Yard Cleanup in Long Beach, CA

At Masters' Guild, we offer comprehensive yard cleanup services to help you maintain a tidy and beautiful outdoor space. Our team handles everything from leaf removal and debris cleanup to lawn care and garden maintenance, ensuring your yard looks its best year-round.

Yard Cleanup in Long Beach, CA: Standard yard cleanup (per visit) typically runs $230–$680 USD in 2026; the other common jobs below range from $110 to $1,250, depending mostly on yard size. Post your job free on Masters' Guild to get offers from ID-verified local pros; payment is held until the work is done.

What yard cleanup costs in Long Beach, CA (2026)

Typical yard cleanup prices in Long Beach, CA (USD, 2026) — low to high per job

Job	Typical range (USD)	Unit
Standard yard cleanup (per visit)	$230–$680	per visit
Spring cleanup	$110–$340	per visit
Fall cleanup (leaf removal)	$230–$680	per visit
Hourly crew rate	$35–$90	per hour
Full-acre lot cleanup	$970–$1,250	per job

Estimates: typical US ranges adjusted for Long Beach's regional price level (about 14% above the national average; BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, all items, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA (113.566/100)). Get two or three quotes for your exact job.

Our Yard Cleanup Expertise in Long Beach, CA

Leaf and Debris Removal

Say goodbye to cluttered outdoor spaces. Our team efficiently removes leaves, branches, and other debris, leaving your yard spotless.

Lawn Care Maintenance

Enhance the health and appearance of your lawn with our professional care, including mowing, edging, and aeration services.

Garden Cleanup and Maintenance

We handle everything from weeding and pruning to soil care, ensuring your garden thrives.

Seasonal Cleanup Services

Prepare your yard for every season with tailored services, including fall leaf removal and spring revitalization.

Curb Appeal Enhancement

Our yard cleanup services improve the overall aesthetics of your outdoor space, boosting your home's curb appeal.

Why Choose Masters' Guild for Yard Cleanup Services?

Experienced Yard Professionals: Skilled in yard maintenance and cleanup techniques.
All-in-One Solutions: From lawn care to debris removal, we handle all aspects of yard cleanup.
Eco-Friendly Practices: Sustainable disposal and care methods.
Transparent Pricing: Honest estimates with no hidden fees.

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Yard Cleanup Services We Offer

Masters' Guild provides a complete range of yard cleanup solutions:

Leaf and Debris Removal: Thorough cleaning of outdoor spaces.
Lawn Care Services: Mowing, edging, and aeration for a healthy lawn.
Seasonal Yard Cleanup: Prepare your yard for fall, winter, spring, and summer.
Garden Maintenance: Weeding, pruning, and soil care to keep gardens thriving.
Patio and Walkway Cleaning: Removal of dirt and debris for clean surfaces.
Mobile-Friendly Booking: Schedule services easily through our app.

What's different about yard cleanup in Long Beach

Long Beach's Mediterranean, semi-arid climate keeps yard work mild most of the year: January lows average around 46.6°F, August highs near 83.2°F, and the roughly 12 inches of annual rain falls almost entirely between November and March. That leaves long dry, low-humidity stretches for cleanup, but it also means storm debris and wet leaf mats pile up fast in a short, concentrated rainy window. Housing here skews older, too — the median home dates to around 1959-1960, with about a third built before 1950 — so the bungalows and craftsman homes in Wrigley, California Heights, and Bixby Knolls often carry years of built-up leaf litter, ivy, and overgrown hedges that a newer subdivision simply wouldn't accumulate.

Fall, September through November, is the busiest and priciest stretch, since most yards across the city need leaf removal in the same four-to-six-week window; spring (April-May) brings a lighter secondary rush. Yard cleanup itself is landscaping labor, not a licensed trade in California, so a crew's general liability insurance matters more than any state license — ask separately if the scope includes pesticide application or tree removal, which some jurisdictions do regulate. Lot sizes vary widely across the city too, from compact bungalow yards in Belmont Shore and Naples to larger parcels near Los Cerritos, so crews scope each visit by square footage and debris volume rather than a flat rate.

What moves the price in Long Beach

Fall leaf removal (Sept-Nov) hits nearly every yard citywide at once, driving up demand.
Rainy season (Nov-Mar) concentrates almost all storm debris into a short, wet window.
Older bungalow lots in Wrigley and California Heights often carry overgrown, untrimmed hedges.
No permit is needed for routine cleanup, unlike fences over 6 ft or retaining walls over 4 ft.

Licensing and permits in California

Yard cleanup crews generally don't need a trade license in the US or Canada (it's landscaping labor, not a regulated trade); confirm the company carries general liability insurance, and ask separately about certification if the job includes pesticide/herbicide application or tree removal, which some states/provinces do regulate.

In California, residential building permits are issued by the local city or county building department (not the state), applying the California Building Standards Code plus any local amendments — so exact rules and fees vary by jurisdiction and it's worth confirming specifics with the local building department. In Long Beach, permits come from the City of Long Beach Development Services Department – Building & Safety Bureau (Development Permit Center).

Tax: Per CDTFA Publication 108, pure repair labor is generally NOT taxable when the contractor returns the customer's own item and does not substitute a different part; but installation and fabrication labor IS taxable in California regardless of whether it's itemized separately or bundled into a lump-sum price — so a home-service invoice can be part-taxable (materials + install labor) and part-exempt (pure repair labor on the customer's existing item) depending on the work performed.

Best time to book in Long Beach

Fall (Sept-Nov) is the most expensive and highest-demand window because most yards need leaf removal in the same 4-6 week stretch; spring (Apr-May) is a secondary, lighter-demand peak. Booking in late August/early September lands a spot on a crew's fall list before the rush, often at better rates. Peak demand: April, May, September, October and November. Typical job length: 2-6 hours for a standard residential visit; full-acre or heavily overgrown lots can run a full day.

DIY or pro? Light raking and bagging on a small, well-kept lawn is reasonable DIY; hire a crew for large lots, heavy leaf/debris volume, gutter clearing, or an overgrown yard that's gone untouched for a season.

Areas we cover in Long Beach

Pros on Masters' Guild take yard cleanup jobs across Long Beach neighborhoods including Belmont Shore, Naples, Downtown Long Beach, Bixby Knolls, California Heights, Alamitos Beach, Wrigley and Los Cerritos.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a yard cleanup crew in Long Beach need a contractor license?

Routine raking, bagging, and haul-away work is landscaping labor, not a licensed trade in California, so a crew doesn't need a contractor license. Confirm they carry general liability insurance instead, and ask separately about certification if the job involves pesticide application or tree removal.

When is the best time to book yard cleanup in Long Beach before the fall rush?

Book in late August or early September, ahead of the September-November leaf-removal rush when most yards need cleanup in the same 4-6 week stretch. Standard visits run $200-$600 per visit, and booking early often lands a better rate before crews fill their fall lists.

Will an overgrown lot near Los Cerritos cost more than a standard visit?

Yes. Crews bill by yard size and debris volume, so an overgrown or long-neglected lot takes more labor than a tidy yard. Hourly crew rates run $30-$80 per hour, and a full-acre lot cleanup can run $850-$1,100 per job.

Sources: Our Yard Cleanup cost guide. Updated 2026-09-10.

We Also Serve These Nearby Satellite Cities

In addition to Long Beach, CA, we also offer Yard Cleanup in nearby areas, including the following satellite cities:

Lakewood, CA
Signal Hill, CA
Carson, CA
Bellflower, CA
Cerritos, CA