End of tenancy
lawn mowing
Getting the grounds back to standard at the end of a tenancy — for tenants trying to get their bond back, and for landlords who've been left with a mess.
- Locally owned
- Fast response
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- South Auckland
Short answer: FRESHTURF does end-of-tenancy lawn and grounds tidy-ups across South Auckland, booked by tenants, landlords or property managers. Lawns mown, edges cut in, paths blown down, green waste removed if needed.
We can work to your final inspection date, invoice whoever books it rather than whoever lives there, and send completion photos for the file.
Why the lawn matters at the end of a tenancy
Under the Residential Tenancies Act a tenant is generally responsible for keeping the grounds reasonably tidy where the tenancy agreement says so, and for leaving the property reasonably clean and tidy at the end. Grounds are one of the more common things raised at a final inspection, partly because they're the first thing anyone sees and partly because they're easy to overlook while you're focused on moving boxes.
None of that means the lawn has to be immaculate. It means it should be in the state a reasonable person would expect — cut, edged, and not a metre high. That's exactly what this job is.
If you're the tenant
You're usually doing this in the last few days of a tenancy, often after the mower has already gone in the truck. Tell us your final inspection date when you enquire and we'll work back from it — we treat those as fixed, because they are.
- Book for a day or two before the inspection, not the morning of
- We can work with the property empty — we just need access
- Ask for completion photos; they're free and they're evidence if the grounds are later disputed
- If the section has properly got away, see overgrown lawn recovery
If you're the landlord or property manager
The usual version of this call is that the tenant has gone and the grounds weren't part of their priorities. You need it presentable before the next viewing, and you need an invoice you can either absorb or claim against.
- We deal with you, not the outgoing tenant
- Invoiced to whoever books — owner, agency or manager
- Before-and-after photos on request, which is what makes a bond claim straightforward
- Can be combined with a pre-tenancy tidy if there's a gap
More on how we work with agencies on the landlords and property managers page.
| Who books it | Tenants, landlords, property managers or agents — whoever books gets the invoice |
|---|---|
| Service area | All of South Auckland |
| Deadline work | Yes — tell us the inspection or handover date and we schedule back from it |
| Property occupied? | Not needed. Access and any gate or lockbox details are all we require |
| Completion photos | On request, no charge |
| Green waste | Removed if wanted, quoted separately |
We take pride in every job— big or small!
Common questions
How soon before the final inspection should it be done?
One to two days before is ideal. Same-day is cutting it fine — fresh cut lines and clippings on the path can look untidy in their own right, and there's no margin if it rains.
Can you do it if I've already moved out and handed back the keys?
Yes, as long as we can physically get to the lawn. Tell us about locked side gates when you book. Most end-of-tenancy jobs we do are on empty properties.
Can I get photos to prove the grounds were left tidy?
Yes, just ask when you book. It costs nothing and it's the single most useful thing to have if the state of the grounds is later questioned.
The tenant left the section completely overgrown. Can you still help?
Yes. That's a recovery job rather than a mow — see overgrown lawns. It's quoted separately so the cost is clear and itemised if you're claiming it.
Do you charge the tenant or the landlord?
Whoever books the job. We don't get involved in who ultimately pays — that's between you and the other party, and a clear itemised invoice is the useful thing we can provide.
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Send the details through and we'll come back to you with a price — usually the same day.
Or just call — if we're on a job, you'll get a call back.