Lawn care, snow removal, hedges, gutters — we give you the real market numbers, without the vagueness. So you can budget with clarity and compare quotes with confidence.
Every spring, the same questions come up: am I paying too much for my lawn care? Was snow removal really that expensive this past winter? What should I realistically budget for maintaining a property in Gatineau?
We've compiled real market rates for the Outaouais region in 2026 — not national averages, not numbers imported from Toronto. The ranges below reflect what homeowners in this area actually pay, accounting for property type, access, and complexity of the work.
Lawn care is often the first service people put out to bid — and where the most incomplete comparisons get made. There are two distinct pricing models in this market, and they're not always easy to compare head-to-head.
You pay a fixed amount for the full season, regardless of how many visits it takes. This typically covers 14 to 20 cuts between May and October, adjusted to how fast the grass grows.
| Service | Market range | Typical market price |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal mowing (subscription) | $350 – $750 / season | ~$500 |
| Per-cut mowing (on-demand) | $35 – $70 / visit | $50 – $65 |
At $50–65 per cut, two visits per week over a 20-week season would run you $2,000 or more — with no guaranteed frequency or consistency. Seasonal plans exist precisely to offer budget predictability and a regular cadence, not a random one.
Worth knowing: Mowing prices vary based on lawn size, the presence of obstacles (trees, garden beds, pools), slope, and accessibility. A clear 5,000 sq. ft. lot in Aylmer is not priced the same as an 8,000 sq. ft. property with a cedar hedge and a drainage ditch in Chelsea.
Snow removal is likely the service where price differences are least understood. The range is wide — and for good reason: seasonal contracts don't cover the same scope from one provider to the next.
| Service | Market range | Typical market price |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway / vehicle access snow removal | $300 – $600 / season | $350 – $450 |
| Walkway clearing (porch, steps, sidewalk) | +$250 – $450 / season | +$350 |
These figures assume a normal accumulation winter in Outaouais — roughly 250 to 300 cm per season. Exceptional winters (2023–2024 qualified) can push surcharges with some providers or cause delays with others who took on too many clients.
What many homeowners discover too late: the good providers fill up before December. Booking in September or October means reliable service — not an emergency call after the first storm.
Hedge trimming, gutter cleaning, pressure washing, window cleaning — these services are often treated as occasional extras. Yet added up over a year, they represent a meaningful expense that most homeowners never plan for properly.
| Service | Market range | Typical market price |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar hedge trimming | $250 – $600+ / job | Depends on linear footage |
| Pressure washing (facade / deck) | $150 – $500 / job | $250 – $350 |
| Gutter cleaning | $150 – $350 / job | $200 – $250 |
| Exterior window cleaning | $150 – $350 / visit | $200 – $300 |
| Interior + exterior window cleaning | $350 – $500 / visit | — |
A typical property in the region — bungalow or two-storey, mid-sized lot, 30 to 50 linear metres of cedar hedge — can easily spend $1,200 to $1,800 per year on exterior maintenance services, without any of it ever being planned or coordinated in advance.
Deferring maintenance has a real price. A clogged gutter in fall can cause foundation problems by the following spring. A cedar hedge neglected for two years becomes significantly more expensive to restore. A facade left unwashed accumulates moss and mildew that degrade the cladding over time.
Regular, planned maintenance isn't a luxury expense — it's what protects the value of a property over the long run. It's the difference between a home that appreciates and a home that ages visibly.
At Alix, our plans were built around a simple idea: bundle the services your property needs across four seasons, with a dedicated private gardener who knows your property — and make the cost predictable month after month.
| Plan | Monthly rate | Annual cost | Estimated market value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alix Terrain | $110 / month | $1,320 / year | ~$1,400 |
| Alix Maison | $160 / month | $1,920 / year | ~$2,000 |
| Alix Signature | $339 / month | $4,068 / year | ~$4,600 |
The market value figure represents what you'd pay at per-service rates for the same scope of work — across multiple providers, without coordination. The advantage of a subscription isn't just financial — it's the planning that disappears, the calls to book that no longer happen, the property that gets cared for before you've had to think about it.
A concrete example: The Alix Maison plan at $160/month ($1,920/year) includes seasonal lawn mowing, driveway and walkway snow removal, gutter cleaning, and seasonal services as needed. Purchased separately at market rates, those services run approximately $2,000. The difference? One contact, one invoice, and a property that no longer requires constant judgment calls and scheduling on your part.
When comparing service proposals, these elements make all the difference between two quotes that look similar on paper:
That last point is often the most telling. A dedicated private gardener who knows your property will notice a leaning tree, a detached gutter bracket, or a hedge section that needs an extra pass before winter. That level of attention isn't improvised — it's built over time, through continuity.
Tell us about your property and what you need — we'll propose the right plan with clear pricing and no long-term commitment.
Request my free quote →Property maintenance in Gatineau represents a real annual investment — anywhere from $800 to $4,500 depending on lot size, services selected, and winter conditions. It's not an expense to minimize or defer: it's what keeps your property in good condition, preserves its value, and removes the mental weight of managing it all yourself.
Transparency about pricing is the foundation of a trustworthy relationship between a homeowner and their service provider. If you don't know what you're paying or why, that's the first thing to resolve — before choosing any service at all.