Basic
$66 – $166 per project
Single pass with a core aerator across open lawn, plugs left to break down, sprinkler heads avoided

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One core-aeration visit for a typical suburban lawn (about 5,000 sq ft to 1/4 acre); overseeding and fertilizer extra.
Lawn Aeration in Billings, Montana typically costs $78 to $195 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Billings are 2.0% lower than the national average for lawn aeration.
National average: $80 – $200 per project
$66 – $166 per project
Single pass with a core aerator across open lawn, plugs left to break down, sprinkler heads avoided
$78 – $195 per project
Core aeration in a full pass plus extra passes on compacted spots, sprinkler heads flagged, plugs left
$97 – $244 per project
Double-pass core aeration in crossing directions, sprinkler heads flagged, walks blown clean, plugs left to break down
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $35 – $86 | job |
| Labor | labor | $28 – $70 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $9.22 – $23 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $6.14 – $15 | job |
Soil core plug pulled by a lawn aerator lying in grass beside its hole
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Find a pro to do thisLawn surface covered in rows of aeration holes and soil plugs
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Find a pro to do thisGas-powered walk-behind core aerator on a lawn
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Find a pro to do thisGrass with fresh aeration holes and extracted soil cores
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