You’re not just paying someone to push a mower around your property. You’re getting your Saturday mornings back without guilt. You’re protecting the investment you made in your home by keeping it looking sharp all season long. And you’re avoiding the cycle of unreliable providers who show up when they feel like it or ghost you mid-season.
Professional lawn mowing means your grass gets cut at the right height for Washington County’s climate. Not scalped. Not left too long because someone’s running behind schedule. The equipment we use isn’t what you’d rent from a big box store—it’s commercial-grade gear that handles uneven terrain and delivers a clean, even cut every time.
Most homeowners in Fitch Point spend 2-3 hours every weekend on lawn care during growing season. That’s 40-60 hours a year you could spend doing literally anything else. When you hand that off to someone who knows what they’re doing, you get consistency without the weekend obligation.
Emerson Excavating and Trucking started as a logging operation back in 1997. We’ve been working properties across Washington County for over 25 years, and we transitioned to full-time excavation and property services in 2020. Josh runs the operation and he’s on-site for almost every job—not because we don’t trust our crew, but because that’s how we’ve always done business.
We’re not a franchise. We’re not running 30 crews across three counties. We’re a family business that grew up here, and we’re adding lawn mowing services because our excavation clients kept asking if we could handle it. Turns out, the same attention to detail that goes into site prep translates pretty well to keeping a property looking clean all season.
You’ll see the same faces. You’ll get straight answers about scheduling and pricing. And if something’s not right, you’ll talk to someone who actually cares about fixing it—because our reputation in Fitch Point matters more than one mowing job.
First visit, Josh comes out to walk your property. We’re looking at terrain, obstacles, access points, and what kind of grass you’re dealing with. Most properties in Fitch Point have a mix of sun and shade, some slope, and soil that holds moisture differently depending on where you are. That matters when we’re setting mowing height and frequency.
Once we agree on schedule and price, we lock in your mowing day. We’re not running a route with 50 stops where you’re somewhere in the middle and we show up whenever. You get a consistent day, and if weather pushes us back, you’ll know before we’re supposed to be there.
During each visit, we mow, trim around obstacles and edges, and blow off hard surfaces so you’re not tracking clippings into the house. If we notice something—bare spots, drainage issues, areas that aren’t growing right—we’ll mention it. We’re not trying to upsell you on services you don’t need, but if there’s a problem developing, you should know about it before it gets worse.
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Every mowing service includes a full cut at the right height for your grass type and the current season. In Fitch Point, that usually means keeping it around 3-3.5 inches during peak growing season to protect roots and retain moisture during dry stretches. We adjust that in spring and fall based on growth patterns.
Trimming and edging come standard. We’re getting around trees, fence lines, garden beds, and anywhere the mower can’t reach. Hard surfaces—driveways, walkways, patios—get blown off so you’re not dealing with grass clippings stuck to everything.
Washington County properties deal with variable terrain. Some areas drain fast, others hold water after heavy rain. We’re familiar with how that affects mowing schedules, and we’re not going to tear up your lawn by running equipment over saturated soil just to stay on schedule. If conditions aren’t right, we’ll adjust and communicate that ahead of time.
Pricing is straightforward. We quote based on property size, terrain, and how much trimming is involved. No surprise charges mid-season. No billing for services we didn’t discuss. You’ll know what you’re paying before we start, and that number doesn’t change unless your property or service needs change.
Most residential properties in Fitch Point need mowing once a week during peak growing season, which typically runs from late April through September. That frequency keeps your grass healthy without stressing it, and it prevents that overgrown look that happens when you let it go too long between cuts.
In early spring and late fall, growth slows down and you can usually stretch it to every 10-14 days. We’re watching weather patterns and actual growth rates, not just running a rigid schedule that doesn’t account for reality. If we get a particularly wet stretch in June, grass grows faster and might need attention twice in one week. If we hit a dry spell in August, we might push your next cut back a few days to avoid stressing the lawn.
The “one-third rule” applies here—you never want to remove more than one-third of the grass blade height in a single mowing. When you let it get too long and then scalp it back down, you’re shocking the grass and leaving it vulnerable to disease, weeds, and heat stress. Consistent mowing at the right interval keeps your lawn thick and healthy all season.
Commercial mowing equipment cuts cleaner, handles terrain better, and lasts longer under heavy use. The blade speed is higher, which means a cleaner cut that doesn’t tear or shred grass blades the way dull or slow-moving blades do. When grass gets torn instead of cut cleanly, it opens the door to disease and turns the tips brown.
Deck size matters too. Professional mowers cover more ground in less time, but more importantly, they’re built to handle uneven terrain without scalping high spots or missing low areas. Most homeowner mowers struggle with slopes and drainage variations that are common on Fitch Point properties.
We’re also maintaining equipment constantly. Blades get sharpened regularly—not once a season, but every few properties. Oil changes, belt replacements, and tune-ups happen on schedule because downtime costs us money. When you’re using your own mower, you’re dealing with maintenance, storage, fuel, and the inevitable breakdown right when you need it most. Professional equipment eliminates all of that from your plate.
Most residential properties in Fitch Point run between $40-65 per mowing, depending on lot size, terrain, and how much trimming is involved. A flat quarter-acre lot with minimal obstacles sits at the lower end. Larger properties with slopes, mature trees, and detailed landscape beds cost more because they require more time and attention.
We quote every property individually because no two yards are identical. When Josh walks your property for the estimate, he’s looking at total mowable area, access points, obstacles that require trimming, and any terrain challenges that affect how we approach the job. You’ll get a per-visit price that doesn’t change unless your property or service needs change.
Some companies in Washington County charge by the hour, which creates incentive to work slowly. We charge by the job, which means we’re motivated to work efficiently while still doing it right. You’re not paying for our learning curve or equipment issues—you’re paying for the result. No hidden fees, no surprise charges for trimming or blowing off your driveway. The price we quote is the price you pay.
We don’t mow in the rain, and we don’t mow saturated lawns even if the rain stopped. Running heavy equipment over wet soil compacts it, creates ruts, and damages grass roots. It’s also impossible to get a clean cut when grass blades are wet—they clump, clog the deck, and lay down instead of standing up for the mower.
If weather pushes us off your scheduled day, we’ll contact you and reschedule for the next available day when conditions are right. Usually that means waiting 24-48 hours after rain stops for the ground to firm up enough to support equipment without damage. We’re not trying to stay on schedule at the expense of your lawn’s health.
During particularly wet stretches—which happen in Washington County, especially in spring—we might end up running a day or two behind our normal route. That’s reality when you’re working outdoors, and we’d rather delay slightly than tear up your property. Most customers appreciate that approach once they’ve dealt with a provider who showed up regardless of conditions and left tire tracks across their yard.
We typically mulch clippings back into the lawn unless you specifically want them bagged and removed. Mulching returns nutrients to the soil, reduces the need for fertilizer, and helps retain moisture during dry periods. As long as we’re mowing frequently enough that we’re not removing more than one-third of the blade height, clippings break down quickly and don’t create thatch buildup.
Bagging makes sense in certain situations—if the grass got away from you and it’s overgrown, if you’re dealing with a disease issue, or if you just prefer the completely clean look. We can bag and haul away clippings for an additional charge, since it adds time and disposal costs to each visit.
Most properties in Fitch Point do fine with mulching as long as mowing happens on a consistent schedule. The clippings you see after we leave are gone within a day or two as they settle into the canopy and start breaking down. If you’re on the fence about it, we can mulch for a few visits and switch to bagging if you’re not happy with how it looks. It’s your property and your preference—we’re just here to tell you what works best from an agronomic standpoint.
Yes. We’ve been working Washington County properties since 1997, and steep terrain is common around here. Our equipment handles slopes that would be dangerous or impossible with a standard walk-behind mower. We’re not sending inexperienced crew members onto challenging terrain with equipment they’re not comfortable operating.
Slopes require different techniques to avoid scalping, maintain traction, and work safely. We mow across the slope rather than up and down when possible, we adjust speed based on conditions, and we know when a slope is too steep or too wet to work safely. If we can’t mow a section safely, we’ll tell you that upfront rather than attempting it and creating a problem.
Properties with difficult terrain often get quoted slightly higher because they take more time and require more skill to handle properly. But that’s factored into your estimate from the beginning—you’re not getting surprised with extra charges after we see what we’re dealing with. If your property has areas that can’t be mowed safely with equipment, we’ll discuss alternatives like trimming or natural landscaping for those sections.
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