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Leaf Removal in Raleigh, NC

Leaf cleanup, raking, and haul-away options from local pros in Raleigh, NC

54 Active leaf removal pros
30 min Median response
94% On-time completion
$40–$50 Typical Cost
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Paramount Pro 919 offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC

Paramount Pro 919

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 1,596 Reviews)
On-time rate: 84%
Availability: Today
$36 – $40
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Full yard leaf cleanup
  • Leaf bagging & haul away
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C&C Prop Maintenance offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC

C&C Prop Maintenance

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 890 Reviews)
On-time rate: 80%
Availability: Today
$50 – $60
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Heavy leaf removal
  • Mulch or haul-away options
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Resurrection Lawn Svc offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC

Resurrection Lawn Svc

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 408 Reviews)
On-time rate: 91%
Availability: Tomorrow
$35 – $45
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Driveway & sidewalk blow-off
  • Full yard leaf cleanup
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Jd Landscaping offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC

Jd Landscaping

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 375 Reviews)
On-time rate: 72%
Availability: Today
$33 – $50
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Leaf bagging & haul away
  • Driveway & sidewalk blow-off
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Green Landscaping  offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC

Green Landscaping

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(4.7/5 . 330 Reviews)
On-time rate: 71%
Availability: Today
$41 – $49
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Full yard leaf cleanup
  • Heavy leaf removal
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Whitehouse Mowing offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC

Whitehouse Mowing

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 311 Reviews)
On-time rate: 77%
Availability: Today
$50 – $62
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Leaf bagging & haul away
  • Heavy leaf removal
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Code777 offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC

Code777

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(4.7/5 . 287 Reviews)
On-time rate: 80%
Availability: Tomorrow
$35 – $51
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Full yard leaf cleanup
  • Driveway & sidewalk blow-off
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Beasley Edwards Ente offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC

Beasley Edwards Ente

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 275 Reviews)
On-time rate: 71%
Availability: Today
$50 – $59
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Full yard leaf cleanup
  • Large yards and wooded lots
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Teasley Lawn Care Svc offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC

Teasley Lawn Care Svc

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 261 Reviews)
On-time rate: 58%
Availability: Today
$42 – $55
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Full yard leaf cleanup
  • Leaf bagging & haul away
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Bradleys Lawncare offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC

Bradleys Lawncare

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 234 Reviews)
On-time rate: 51%
Availability: Today
$40 – $50
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Full yard leaf cleanup
  • Large yards and wooded lots
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Q & A Cuts offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC

Q & A Cuts

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 213 Reviews)
On-time rate: 85%
Availability: Tomorrow
$40 – $45
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Large yards and wooded lots
  • Mulch or haul-away options
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Good Earth Lawn offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC

Good Earth Lawn

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 197 Reviews)
On-time rate: 91%
Availability: Tomorrow
$42 – $47
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Driveway & sidewalk blow-off
  • Large yards and wooded lots
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Www.Clean Yard.Care offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC

Www.Clean Yard.Care

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 166 Reviews)
On-time rate: 90%
Availability: Tomorrow
$40 – $50
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Full yard leaf cleanup
  • Leaf bagging & haul away
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Mikes Mowing  offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC

Mikes Mowing

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 159 Reviews)
On-time rate: 68%
Availability: Today
$65 – $80
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Full yard leaf cleanup
  • Heavy leaf removal
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M.Services offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC

M.Services

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Raleigh, NC Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars
(4.1/5 . 154 Reviews)
On-time rate: 66%
Availability: Today
$32 – $40
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Large yards and wooded lots
  • Full yard leaf cleanup
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Top Leaf Removal Companies in Raleigh

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#1
Ranked number 1 badge for top leaf cleanup companies Paramount Pro 919 ranked for reliable fall leaf cleanup in Raleigh, NC
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 1,596 Reviews)
Reliability: 84%
$36 - $40
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Ranked number 2 badge for top leaf cleanup companies C&C Prop Maintenance ranked for reliable fall leaf cleanup in Raleigh, NC
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 890 Reviews)
Reliability: 80%
$50 - $60
Typical price:
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Ranked number 3 badge for top leaf cleanup companies Resurrection Lawn Svc ranked for reliable fall leaf cleanup in Raleigh, NC
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 408 Reviews)
Reliability: 91%
$35 - $45
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Leaf Removal Cost in Raleigh

Real data about raking and removal costs in Raleigh

Raked leaf piles stacked along a front yard curb ready for pickup in Raleigh, NC Bagging wet leaves after a storm for haul-away pickup in Raleigh, NC
Graphic showing an average booked leaf cleanup price of $46 in Raleigh, NC

$46

Average booked price
Typical price range of $40–$50 for leaf cleanup in Raleigh, NC

$40–$50

Typical range

What affects your price

  • Yard size and leaf coverage
  • Haul-away vs mulching
  • Access to fenced or wooded areas
Prices are based on recent GreenPal bookings in Raleigh and nearby areas.
Roof gutters clogged with wet leaves and autumn debris in Raleigh, NC
Clean gutter channel after leaf debris was removed in Raleigh, NC

Protect Gutters and
Roof From Leaf Buildup

Leaf buildup around the home can clog gutters and push water toward the roofline. In Raleigh, 1 in 4 leaf removal jobs includes a driveway, sidewalk, or gutter-adjacent cleanup. Some pros offer gutter debris add-ons during fall service windows.

Add-on available: 69% of leaf removal customers also book gutter cleaning

Mulching shredded leaves back into lawn grass in Raleigh, NC

Leaves on Your Lawn
and Grass

Leaving thick layers of leaves on grass can block sunlight and trap moisture. Local pros typically recommend removing heavy leaf buildup before extended wet periods to reduce the risk of lawn damage. Light mulching can help, but it depends on coverage and grass type.

Local timing tip: Clear leaves before wet periods to prevent matting

Fall Leaf Cleanup Timing in Raleigh

Fall leaf cleanup in Raleigh typically starts in mid-October and continues through late November, as trees shed leaves in waves rather than all at once. Most homeowners schedule one to two cleanups during this period, depending on tree density and weather.

On average, 1,234 lawns are cleaned up in the Raleigh area by GreenPal pros, at an average cost of $46 per job

Fallen autumn leaves covering residential lawns during peak fall leaf drop season in Raleigh, NC

For many yards, the best timing is:

  • Late October timing icon for first fall cleanup

    Late October

    for the first cleanup to prevent heavy buildup

  • Mid to late November timing icon for final cleanup

    Mid to late November

    for a final seasonal cleanup

If leaves are left too long, they can trap moisture, block sunlight, and create slippery surfaces on walkways and driveways.

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This Week in Raleigh:
Leaf Removal Booking on GreenPal

Last updated April 09, 2026.
Leaf removal pricing chart showing average service costs and typical price ranges in Raleigh, NC

Raleigh Leaf Removal Facts

  • 28 new leaf removal requests in the last 7 days
  • Median time to first quote: 30 minutes
  • Median scheduling lead time: 3 days
  • Average booked price this week: $46
  • Most active areas: North Raleigh, South Raleigh, Downtown
  • Most common add-on: Shrub Pruning

What’s happening this week

Raleigh, NC is seeing warmer weather ahead, with highs up to 84°F. There were 28 leaf removal jobs in the last week. The average booked price was $46. Providers typically respond in 29 minutes.

Tips for this week

  • Schedule your leaf cleanup in advance. The median lead time is 3 days.
  • Prepare for mostly dry conditions next week, though April 12 has rain.
  • Many jobs include gutter cleaning, with 69% adding this service.
Weather forecasts are subject to change.
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Leaf Raking vs Leaf Blowing

Leaf raking is commonly used for heavier coverage and wet leaves, while leaf blowing works best for lighter cleanup and hard surfaces.

Hand raking heavy leaf buildup in a shaded front yard in Raleigh, NC
Leaf Raking
Average pricing: $15/hr • $46 per job
  • More thorough cleanup
  • Better for wet or matted leaves
  • Gentler on delicate landscaping
Best for: Flower beds, tight spaces, thick leaf coverage
Leaf blower clearing leaves from a driveway and sidewalk in Raleigh, NC
Leaf Blowing
Average pricing: $6/hr • $18 per job
  • Fast and efficient
  • Great for large open areas
  • Works well for dry, loose leaves
Best for: Large lawns, driveways, initial gathering
In Raleigh:
37% of jobs include raking
37% use blowing only
26% include full haul-away
Many homeowners choose a mix, starting with blowing and finishing with raking for thicker piles.

Leaf Removal Reviews in Raleigh

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars ( 542 reviews )

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Mowing near Carlton Park

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Location map marker Raleigh, NC 27606

Cleanup near Athena Woods

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Leaf Removal in Raleigh

How much does leaf removal cost in Raleigh?

Prices vary based on yard size, but most Raleigh residents see bids ranging from $100 to $450. The final price depends on whether you want them bagged, mulched, or hauled away.

Is there a minimum fee for leaf services?

Most local pros have a service minimum (often around $75) to cover travel and equipment setup for small lots.

Does leaf volume affect the price?

Yes. A yard with "ankle-deep" leaves requires significantly more man-hours than a light dusting.

Can I get a free estimate for leaf removal near me?

Yes, listing your yard on GreenPal triggers multiple free bids from local Raleigh vendors within hours.

Is an hourly rate or a flat fee better?

Flat fees are standard on GreenPal, so you know the exact cost before the pro starts.

Should I mulch my leaves or have them hauled away?

This depends on your lawn's health and your budget. Below is a quick breakdown to help you decide:

Feature Mulching (Eco-Option) Hauling (Full Removal)
Primary Benefit Natural fertilizer; improves soil Instant "spotless" curb appeal
Cost Lower (usually part of a mow) Higher (labor + disposal fees)
Time Fast (single pass with mower) Long (blowing, bagging, loading)
Lawn Health Boosts nutrients; suppresses weeds Prevents mold; lets grass breathe
Best For... Light to moderate leaf cover Heavy leaves or pine needles
Limitation Can't handle wet/thick leaf mats Loses the natural "free" nutrients

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