You get your weekends back. That’s the first thing most people notice when they stop trying to squeeze mowing into an already packed schedule.
But there’s more to it than just time. Professional lawn mowing in Holcombville means your grass gets cut at the proper height—around 3 inches—which keeps it healthier, crowds out weeds, and handles our local weather better. It means someone shows up on the day they said they would, with equipment that actually works, and finishes the job without you having to follow up.
Your property looks maintained. Not just “good enough,” but like someone’s paying attention. That matters when you’re building equity in your home, when neighbors notice, and when you pull into your driveway after a long day and don’t immediately see another item on your to-do list.
Emerson Excavating and Trucking started in 1997, and we’ve been working in Holcombville and the surrounding Saratoga County area ever since. Josh is on almost every job—not because we’re small, but because that’s how we operate. You’re not getting a different crew every week who doesn’t know your property.
We’re a family business. Josh’s son joined as a partner in 2022, and we’re growing the right way—by doing good work and keeping customers long-term. We know the soil here, the seasonal challenges, and what properties in this area actually need. That’s not something you get from a company that parachutes in from two counties over.
When you call, you’re talking to people who live and work in this community. We’re not trying to be your cheapest option. We’re trying to be the last lawn mowing company you ever have to call.
You reach out—text or call works—and we set up a time to look at your property. We’ll give you a clear estimate based on lawn size, terrain, and how often you want service. No hidden fees. No fuel surcharges that pop up later.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we get you on the schedule. Most customers go with weekly or bi-weekly mowing depending on the season and how fast their grass grows. We show up on your scheduled day, handle the mowing, and make sure the property looks clean when we leave.
If weather throws things off—and it does around here—we communicate. You’ll know if we need to shift a day. You won’t be left wondering if we’re coming or not. And if your property needs change, whether that’s adding spring cleanup or coordinating with other site work we do, we adjust. We’re not locked into one-size-fits-all service packages that don’t make sense for how you actually use your property.
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Our lawn mowing service in Holcombville covers the essentials: mowing at the correct height for healthy grass, trimming around edges and obstacles, and blowing off hard surfaces so you’re not tracking clippings everywhere. We use professional-grade equipment that cuts cleanly and doesn’t tear up your lawn.
Holcombville properties vary. Some are flat and straightforward. Others have slopes, wooded edges, or areas that need more attention. We adjust our approach based on what your property actually looks like, not what some pricing calculator assumes. If you’ve got new construction and need help with initial grading or site prep before regular mowing even makes sense, we handle that too—it’s part of what we do on the excavation side.
Pricing typically runs between $40-50 per cut for most residential properties in this area, depending on size and complexity. We’ll tell you upfront what your property will cost. And because we’re local, we understand what’s normal here. We’re not inflating prices because we drove an hour to get to you.
Most homeowners in Holcombville do best with weekly mowing during peak growing season—late spring through summer—and can usually stretch to every two weeks in early spring and fall when growth slows down.
The real answer depends on how fast your grass is growing, which changes based on rainfall, temperature, and how much sun your property gets. If you let it go too long between cuts, you end up scalping the lawn when it finally does get mowed, which stresses the grass and opens the door for weeds. The general rule is never to remove more than one-third of the grass height in a single mowing.
If you’re not sure what schedule makes sense, we’ll tell you honestly after seeing your property. Some people want it done every week no matter what because they like the look. Others are fine adjusting based on conditions. Both work—we just need to know what you prefer.
Around 3 inches is the sweet spot for most lawns in Holcombville and the surrounding Saratoga County area. That height keeps the grass healthy, helps it develop deeper roots, and shades out a lot of the weeds that would otherwise take over.
Cutting too short—what some people call “scalping”—might look neat for a day, but it weakens the grass and makes your lawn more vulnerable to heat stress, drought, and disease. Taller grass also handles our seasonal swings better, especially during the hotter, drier stretches in July and August.
Different grass types have slightly different ideal heights, but 3 inches is a safe standard for the cool-season grasses common around here. We set our mowers to the right height and keep blades sharp so the cut is clean, not ragged. Ragged cuts turn brown at the tips and make your lawn look worse, not better.
Yes, and this is actually where our background in excavation makes a difference. A lot of new construction properties in Holcombville aren’t ready for regular mowing right away—they need grading, soil work, or cleanup from the build process first.
We can handle the site prep, get the property to the point where grass will actually grow properly, and then transition into regular lawn mowing service once everything’s established. That’s a lot easier than hiring one company for excavation and site work, then trying to coordinate with a separate lawn care company later.
If your lawn is already established and you just need reliable mowing, we do that too. But if you’re in the middle of building or just finished construction and the property’s a mess, we’ve seen it before and know how to get it into shape. Most lawn-only companies won’t touch new construction properties until someone else does the heavy lifting first.
For most residential properties in Holcombville, you’re looking at $40-50 per mowing. Larger lots, properties with steep slopes, or lawns with a lot of obstacles and trimming work will cost more. Smaller, flat, straightforward properties might come in under that range.
We price based on the actual property, not some average that may or may not apply to you. After we see your lawn, we’ll give you a clear number. That price includes mowing, trimming, and blowing off driveways and walkways. No surprise fees later.
Some companies around here charge extra for fuel or add fees if your grass gets too long between cuts. We don’t do that. If weather delays things or you’re away for a couple weeks and the grass gets ahead of us, we’re not going to hit you with an upcharge. We’ll just handle it. The goal is a straightforward price you can plan around, not a bill that changes every time based on things outside your control.
Yes. We carry full licensing and insurance coverage, which protects both your property and ours if something unexpected happens. That’s standard for any legitimate contractor, but it’s worth asking because not everyone operating in this space is properly covered.
Our LLC has been active since 2009, and we’ve been doing excavation and property work in Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties the entire time. Lawn mowing and maintenance is an extension of the site work we’ve always done—it’s not something we just added last month because we saw an opportunity.
Insurance matters more than people think. If someone gets hurt on your property, or if equipment damages something, you want to know the company you hired can actually cover it. We can provide proof of insurance if you want to see it before we start. Most homeowners don’t ask, but the ones who do are usually the ones who’ve been burned before by fly-by-night operators.
We do both. If you need a one-time cut because you’re selling, hosting an event, or just got behind and need to catch up, we can handle that. Pricing for one-time service is usually a bit higher per cut than ongoing service, but it’s available if that’s what you need.
That said, most of our customers end up on a regular schedule because it’s easier for everyone. You’re not scrambling to find someone every time the grass gets long, and we can plan our routes efficiently, which keeps costs down. Weekly or bi-weekly service also means your lawn stays healthier because it’s getting consistent care, not just emergency cuts when things get out of hand.
If you want to start with a one-time cut to see how we work, that’s fine. No pressure to commit long-term right away. But if you’re looking for reliable lawn mowing service in Holcombville that you don’t have to think about, ongoing scheduling is the way most people go. We’ll work with whatever makes sense for your situation.
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