Lawn Mowing in Te Rapa, From Just Up the Road

Gecko Lawns is based at 53 Rotokauri Road in Nawton. Te Rapa is just up the road. Stuart has been mowing Hamilton lawns since 2007.

What Te Rapa lawns are like

Most people know Te Rapa for The Base and the racecourse. The homes are in the pockets around them, plus the streets running toward Pukete and Forest Lake.

A lot of the newer houses sit on small sections. The builder often spread a thin layer of topsoil over hard Waikato clay. That kind of lawn dries out fast in summer and fills with clover if it never gets fed.

The older lawns are a different story. They tend to be thick with kikuyu, which grows fast from November to March. Mowing it every fortnight in summer keeps it from going stalky.

What you pay

$10 per 100 square metres of lawn. $35 minimum. GST included. No travel charge, because Te Rapa is inside Hamilton.

You pay for the lawn, not the whole section. The house, the driveway and the garden beds don't count. The full breakdown is in our Hamilton lawn mowing price guide.

What every mow includes

• The lawn mown at the right height for the time of year.
• Edges and trimming around fences, posts and gardens.
• Clippings blown off paths, driveways and decks.
• No contract. Stop any time.
• Not happy with a mow? Tell us within 48 hours and we come back and fix it, free.

Getting a quote

Send your address with the quote form, or call or text Stuart on 0274 871 518. For most sections we can price it without coming out. Tell us if you have a dog or a locked gate and we'll sort it on the first visit.

Live in Pukete, Beerescourt or Forest Lake? Ask anyway. They're all a short drive from our base. We also mow in Dinsdale.

Te Rapa FAQs

How much does lawn mowing cost in Te Rapa?

$10 per 100 square metres of lawn, with a $35 minimum, GST included. Te Rapa is inside Hamilton, so there is no travel charge. Most small townhouse lawns are $35. A standard section is usually $50 to $70.

Do you charge for the house and driveway?

No. We price the lawn, not the section. The house, driveway, deck and garden beds are not mown, so they are not charged for.

How often should a Te Rapa lawn be mown?

Fortnightly suits most lawns here. Waikato grass keeps growing through winter, so a lot of lawns stay fortnightly all year. Some slow down enough to go monthly from about May to August.

Do I have to sign a contract?

No. There is nothing to sign. If you want to stop, tell us and we stop.

Do you do one-off mows?

Yes. Tick one-off on the quote form, or tell us when you call. If the grass has got away on you, the first cut costs more, then it drops back to the normal rate.