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How much does leaf removal cost in San Antonio?
Written by Backyard Boys Lawn Co., San Antonio ยท Updated October 25, 2026
Leaf removal in San Antonio with Backyard Boys is $75 per man-hour plus $25 to haul the leaves away, with 10 bags included and a $100 minimum. Text us a few photos of the yard and you get one price back before we come.
How is the price worked out?
Four things set it:
- Labor. $75 for each man-hour. One person for one hour is one man-hour, and two people for two hours is four.
- Haul-off. $25 flat, with up to 10 bags of leaves included.
- Extra bags. $5 for each bag past 10.
- Trip fee. $70, only when we drive out for your job alone. If we are already working near you that day, it is not charged.
The minimum for any cleanup is $100.
What does a typical cleanup add up to?
These are examples of the math, not quotes. Your price comes from your own photos.
| Job | Man-hours | Bags | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front yard, light leaves, trip just for you | 2 | 8 | $245 |
| Front and back, medium leaves, on a mowing day | 4 | 20 | $375 |
| A quick touch-up | half an hour | 3 | $100 (the minimum) |
What makes a leaf cleanup cost more?
- A big drop. More leaves means more man-hours. A yard under several big live oaks takes longer than a yard with one tree.
- Beds. Getting leaves out of shrubs and flower beds is slower than clearing open lawn.
- Rock beds. Leaves do not come out of rock easily. Time in rock beds counts 1.5 times, and we pull by hand there so no rocks get thrown.
- Lots of bags. Past 10 bags, each extra is $5.
- Access. Back yards behind a locked gate or with no easy path to the truck take longer.
When do you need a leaf cleanup in San Antonio?
San Antonio gets two leaf seasons. Pecans, cedar elms and other shade trees drop from about late October into December. Live oaks are different: they hold their leaves all winter and drop the old ones in late winter and spring, usually late January through April, as the new leaves come in. That spring drop is the big one under live oaks.
How do you get a price?
Text a few photos of the yard to 210-595-9546. Show the lawn, the beds and any thick spots. We count the man-hours and the bags and text back one price. If the yard is very different from the photos when we get there, we tell you before we start.
Can you save money on leaves?
Yes. For a light layer, mow the leaves into the lawn. A mulching mower does it well, and it costs nothing extra if you are on a mowing plan with us. We walk through it in our guide on whether to rake or mow your leaves.
When the leaves are past what a mower can handle, a cleanup is the right call. See our leaf removal and yard cleanups pages.
Quick answers
How much does leaf removal cost in San Antonio?
With Backyard Boys, a leaf cleanup is $75 per man-hour plus $25 to haul the leaves away, with 10 bags included. The minimum is $100. A small front yard with light leaves is often around $245 when we drive out just for you.
How much does leaf removal cost per bag?
The $25 haul-off covers the first 10 bags. Each bag after that is $5.
How much does leaf removal cost per hour?
$75 per man-hour. One person for one hour is one man-hour. Two people for two hours is four. You get one total price before we start, not a running clock.
Why is leaf removal so expensive?
Most of the price is time: blowing leaves out of beds, raking, bagging and hauling. Leaves stuck in rock beds or behind tight gates take longer. Mowing a light layer into the lawn costs nothing extra.
How much should I pay for a yard cleanup?
Ours start at $100. A front and back cleanup with about 4 man-hours and 20 bags comes to $375 when it rides along with a mowing visit. We price yours from photos.
Do you charge a trip fee?
Only when we drive out for your job alone. It is $70 and we tell you up front. If we are already working near you that day, there is no trip fee.
When do leaves fall in San Antonio?
Two times a year. Pecans, elms and other shade trees drop from about late October into December. Live oaks drop their old leaves in late winter and spring, usually late January through April, as the new leaves push out.