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Recent Lawn Aeration reviews
thank you my family are very happy with the job you did.
Lawn to Aerated
$300
He was professional and did a great job, will get him back for further lawn/landscaping work.
Lawn Aeration
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Job done well. Thanks
Lawn aeration
$75
Really good job, Very knowledgeable.
Lawn Aeration
$150
Awesome job, great response time and had the job done quickly. Knows his lawns and is very friendly and helpful
Core aerating of lawn - approx. 50m2
$100
Paul was a cracker! Came and did the job and our lawn is starting to look better already! Thanks Paul!
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Why book a lawn aeration service through Airtasker?
A lawn aeration service is convenient when you don’t have the time, tools, or equipment for DIY lawn aeration. You can quickly find local lawn aeration services the minute you discover your grass isn’t green enough and the thatch is too thick!
All you have to do is post a task on Airtasker with all the crucial details. List your location, the type of grass you have, your budget, and how soon you need the job done. Soon enough, you can get free quotes from rated and reviewed lawn aeration specialists near you. Take the time to view each Tasker’s ratings and reviews to help you choose the expert who fits your needs best.
Once you’ve hired a Tasker, they can come right over and aerate your lawn. This is a much better strategy than doing all that lawn work under the hot sun yourself. Find a trusted lawn aeration service within your budget ASAP. Select the pink ‘Post a task’ button now to start finding lawn care aeration services in your area.
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Top Lawn Aeration related questions
The best time for lawn aeration depends on factors like the current season and the type of grass you have. Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, rye, and fescue are best aerated from August to October. Aerate warm-season grasses like Zoysia, Bermuda, and St. Augustine from April to June. Other times to consider lawn aeration is when the thatch layer is more than half an inch, if your lawn was recently constructed, and if it’s had a lot of foot traffic.
Apart from the seasons that affect your grass (usually fall and spring), watch out for several signs that your lawn needs aeration. These signs include thinning grass, discolored patches or areas on your lawn, and puddle formation. Another sign is when a lawn dries up too quickly after rainfall or watering. These signs, especially a quick-drying lawn, tell you that the soil is too compact and needs aeration.
Yes, but lawn aeration may take a lot of time, tools, and patience. While lawn aeration is an easy task for small lawns, aerating a vast, sprawling lawn is a different story! That takes a lot of work and expense—from renting a powered core aerator, going over the entire lawn on the same day, then covering the holes with fertilizer. Hiring a trusted Tasker can save you all this trouble and ensure your lawn is aerated properly.
Your lawn must be clutter-free before the lawn aeration process. If you have any lawn furniture, put these away and store them in your garage or shed for the time being. Clear out your lawn of any fallen leaves, twigs, or other debris. Before booking a local service to aerate your lawn, it’s recommended to mow the lawn.
Lawn aeration with a rolling aerator can take about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Before lawn aeration, your lawn may need watering for one to two days to have the right amount of moisture. The right amount of watering depends on the degree of soil compaction, moisture, and soil quality. As an industry standard, the lawn aeration process must be completed within the same day for best results.
You usually don’t have to provide any tools or equipment when hiring a lawn aeration service in your area. Your hired Taskers should have all the necessary tools and equipment to do the service. However, you can and should provide access to your sprinkler system or garden hose to water your lawn and prep it for aeration.
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What do lawn aeration services include?
Lawn aeration services include all the necessary tasks to improve air and water circulation. These tasks can involve removing thatch buildup and loosening compacted soil. Some Taskers can do a partial clean-up or lawn clearing before the actual aeration process. As aeration is part of lawn care, other tasks can include mowing the lawn before aeration and composting afterward.
Lawn assessment
Your hired Tasker can inspect your lawn and determine its moisture levels. Knowing how moist or dry your lawn is can help your Tasker decide if extra watering is necessary. They can also measure the lawn and determine which tools are appropriate for the job. Your Tasker can use a manual aerator for smaller lawns or a powered aerator for large ones.
Lawn preparation
Some Taskers can mow your lawn beforehand, but this can cost extra. If your lawn covers a large area and the grass is seriously overgrown, you may hire a separate lawn mowing service for this preparation step.
Your Tasker can also water your lawn for one to two days when appropriate, depending on the degree of soil compaction. They can water your lawn until it absorbs the equivalent of an inch of rainfall. This process can make the soil moist enough, so it’s easier for the aerator to penetrate and pull out soil plugs. Your Tasker can also place flags to mark irrigation heads or other objects to avoid while using the aerator.
Lawn aeration
When your lawn is ready, your Tasker can proceed with the lawn aeration process. In some cases, the Tasker can take a whole day to work on the entire lawn for the best and consistent results. The specialist may move the aerator following a pattern that covers the whole lawn once. However, it’s not uncommon to go over sparse spots twice. After your Tasker has covered the entire lawn, they will leave the soil cores and move on to the next step.
Fertilizing the lawn
The Tasker may recommend either raking the soil cores and dumping them into a compost pile or leaving them to decompose and supply additional nutrients to your grass. Your Tasker can explain the benefits of either measure, and you can decide what to do from there. After you’ve agreed on the fate of the soil cores, your Tasker can go ahead with fertilizing your lawn. They can apply fertilizer, compost, sand, peat moss, or any combination of these to fill the holes and rejuvenate your lawn. Once your lawn is on track to looking terrific again, you can consider booking other lawn maintenance services on Airtasker!
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Lawn aeration Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No
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Kardinya WA 6163, Australia
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Middleton Grange NSW, Australia
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Dakabin QLD, Australia
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Campbelltown NSW, Australia
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Golden Bay WA, Australia
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Lawn aerated/coring with fertiliser & wetting agent Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
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Beaumont Hills NSW 2155, Australia
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1) Fix Lawn Irrigation Sprinklers. Front 3 pop up sprinklers have low/ minimal water flow pressure 2) Core Aerate 100m2 Front Lawn
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Heidelberg Heights VIC, Australia
20th Oct 2025
Lawn aeration. Please quote me. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Lawn core aeration over around 100m2.
$100
Capalaba QLD 4157, Australia
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Lawn core aeration 100m2 Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Buffalo lawn 35m2 plus footpath 15m2 needs aeration
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Cremorne NSW, Australia
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Buffalo lawn 35m2 plus footpath 15m2 needs aeration Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
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Airport West VIC 3042, Australia
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Front and Back Lawn requires mechanical coreing/aeration 10.25 x 5m (back) 51.25 sq M 6 x 7m (front) 42 sq M Happy to collect and dispose of cores. Flexible with time, post offers with details.
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Narre Warren VIC, Australia
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I’m looking for an experienced person to help rejuvenate my front lawn in the Narre Warren area. The ground has become very hard and compacted, and the grass is struggling to grow. The job involves three main tasks: • Core Aerate: Thoroughly aerate the entire front lawn to relieve compaction. • Topdress: Spread a layer of topsoil or a suitable lawn mix over the aerated area. • Seed: Spread grass seed evenly across the lawn. What you need to bring: • You must have your own mechanical core aerator. • Please bring all other tools required for the job (e.g., wheelbarrow, rake, seed/soil spreader). What I will provide: • I will supply the grass seed. • I am happy to purchase the topsoil required. Please let me know in your offer how much is needed and what type you recommend, or you can include the cost of supplying it in your offer. The lawn will be mowed and clear of any furniture or debris before you arrive. Looking for someone who has experience with this type of lawn remediation. Please make an offer if this sounds like you. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
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Epping NSW, Australia
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Carindale QLD, Australia
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Lawn aeration Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Was very easy working with Luke.
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Panania, New South Wales, Australia
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Lawn aeration of my very compacted grass (buffalo ) Located in panania About 7*15m
Highly recommend. Great communication, knowledge and he did an amazing job.
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Pimpama QLD, Australia
27th Sep 2025
45m2 front lawn aeration Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Luke did a great job. Hopefully get him back next time he is on the GC!!
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$750
Highgate SA, Australia
9th Sep 2025
Aerate lawn and top dress with sandy loam and gypsum. Around 65m2 and will need 2cm of top dress. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Very knowledgeable, timely and good job all round