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Leaf Removal in Sterling Heights, MI

Leaf cleanup, raking, and haul-away options from local pros in Sterling Heights, MI

72 Active leaf removal pros
26 min Median response
94% On-time completion
$30–$40 Typical Cost
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The Lawn Care Guy  offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI

The Lawn Care Guy

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 1,935 Reviews)
On-time rate: 65%
Availability: Today
$38 – $41
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Full yard leaf cleanup
  • Heavy leaf removal
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Mower Money Lawn Care offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI

Mower Money Lawn Care

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 1,090 Reviews)
On-time rate: 98%
Availability: Today
$30 – $35
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Driveway & sidewalk blow-off
  • Heavy leaf removal
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Beyond Green offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI

Beyond Green

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 578 Reviews)
On-time rate: 96%
Availability: Tomorrow
$42 – $52
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Mulch or haul-away options
  • Large yards and wooded lots
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Will’s Lawn Care offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI

Will’s Lawn Care

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 514 Reviews)
On-time rate: 96%
Availability: Tomorrow
$30 – $40
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Driveway & sidewalk blow-off
  • Full yard leaf cleanup
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Tima And Me offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI

Tima And Me

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 404 Reviews)
On-time rate: 93%
Availability: Tomorrow
$35 – $47
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Driveway & sidewalk blow-off
  • Full yard leaf cleanup
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Flume Brothers offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI

Flume Brothers

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 396 Reviews)
On-time rate: 98%
Availability: Tomorrow
$27 – $30
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Mulch or haul-away options
  • Full yard leaf cleanup
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Mr Steed Lawn Care offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI

Mr Steed Lawn Care

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
(4.6/5 . 369 Reviews)
On-time rate: 64%
Availability: Today
$36 – $44
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Driveway & sidewalk blow-off
  • Leaf bagging & haul away
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Pure Perfection Lawn offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI

Pure Perfection Lawn

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(4.7/5 . 368 Reviews)
On-time rate: 80%
Availability: Tomorrow
$34 – $40
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Leaf bagging & haul away
  • Large yards and wooded lots
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Mitchell&Company offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI

Mitchell&Company

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 288 Reviews)
On-time rate: 89%
Availability: Tomorrow
$30 – $40
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Services offered

  • Driveway & sidewalk blow-off
  • Full yard leaf cleanup
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Chuck’s Lawn Care  offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI

Chuck’s Lawn Care

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 283 Reviews)
On-time rate: 87%
Availability: Today
$27 – $35
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Leaf bagging & haul away
  • Driveway & sidewalk blow-off
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Mwps Lawn Care offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI

Mwps Lawn Care

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 244 Reviews)
On-time rate: 95%
Availability: Today
$40 – $60
Typical price:

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  • Full yard leaf cleanup
  • Heavy leaf removal
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Patriot Exterior offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI

Patriot Exterior

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 221 Reviews)
On-time rate: 52%
Availability: Today
$55 – $60
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Heavy leaf removal
  • Driveway & sidewalk blow-off
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Pleasant View Lawns offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI

Pleasant View Lawns

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 212 Reviews)
On-time rate: 93%
Availability: Tomorrow
$27 – $34
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Full yard leaf cleanup
  • Driveway & sidewalk blow-off
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Big Hart Landscaping offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI

Big Hart Landscaping

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 202 Reviews)
On-time rate: 88%
Availability: Tomorrow
$35 – $45
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Leaf bagging & haul away
  • Heavy leaf removal
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Bearded Lawn Care offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI

Bearded Lawn Care

Offering yard leaf cleanup and haul-away in Sterling Heights, MI Verified by GreenPal
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 193 Reviews)
On-time rate: 58%
Availability: Tomorrow
$34 – $46
Typical price:

Services offered

  • Full yard leaf cleanup
  • Heavy leaf removal
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Ranked number 1 badge for top leaf cleanup companies The Lawn Care Guy  ranked for reliable fall leaf cleanup in Sterling Heights, MI
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 1,935 Reviews)
Reliability: 65%
$38 - $41
Typical price:
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Ranked number 2 badge for top leaf cleanup companies Mower Money Lawn Care ranked for reliable fall leaf cleanup in Sterling Heights, MI
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(4.9/5 . 1,090 Reviews)
Reliability: 98%
$30 - $35
Typical price:
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Ranked number 3 badge for top leaf cleanup companies Beyond Green ranked for reliable fall leaf cleanup in Sterling Heights, MI
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(4.8/5 . 578 Reviews)
Reliability: 96%
$42 - $52
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Leaf Removal Cost in Sterling Heights

Real data about raking and removal costs in Sterling Heights

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Graphic showing an average booked leaf cleanup price of $37 in Sterling Heights, MI

$37

Average booked price
Typical price range of $30–$40 for leaf cleanup in Sterling Heights, MI

$30–$40

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 Sterling Heights and nearby areas.
Roof gutters clogged with wet leaves and autumn debris in Sterling Heights, MI
Clean gutter channel after leaf debris was removed in Sterling Heights, MI

Protect Gutters and
Roof From Leaf Buildup

Leaf buildup around the home can clog gutters and push water toward the roofline. In Sterling Heights, 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: 68% of leaf removal customers also book gutter cleaning

Mulching shredded leaves back into lawn grass in Sterling Heights, MI

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 Sterling Heights

Fall leaf cleanup in Sterling Heights 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, 332 lawns are cleaned up in the Sterling Heights area by GreenPal pros, at an average cost of $37 per job

Fallen autumn leaves covering residential lawns during peak fall leaf drop season in Sterling Heights, MI

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 Sterling Heights:
Leaf Removal Booking on GreenPal

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

Sterling Heights Leaf Removal Facts

  • 17 new leaf removal requests in the last 7 days
  • Median time to first quote: 26 minutes
  • Median scheduling lead time: 3 days
  • Average booked price this week: $37
  • Most active areas: North Sterling Heights, South Sterling Heights, Downtown
  • Most common add-on: Leaf Clean-up

What’s happening this week

Sterling Heights, MI recorded 17 jobs in the last 7 days. The average booked price was $37. Expect rain on April 10, 12, and 13, with temperatures varying from 37°F to 78°F. Consider scheduling leaf removal on clear days.

Tips for this week

  • Expect light to moderate rain on April 10, 12, and 13. Temperatures will range from 37°F to 78°F.
  • The median first response time for service is 25 minutes. Plan for a 3-day scheduling lead.
  • Gutter cleaning is a common add-on service, chosen for 68% of jobs.
  • Leaf cleanup services are popular. Raking is used in 42% of jobs, and blowing in 40%.
  • The average booked price was $37. Prices for jobs typically range from $30 to $40.
Weather forecasts can change. Monitor local conditions for updates.
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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 Sterling Heights, MI
Leaf Raking
Average pricing: $12/hr • $37 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 Sterling Heights, MI
Leaf Blowing
Average pricing: $5/hr • $15 per job
  • Fast and efficient
  • Great for large open areas
  • Works well for dry, loose leaves
Best for: Large lawns, driveways, initial gathering
In Sterling Heights:
42% of jobs include raking
40% use blowing only
18% include full haul-away
Many homeowners choose a mix, starting with blowing and finishing with raking for thicker piles.

Leaf Removal Reviews in Sterling Heights

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Did a great job I’ll definitely use him again

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Did a good job I will definitely be using his services again

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Leaf Removal in Sterling Heights

How much does leaf removal cost in Sterling Heights?

Prices vary based on yard size, but most Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights 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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