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Over time, soil gets compacted, making it harder for water, air, and nutrients to reach the roots of your grass. Core aeration solves this problem by pulling out small plugs of soil, allowing your grass to breathe and grow stronger.
Many homeowners consider renting an aerator themselves. However, rental costs are often about the same as hiring a professional—without the hassle of picking up, transporting, and using the machine. Instead of going through the trouble, let us handle it for you. Aeration is a simple, once-a-season service that makes a noticeable difference, helping your lawn grow thicker, stronger, and more resilient without the extra effort on your part.
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According to Angi.com, the average lawn aeration cost is $140, but homeowners can expect prices to range from $75 to $205 depending on lawn size, type of aeration, and additional lawn services. Liquid aeration costs $80 to $150, core aeration costs between $75 and $250. Some aeration companies offer packages, costing $28 per 1,000 square feet on average.
At Nielsen Lawn Aeration, we charge $0.015 per square foot or $15 per 1,000 square feet.
We give our quotes by using this free tool to map out your lawn, ensuring that we only measure the square footage of the areas with grass.
These plugs, which are about 2–3 inches long, break down naturally over time, returning valuable organic matter to the soil and improving its overall health. While they may look a little messy at first, leaving them on the lawn helps speed up decomposition and enhances the aeration benefits. The result is stronger, deeper roots, better water absorption, and a greener, healthier lawn.
For cool-season grasses (such as Kentucky bluegrass, fescue, and ryegrass) the best time to aerate is in early fall (September to October) or early spring (March to April) when these grasses are actively growing. Fall is generally preferred because it allows the grass to recover before winter. Avoid aerating during extreme heat, drought, or just before winter dormancy, as this can stress the lawn.
Lawn aeration makes your grass grow thicker, greener, and stronger. These benefits occur because core aeration pulls up plugs that allow oxygen and water to seep down inside. This allows your grass' roots to expand. Once you have those holes in your grass, it's an ideal time to overseed (lay down grass seed) on your lawn.
Whether you should dethatch your lawn depends on how much thatch has built up. If your lawn feels spongy, struggles to absorb water, or has patchy growth, dethatching can help. If you decide to dethatch, it is recommended to dethatch before aerating. Nielsen Lawn Aeration does not offer dethatching services at this time.