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Leaf Removal in South Bend, IN

Leaf cleanup, raking, and haul-away options from local pros in South Bend, IN

24 Active leaf removal pros
27 min Median response
94% On-time completion
$40–$50 Typical Cost
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Sal Lawn And Care offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN

Sal Lawn And Care

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 1,149 Reviews)
On-time rate: 98%
Availability: Today
$30 – $44
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Heavy leaf removal
  • Driveway & sidewalk blow-off
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Johnson Lawn Service offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN

Johnson Lawn Service

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 758 Reviews)
On-time rate: 93%
Availability: Today
$28 – $32
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Mulch or haul-away options
  • Large yards and wooded lots
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Gifted Hands  offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN

Gifted Hands

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 611 Reviews)
On-time rate: 93%
Availability: Today
$50 – $55
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Leaf bagging & haul away
  • Full yard leaf cleanup
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River City Lawn offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN

River City Lawn

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 360 Reviews)
On-time rate: 80%
Availability: Today
$40 – $45
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Leaf bagging & haul away
  • Large yards and wooded lots
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AALZ GROUNDSKEEPING offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN

AALZ GROUNDSKEEPING

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 301 Reviews)
On-time rate: 70%
Availability: Tomorrow
$35 – $45
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Mulch or haul-away options
  • Large yards and wooded lots
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Carrs Landscaping Llc offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN

Carrs Landscaping Llc

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(4.7/5 . 285 Reviews)
On-time rate: 63%
Availability: Today
$35 – $50
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Leaf bagging & haul away
  • Full yard leaf cleanup
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J&R’s Lawn Service  offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN

J&R’s Lawn Service

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 167 Reviews)
On-time rate: 52%
Availability: Tomorrow
$45 – $50
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Heavy leaf removal
  • Leaf bagging & haul away
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Solid Solutions  offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN

Solid Solutions

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 126 Reviews)
On-time rate: 78%
Availability: Tomorrow
$34 – $46
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Driveway & sidewalk blow-off
  • Heavy leaf removal
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Limitless Love offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN

Limitless Love

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 83 Reviews)
On-time rate: 61%
Availability: Tomorrow
$33 – $35
Typical price:

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  • Heavy leaf removal
  • Large yards and wooded lots
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Snow Leaf Grass Llc offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN

Snow Leaf Grass Llc

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 72 Reviews)
On-time rate: 60%
Availability: Today
$50 – $60
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Large yards and wooded lots
  • Mulch or haul-away options
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Green Care Landscape offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN

Green Care Landscape

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 45 Reviews)
On-time rate: 64%
Availability: Tomorrow
$50 – $55
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Full yard leaf cleanup
  • Heavy leaf removal
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Brown Stone Lawn Care offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN

Brown Stone Lawn Care

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 38 Reviews)
On-time rate: 62%
Availability: Tomorrow
$40 – $50
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Full yard leaf cleanup
  • Large yards and wooded lots
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Two Thorns Llc offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN

Two Thorns Llc

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 15 Reviews)
On-time rate: 74%
Availability: Today
$26 – $35
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Services offered

  • Driveway & sidewalk blow-off
  • Full yard leaf cleanup
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Dc Lawn & Landscape offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN

Dc Lawn & Landscape

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
(4.2/5 . 15 Reviews)
On-time rate: 41%
Availability: Today
$111 – $150
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Mulch or haul-away options
  • Driveway & sidewalk blow-off
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Bulldog Managed Lawns offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN

Bulldog Managed Lawns

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in South Bend, IN Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 11 Reviews)
On-time rate: 45%
Availability: Tomorrow
$26 – $35
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Full yard leaf cleanup
  • Heavy leaf removal
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Top Leaf Removal Companies in South Bend

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#1
Ranked number 1 badge for top leaf cleanup companies Sal Lawn And Care ranked for reliable fall leaf cleanup in South Bend, IN
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 1,149 Reviews)
Reliability: 98%
$30 - $44
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Ranked number 2 badge for top leaf cleanup companies Johnson Lawn Service ranked for reliable fall leaf cleanup in South Bend, IN
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 758 Reviews)
Reliability: 93%
Leaf jobs (30 days): 1
$28 - $32
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Ranked number 3 badge for top leaf cleanup companies Gifted Hands  ranked for reliable fall leaf cleanup in South Bend, IN
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 611 Reviews)
Reliability: 93%
$50 - $55
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Leaf Removal Cost in South Bend

Real data about raking and removal costs in South Bend

Raked leaf piles stacked along a front yard curb ready for pickup in South Bend, IN Bagging wet leaves after a storm for haul-away pickup in South Bend, IN
Graphic showing an average booked leaf cleanup price of $47 in South Bend, IN

$47

Average booked price
Typical price range of $40–$50 for leaf cleanup in South Bend, IN

$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 South Bend and nearby areas.
Roof gutters clogged with wet leaves and autumn debris in South Bend, IN
Clean gutter channel after leaf debris was removed in South Bend, IN

Protect Gutters and
Roof From Leaf Buildup

Leaf buildup around the home can clog gutters and push water toward the roofline. In South Bend, 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: 20% of leaf removal customers also book gutter cleaning

Mulching shredded leaves back into lawn grass in South Bend, IN

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 South Bend

Fall leaf cleanup in South Bend 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, 305 lawns are cleaned up in the South Bend area by GreenPal pros, at an average cost of $47 per job

Fallen autumn leaves covering residential lawns during peak fall leaf drop season in South Bend, IN

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 South Bend:
Leaf Removal Booking on GreenPal

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

South Bend Leaf Removal Facts

  • 19 new leaf removal requests in the last 7 days
  • Median time to first quote: 27 minutes
  • Median scheduling lead time: 3 days
  • Average booked price this week: $47
  • Most active areas: North South Bend, South South Bend, Downtown
  • Most common add-on: Leaf Clean-up

What’s happening this week

South Bend, IN weather for the next week includes clear skies and rain. Saturday, April 11, expects a clear sky with a high of 58°F. Other days through April 14 predict rain, with highs up to 76°F. In the last 7 days, 19 leaf removal jobs were completed.

Tips for this week

  • Schedule your service with a median lead time of 3 days.
  • Prices typically range from $40 to $50, with an average booked price of $47.
  • Raking makes up 44% of jobs, and blowing 30%.
  • Active areas include North South Bend, South South Bend, and Downtown.
Weather forecasts can 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 South Bend, IN
Leaf Raking
Average pricing: $16/hr • $47 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 South Bend, IN
Leaf Blowing
Average pricing: $6/hr • $19 per job
  • Fast and efficient
  • Great for large open areas
  • Works well for dry, loose leaves
Best for: Large lawns, driveways, initial gathering
In South Bend:
44% of jobs include raking
30% 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 South Bend

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Leaf Removal in South Bend

How much does leaf removal cost in South Bend?

Prices vary based on yard size, but most South Bend 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 South Bend 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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