Seed Type
Most seeds cost between $3 and $10 per pound, so the type of seed you choose can impact your total costs. Fescue, clover, and Bermuda grass are three of the most cost-effective options, while Bahia seeds are towards the high end of the cost range.
Location
Your location can impact the cost of your project. Some budget-friendly grass species are less common in certain regions because they don’t thrive there. For example, Bahia grass thrives in a Southern environment but won’t do well in the Northeast because it’s not a freeze-hardy grass species. It’s a good idea to check with a local landscaper when choosing seed for your reseeding project to avoid selecting a grass that won’t do well in your region.
Lawn Quality
Maintaining your lawn quality might mean aerating your lawn every season. Lawn aeration costs $150 on average, with loam and clay soils generally costing more to aerate than sandy soil types.
Likewise, if your soil has thick layers of thatch, the cost to dethatch a lawn is $215 for a medium-sized lawn. Some lawns might also need more watering than others, and your pro might recommend installing a sprinkler system for around $2,500.
Packages
Some lawn service companies offer 20% off flat-rate packages for reseeding lawns if it's part of your routine lawn care maintenance plan. Packages usually include a combination of fertilization, aeration, weed control, and lawn mowing.
Labor
Hiring a pro to reseed or overseed your lawn can increase your cost by $250 to $350. For general lawn care, homeowners typically pay between $150 and $750 in labor costs for services like removing dead grass, raking the soil, spreading the seed, and fertilizing. On its own, lawn fertilization costs about $0.02 to $0.14 per square foot per year.
Landscape Prep
Additional preparation expenses include the price to mow an existing lawn, cost of tree and shrub services, and removal of debris. These services can add on $75 to $1,300, depending on the extent of the preparation.