons, only when they apply
- $20 Grass over 8 inches · Up to 12 inches
- $40 Grass over 12 inches
- $10 Heavy trimming · Starting price, up to $20 by workload
- $10 Many obstacles
- $10 Steep hill
- $20 Pet waste throughout the yard · Minimum
- $15 Bagging clippings · On request; we mulch by default
How final pricing works: the tier is set by property size, and add-ons only apply when the property calls for them. We confirm the tier when we review your property, and you get the number in writing before any work begins. No surprises.
Simple Process
How it works
Four steps from first contact to a finished yard. You’ll know your price before we start, and it won’t change unless your property does.
- 1
Send us your details
Fill in the request form, or call or text. Tell us about your property and the schedule you want.
- 2
We review your property
We check size, condition and access so the tier we quote is the right one and the price is fair.
- 3
Approve and schedule
Review the clear quote, approve it, and we lock in your service day. Recurring options available.
- 4
Enjoy the results
We mow, trim, blow, walk through, and leave your property looking sharp. Protecting your yard is standard.
Our Story
A local crew that does what it says.
Started in the Cedar Valley in 2025, for homeowners who were tired of chasing down their lawn service.
Why we started The Yard Squad
Most people have a story about a lawn service that stopped showing up, never called back, or sent a bill that didn’t match the quote. We started The Yard Squad to be the company you don’t have to think about.
That means clear prices before any work begins, a regular service day, a heads-up when weather moves things, and a crew that closes your gate and walks the property before leaving.
- Locally owned and operated in the Cedar Valley
- Every visit: mow, trim, blow and a final walkthrough
- Gates closed, pets respected, property protected
- One company for mowing, leaves and snow, all year
The Yard Squad
A Lawn Care Experience
We do it differently: a crew you’ll recognize, the same standard every visit, and a yard you’re glad to come home to.
We don’t cut corners, we cut grass.
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Where We Serve
Cedar Valley mowing, cleanup and snow removal
Proudly serving homeowners across the Cedar Falls and Waterloo metro and the surrounding communities.
- Cedar Falls
- Waterloo
- Hudson
- Evansdale
- Elk Run Heights
- Raymond
- Dunkerton
- Janesville
- Denver
- La Porte City
Outside the primary area? Ask anyway. We can often accommodate nearby properties depending on route and capacity. Just let us know your location when you reach out.
Yard Notes
Lawn and snow advice for Cedar Valley homeowners
Practical, local, and written for Iowa weather. See everything on the blog.
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Twenty minutes of prep in October saves a season of problems. What to do around your Cedar Falls or Waterloo driveway before the first clearable snow arrives.
What Snow Removal Actually Costs in the Cedar Valley
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How High Should You Cut Grass in an Iowa Summer?
Cutting height is the single easiest lawn decision to get wrong. Here is what works for Cedar Valley lawns through a hot, dry Iowa July and August.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers based on how we operate. Still have a question? Reach out, we are happy to help.
How much does lawn mowing cost?
Weekly mowing starts at $45 for a small city lot, $55 for a typical neighborhood yard, $70 for a large yard and from $95 for a property up to an acre. One-time and bi-weekly visits are $10 more per visit at every size, because the grass has more growth on it. You get a clear quote before any work happens.
Why does one-time mowing cost more than weekly?
Two weeks of growth takes longer to cut, produces more clippings and is harder on equipment than seven days of growth. The gap is $10 per visit at every property size. If the grass is over 8 inches there is a further charge, because at that height it is a different job.
What is included with every mowing service?
Mowing at the right height for the season, string trimming around landscaping and obstacles, blowing driveways, sidewalks and patios clean, and a final walkthrough of the property. We protect your property and close gates as standard practice.
Do you offer fall cleanup?
Yes. Fall leaf cleanup starts at $125 for a small city lot and from $350 for a property up to an acre. It covers the lawn, landscape beds, driveway, sidewalks and patios, plus small stick and debris pickup. Heavily wooded properties or several seasons of buildup carry a $50 add-on.
Do you offer snow removal in the winter?
Yes. Residential snow removal starts at $50 per storm for a single-car driveway and front walk, and is priced by driveway size. The base price covers snowfall up to 6 inches; 6 to 10 inches is 25% more and 10 to 15 inches is 50% more. Anything over 15 inches, or significant drifting, is quoted.
Do you trim and edge?
String trimming is included with every mowing service. We trim around trees, beds, fences and other obstacles so the finished look is clean. Unusually heavy trimming carries a small add-on, which we tell you about before we do it.
Do I need to be home during service?
No. Most customers are not home. Just make sure gates are unlocked, or provide access instructions, and any pets are secured. We take care of the rest and leave the property looking sharp.
What happens if it rains?
We watch the forecast and may move your service day if conditions make mowing unsafe or would damage the lawn, such as very wet soil. You will hear from us as early as we can if we need to adjust.
Do you remove grass clippings?
We mulch clippings back into the lawn by default, which is healthier for the grass and standard professional practice. If you want them bagged and taken away, that is a $15 add-on per visit.
Can you mow an overgrown yard?
Yes. Grass over 8 inches carries a $20 add-on and grass over 12 inches carries $40, because it takes longer and sometimes needs more than one pass. After the first cut we can put you on a regular schedule at normal rates.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Cedar Falls, Waterloo and surrounding Cedar Valley communities. If you are nearby but outside the core area, still ask and we will confirm availability based on our routes.
How do I request service and how do I pay?
Use the request form on this site and it goes straight into our scheduling system. We follow up with a quote, and once you approve it we book your service day. Payment is online after service.
Get Started
Request your free quote
Tell us about your property and which services you want. The request goes straight into our scheduling system and we come back with a price.
Prefer to talk?
We are a local Cedar Valley team, ready to help.
- Call or text (319) 500-4519
- Email Use the form and we will reply the same way
- Serving Cedar Falls, Waterloo and the Cedar Valley
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