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Yard project cost calculators

Compare doing yardwork yourself with hiring a professional: mulch, mowing, leaf cleanup, sod and gravel.

See cash costs and the value of your time. Start with examples, then enter your local prices.

Mulch

Bags, bulk delivery or professional installation.

Compare mowing your lawn with hiring a lawn service, including equipment, seasonal visits and your time.

Compare DIY leaf cleanup with a professional service, including repeat cleanups, equipment, bagging and disposal.

Estimate sod quantities and compare DIY installation with a professional quote, including preparation, delivery and labor.

Calculate gravel volume and compare DIY with professional installation, including delivery, equipment and site preparation.