Core Aeration Service - FAQ's

Our core aeration price starts at $65. Pricing for your request is based on the estimated amount of time it will take our team to complete your job. Factors include property size, property layout, current landscaping condition, the complexity of the landscaping, and your requested scope of work. Call our office for your instant core aeration quote!

Core aeration is a lawn service that relieves soil and grass root compaction. A machine pulls small soil cores (plugs) from the lawn. The holes allow the compact soil to loosen, creating an easier path for roots to grow.

We recommend core aerating at least once per year. If your lawn sees heavy traffic from kids, pets, or frequent use, we suggest aerating twice annually.

Core aeration should be performed when grass is actively growing.

• Spring service: March through May

• Fall service: September through October

Aeration loosens compact soil, making it easier for water, air, and fertilizer to reach grassroots. This encourages stronger, healthier roots that withstand stress from heavy foot traffic and drought. Over time, your lawn becomes thicker, greener, and more resilient.

No, the plugs are left to break down naturally. Rain and mowing will help them disintegrate back into the soil.

We recommend pairing aeration with dethatching and overseeding for the best results.

No — the order does not matter if performed properly using commercial equipment.

Yes. After completing services, our crews are trained to walk the property and close any gates we opened.

Yes, if your lawn is taller than 4 inches. Grass should be shorter than 4 inches when performing aeration.

Overseeding is optional. If you choose to overseed, doing it after aeration is best because the prepared soil provides optimal conditions for germination.

Dog fence and cable lines should be buried at least 4" deep. Since that’s not always the case, please mark any invisible fences or shallow cables before service so our technicians can avoid them.

No. You don’t need to be home. Our crews will complete your service while you go about your day. Please ensure locked gates are accessible and pets are safely indoors.

Some services qualify for automatic email notifications. Ask our office about signing up for reminders when your home is scheduled.

Our standard rate includes one pass across the lawn. If your lawn has dense compaction, we recommend a second pass for an additional charge.

You’ll keep a credit card on file for automatic payments. You can also update payment info by phone or through your online portal.

Our core aeration service areas include:

• Crystal Lake, IL 60014
• The village of Lakewood, IL 60014
• Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
• Algonquin, IL 60102
• Huntley, IL 60142
• Cary, IL 60013
• Oakwood Hills, IL 60013