Seattle Cost Schedule
Seattle, WA · King County & Eastside Price Schedule
How much does lawn leveling and topdressing cost in Seattle, WA? In King County & Eastside, initial scopes start at $650 to $1,250, standard residential work averages $1,250 to $2,350, and major multi-stage projects run $2,350 to $4,200. Every matched specialist confirms a written price before work begins.
In-City Lawn Leveling & Topdressing (Under 2,500 sq ft)
LL-01
Double core aeration, 2 to 4 yards of screened 70/30 sand-compost blend, and precision lute drag.
$650 to $1,250
Typical Seattle Range
Standard Residential Leveling + Overseeding (2,500 to 6,000 sq ft)
LL-02
Low-cut prep, aeration, 4 to 8 yards of sand-compost mix, rut filling, and PNW perennial rye/fescue seed.
$1,250 to $2,350
Typical Seattle Range
Large Eastside Lot or Multi-Lift Grading (6,000 to 12,000 sq ft)
LL-03
8 to 15 yards of screened material, mechanical topdresser application, and drainage pitch truing.
$2,350 to $4,200
Typical Seattle Range
Targeted Trench, Stump Basin, or Pet Rut Repair
LL-04
Localized structural fill, compaction, and sod or seed tie-in for deep depressions over 3 inches.
$450 to $950
Typical Seattle Range
What Moves a Quote Up or Down
- •Total turf square footage and cubic yards of washed sand and compost required (typically 1 cubic yard per 600 to 800 sq ft at 0.5-inch depth)
- •Backyard gate width and hillside steps (36-inch+ walk-behind spreader access vs. manual wheelbarrow hauling)
- •Depth of depressions (minor 0.5-inch to 1.5-inch topdressing in existing grass vs. 3-inch+ ruts requiring sod or bare-dirt re-seeding)
- •Whether dethatching, moss knock-down, and double-pass core aeration are bundled prior to leveling
Pricing & Dispatch Questions
Common questions about Seattle estimates, scheduling, and scope options.
Is Seattle Lawn Leveling the landscaping company that performs the work?
No. Seattle Lawn Leveling is an independent local referral and dispatch service. When you submit a request, we route your yard details to one vetted turf leveling specialist serving Seattle and King County who provides your written estimate.
Why use a 70/30 sand and compost blend instead of plain topsoil?
Unscreened topsoil and bark decompose within 6 to 12 months, causing ruts to sink right back down. Washed mineral sand does not compress or rot, while 30% fine screened compost retains moisture and nutrients for Pacific Northwest rye and fescue.
Will sand leveling smother my existing grass?
No, as long as no more than 0.5 to 1 inch is applied per pass over actively growing turf so the grass blades remain exposed to sunlight. Depressions deeper than 2 inches are filled flush and overseeded directly on top.
What months are best for lawn leveling in Seattle and Bellevue?
Late April through June and late August through October offer ideal soil temperatures (55F to 70F) in the Puget Sound basin so grass shoots push through the topdressing layer within 10 to 14 days.
Do you cover Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, and Shoreline?
Yes. We route lawn leveling and topdressing requests across Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Shoreline, Bothell, and Renton.