Lawn care · Tauranga & Western Bay
Ride-on mowing for large sections in Tauranga
Ride-on mowing in Tauranga for sections too big for a push mower, from large suburban back yards to lifestyle blocks in Ōmokoroa and Te Puna. We mow the open ground with the ride-on, trim around everything it can't reach, and blow the paths and driveway clean.
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- Fixed prices
What's included
What's included
This page is for homes and lifestyle blocks. For industrial sites, verges and reserves, see large-area mowing for commercial sites.
- Ride-on mowing of open lawn and grassed areas
- Line-trimming around fences, trees, sheds, tanks and gardens
- A tidy cut along the house, paths and driveway
- Paths, driveway and decks blown clean
- A fixed price agreed before we start
- A text when we're done
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Prices
Ride-on mowing prices
Priced on assessment
You'll get a fixed price before we start.
The price depends on
AreaThe amount of mowable grass, not the total section size.
SlopeGentle slopes are fine; steep banks are trimmed by hand and take longer.
ObstaclesFruit trees, garden beds and fence lines need more trimming.
Grass lengthA block that's been left for weeks needs a first catch-up cut, priced separately.
Local know-how
Mowing lifestyle blocks in the Western Bay
The big sections around Ōmokoroa, Te Puna and the edges of Tauranga grow differently from town lawns. A lot of them are a mix of kikuyu, paspalum and pasture grasses, and in a wet spring that mix can put on more growth in two weeks than a suburban lawn does in a month. Miss one visit in October and the next cut takes twice as long.
Winter brings the opposite problem. Low-lying ground and areas near orchard shelterbelts stay wet for weeks, and a heavy machine on soft ground leaves ruts that last all summer. We skip or hand-trim those areas until they firm up, rather than tear them up.
Slopes are the other thing to watch. Rolling ground that looks easy from the house can be steeper than it seems once you're on a machine, so we walk any slope we haven't mown before. Banks that are too steep to ride safely are trimmed by hand instead.
How it works
How our ride-on mowing works
Show us the ground
Send a photo or a map pin, or we'll come and walk it. We look for slopes, soft spots and hidden hazards first.
Get a fixed price per visit based on area and slope.
Pick a schedule
Fortnightly through spring and summer suits most blocks, with fewer visits in winter.
We mow on your day and text you when it's done.
Why Lawn Squad
Why lifestyle-block owners use Lawn Squad
A fixed price per visitSo there are no surprises on the invoice.
Regular dayRegular cut, so the grass never gets ahead of you.
No travel chargeTo Ōmokoroa or Te Puna.
Fully insuredFor working on your property.
We reply within one working dayFree quotes, no obligation
Reviews
What Tauranga customers say
Great lawn mowing service! Very professional, friendly and reliable. The lawn was done really well and everything was left neat and tidy. Highly recommend Lawn Squad
Payal T.Google reviewVery happy with the service the lawn was perfect mowed, the hedges were trimmed beautifully and everything was cleaned up afterwards. Great work 👍
Annapurna EnterprisesGoogle reviewBeen using LawnSquad for a few months — they’re friendly, on time, and my lawn looks great after each visit. Really happy with the service.
Dipak T.Google review
Service areas
Areas we cover
We do ride-on mowing across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty, including Ōmokoroa, Te Puna, Tauriko, Pyes Pā, Welcome Bay and Ohauiti. See every area we serve
Tauranga City
- Pāpāmoa
- Mount Maunganui
- Bethlehem
- Welcome Bay
- Pyes Pā & The Lakes
- Ōtūmoetai & Matua
- Tauriko
- Greerton
- Ohauiti
Western Bay of Plenty
- Ōmokoroa
- Te Puna
FAQs
Ride-on mowing FAQs
How big does a section need to be for ride-on mowing?
As a rough guide, anything with more than about 1,000 m² of open grass. Smaller sections with lots of garden beds are usually quicker with a push mower, and we'll tell you which suits your place.
Can you mow steep slopes?
Gentle and moderate slopes, yes. We look at any slope before the first cut. Banks too steep to ride safely are trimmed by hand.
How often should a lifestyle block be mowed in spring?
Fortnightly for most blocks from September to December, when growth is fastest. Some owners go weekly around the house and fortnightly on the rest.
Do you travel to Ōmokoroa and Te Puna?
Yes, and there's no travel charge.
Do you mow commercial sites as well?
Yes, through our large-area mowing service for commercial sites, which includes scheduling and reporting for site managers.
How much does ride-on mowing cost?
Ride-on mowing is priced on assessment, by the area, how steep it is and how often it's mowed. Send a photo or the address and you'll get a fixed price before we start.
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Call 0800 634 245Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:30pm · Saturday 8:00am – 1:00pm
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- Fully insured
- No contracts
- Fixed price before we start