April 23rd, 2025

Why Our Prices Make Sense (And Why We’re Worth It)

Why Our Prices Make Sense (And Why We’re Worth It)




One of the most common questions we get is:

“Why is your price higher than the guy down the street?”

Or:

“I’ve got someone who can do it cheaper.”

 

We get it—and to be clear, we don’t want to be expensive just for the sake of it. Our goal at Fresh Cut Pros is simple: strengthen the Joliet area community through honest, high-quality lawn service that starts from the inside out.

It Starts With Our People

We’re building a real business—one that provides upward mobility, competitive wages, and benefits for our employees. This matters. It keeps the best people on your property, doing great work, week after week. When we take care of our team and our clients, we’re investing in the neighborhoods we live in too.

This is dirty work—lawn care and landscaping aren’t glamorous. That’s why we provide a full uniform service. Each crew member gets 11 clean uniforms rotated weekly and stored in their own locker—so they never have to worry about laundry. They show up fresh, looking sharp, and ready to work. It keeps them comfortable, professional, and your property looking clean—not like a construction zone.

We’re not here to compete with neighborhood side hustles—we’re building something built to last.

We Run Efficient, Reliable Operations

Our routes are built using optimization software that reduces downtime and cuts back on wasted drive time. That means more time on lawns, less time in traffic, and more consistency across every visit. You’ll always know when we’re coming to mow your lawn, kill the weeds, or even prune the shrubs—we send automated reminders and service updates so you’re never left guessing. That’s part of what you’re paying for: reliability without having to chase us down.

Our Prices Are Built to Be Sustainable

If we don’t charge enough to do the work right the first time, there’s no incentive to stay in business, to deliver top-tier service, or to invest in the best products, materials, equipment, and people.

We’re not just looking to make your lawn look good—we want your property to stand out for all the right reasons. Great landscaping benefits you, your family, your neighbors, and the whole street. 

We’re Legit—And That Costs Money

Were not just a lawn mowing guy, were an entire business. We carry all the right coverages: general liability, workers' comp, umbrella insurance—the real stuff. We pay the same payroll taxes you see on your own paycheck. We process all payments securely, and yes, we eat the credit card fees because most clients prefer that simplicity. 

Simplicity is one of our core values—and doing things the right way is part of that.

We also reinvest heavily in our fleet and equipment—about 5% of revenue went into truck maintenance and another 1% into equipment like mowers repairs last year. That means our team shows up with working, reliable gear every time. No breakdown excuses, no half-done jobs.

Labor Is Our Biggest Cost—And It’s Worth It

We don’t overhire or overspend. But when we hire, we pay people better than market wages to attract and keep the best in the business. We want our crew members to be proud of their work—and to grow with us. That’s how we maintain consistency, professionalism, and results across every service we offer.

In the End…

We might cost more than “Chuck in the truck,” but we’re going to show up, every week, until you tell us not to. We’ll own our mistakes, make things right, and be around as long as you live in your home.

That’s the kind of lawn care company we’re building—and we think it’s worth it.