# Lawn Care Estimate App: Quote New Customers Fast

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Publisher: SimplyWise, Inc. (https://www.simplywise.com)
Published: October 13, 2026
Updated: October 13, 2026
Category: Best Apps & Software
Summary: Lawn care estimate app for new customers: SimplyWise Cost Estimator turns a photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. $29.99/mo, 7-day free trial.

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## Lawn Care Estimate App: Quote New Customers Fast

A lawn care estimate app should price a new yard on the first visit. SimplyWise Cost Estimator turns a photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. It is $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr with a 7-day free trial.

Lawn care quote, at a glance

1. A new-customer lawn care quote lists lot size, mowing, edging, trimming, and cleanup as separate lines.
2. Add-ons such as aeration, overseeding, and leaf removal get their own lines. The customer sees what each one costs.
3. End the quote with one per-visit price the customer can read in seconds.
4. Photograph the yard on the first visit and price it before you leave the driveway.
5. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn a $20.33 mean, $18.82 median hourly wage nationally (BLS, May 2025).
6. Write the visit frequency you are quoting right on the quote.

## Lawn care estimate app: the short answer

SimplyWise Cost Estimator is a lawn care estimate app. It turns a photo of the yard into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Each line has a unit, a quantity, and a price per unit, and you can edit all of them.

Add your markup, then send a professional, branded quote the customer signs to approve. It costs $29.99 a month or $239.99 a year after a 7-day free trial.

## What does a lawn care quote for a new customer have to show?

A new customer knows nothing about your work. The quote has to show what the yard costs and what each service adds. Keep every service on its own line.

| Quote line | What it has to show |
| --- | --- |
| Lot size | The mowable square footage, so the customer sees what the price covers. |
| Mowing | The cut, priced for this lot, with the visit frequency you are quoting. |
| Edging and trimming | Walks, beds, fences, and trees, as their own line. |
| Cleanup | Blowing clippings off hard surfaces, and hauling away debris if it applies. |
| Add-ons | Aeration, overseeding, and leaf removal, each priced alone. |
| Per-visit price | One clear total per visit, so the customer can compare it and decide. |

Six lines, one lawn care quote.

Honest note: prices change by region and by yard. Price your own lawns from your own costs.

## Why quote a new lawn customer on the first visit?

New customers call several crews. A clear quote sent the same day gives you a head start. A same-visit quote also shows the customer you are organized.

## How to quote a new customer with a lawn care estimate app in 4 steps

1. Photograph the yard Walk the lot and shoot the lawn, the beds, and the edges. You can also describe the job by voice, or upload a plan.
2. Check the lines The app builds material, labor, and fee lines from the photo. Each has a unit, a quantity, and a price per unit. Material prices come from the closest Home Depot to the zip code registered in your app.
3. Add the extras and your markup Add aeration, overseeding, or leaf removal as their own lines. Edit any number, then apply your built-in markup.
4. Send the quote Send a professional, branded quote the customer signs to approve. Once they say yes, turn the estimate into an invoice with Create Invoice.

## What does lawn care labor pay on top of the quote?

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn a $20.33 mean and $18.82 median hourly wage nationally (BLS, May 2025). That is wage paid, not the rate you bill. Fuel, equipment, insurance, and margin ride on top.

Our how to estimate landscaping jobs (https://www.simplywise.com/blog/how-to-estimate-landscaping-jobs/) guide walks through them.

| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mean wage | $20.33 | $42,290 |
| Median wage | $18.82 | $39,150 |

National figures, SOC 37-3011.

## Lawn care estimate app options compared

These are common tools for pricing and sending work. Prices are the vendors’ published rates, read October 9, 2026.

| Tool | Photo to estimate | Built for | Starting price |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SimplyWise Cost Estimator | Yes, about 6 seconds | Crews who price and send the quote | $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr |
| Jobber Core | Not listed | Field service scheduling and quoting | $49 month to month, $29 a month on annual billing |
| Joist Pro | Not listed | Contractor estimates and invoices | $17 month to month, $170 a year on annual billing |
| Housecall Pro Basic | Not listed | Scheduling, dispatch, and invoicing | $79 month to month, $59 a month on annual billing |

What it is not: SimplyWise Cost Estimator prices the lawn and sends the quote. It does not build mowing routes or dispatch crews. Keep your routing tool for that, and quote with SimplyWise.

## SimplyWise Cost Estimator for lawn care quotes

SimplyWise Cost Estimator turns a photo of the yard into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Add your markup and send a branded quote the customer signs. It is $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr, about $20/mo on annual, with a 7-day free trial.

## Keep reading

- How to Estimate Landscaping Jobs (https://www.simplywise.com/blog/how-to-estimate-landscaping-jobs/): the full pricing method.
- Best Estimating App for Landscaping (https://www.simplywise.com/blog/best-estimating-app-landscaping/): the wider field.
- Best Lawn Care Software (https://www.simplywise.com/blog/best-lawn-care-software/): scheduling and routes.
- Lawn Care Marketing (https://www.simplywise.com/blog/lawn-care-marketing/): where new customers come from.

## Sources

### Labor cost

- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 national estimates (https://www.bls.gov/oes/special-requests/oesm25nat.zip), SOC 37-3011.

### Tool pricing

- SimplyWise, estimating app cost per year (https://www.simplywise.com/blog/estimating-app-cost-per-year/): Jobber, Joist, and Housecall Pro rates, read October 9, 2026.

### SimplyWise

- SimplyWise Cost Estimator on the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simplywise-cost-estimator/id6670619664), 4.8 rating.

## Frequently asked questions about lawn care estimates

### The app

**What is the best way to quote a new lawn care customer?**

Use SimplyWise Cost Estimator. It turns a photo of the yard into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. It costs $29.99 a month or $239.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial.

**Can I list aeration and overseeding on the same quote?**

Yes. Add each one as its own line with a unit, a quantity, and a price per unit. The customer sees what each extra costs before saying yes.

### Routes and devices

**Does the app build mowing routes?**

No. SimplyWise prices the job and sends the quote. It does not build routes or dispatch crews. Keep your routing tool for that.

**Can I use it on Android?**

Yes. SimplyWise Cost Estimator runs on iOS and Android. The web version is limited.

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## About SimplyWise

SimplyWise, Inc. (New York, NY) builds mobile apps for contractors, tradespeople, and small business owners. The SimplyWise Cost Estimator turns a job site photo into an itemized estimate with labor and material costs in about 6 seconds, and the client signs the branded quote to approve it. It is rated 4.8 on the App Store. It is free to try with a 7-day free trial, then $29.99 per month or $239.99 per year (about $20 per month on the annual plan), and one subscription includes every app in the SimplyWise suite.

- Download: https://www.simplywise.com/download
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simplywise-cost-estimator/id6670619664
- Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplywise.costestimator
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