Yard Cleanup in Montreal, QC

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 Montreal, QC: Standard yard cleanup (per visit) typically runs $180–$550 CAD in 2026; the other common jobs below range from $90 to $1,000, 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 Montreal, QC (2026)

Typical yard cleanup prices in Montreal, QC (CAD, 2026) — low to high per job

Job	Typical range (CAD)	Unit
Standard yard cleanup (per visit)	$180–$550	per visit
Spring cleanup	$90–$280	per visit
Fall cleanup (leaf removal)	$280–$550	per visit
Hourly crew rate	$30–$75	per hour
Full-acre lot cleanup	$780–$1,000	per job

Estimates: typical Canadian ranges adjusted for Montreal's regional price level (about 8% below the national average; estimate (Numbeo/Wise cost-of-living comparisons vs Canadian national average — Montreal runs below Toronto/Vancouver and below the national average overall, driven mainly by lower housing costs)). Get two or three quotes for your exact job.

Our Yard Cleanup Expertise in Montreal, QC

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 Montreal

Montreal's yard cleanup season runs on a tight calendar shaped by the city's climate: January averages hover around -9 to -10.5°C, summers reach the mid-20s, and roughly 210 cm of snow falls most winters, with freeze-thaw cycles that stress roofs, foundations and driveways in spring and fall alike. That squeeze means most homeowners across the Montréal CMA need their yards cleared twice a year — a lighter pass in spring once the thaw sets in, then a heavier fall push when leaves come down. Crews book up fastest in September through November, so lining up a fall visit early avoids the rush.

Much of Montreal's housing stock is older and dense — about 36% of dwellings went up before 1960 — and dominated by two- and three-storey brick plex duplexes and triplexes with exterior staircases and flat roofs rather than detached houses; roughly two-thirds of residents live in buildings under five storeys. That's the case in walk-up-heavy neighborhoods like Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile End and Verdun, where yard footprints tend to be smaller and shared. A yard cleanup crew doesn't need a trade license to do this work in Quebec, but if the job involves cutting down a tree, the borough may require a certificat d'autorisation first.

What moves the price in Montreal

Fall leaf removal (Sept–Nov) is the priciest, busiest window — book by late August
Freeze-thaw cycles and heavy snowfall make spring cleanup and gutter clearing more urgent here
Plex-style triplexes with small, shared yards are common in Plateau-Mont-Royal and Mile End
No trade license is required, but felling a tree needs a borough certificat d'autorisation

Licensing and permits in Quebec

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.

Residential building permits in Quebec are issued by the local municipality (ville/municipalité), not a provincial agency; each municipality sets its own bylaw thresholds. In Montreal, permits come from the Ville de Montréal — borough permit counters (Permits and Authorizations).

Tax: Labor on home repair/renovation services is a taxable supply in Quebec (no labor exemption) — GST/QST apply to the full invoice including labor, though a partial QST/GST rebate exists separately for new-housing construction or major renovations meeting specific value thresholds.

Best time to book in Montreal

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 Montreal

Pros on Masters' Guild take yard cleanup jobs across Montreal neighborhoods including Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile End, Griffintown, Outremont, Verdun, Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Villeray and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does yard cleanup cost in Montreal?

A standard per-visit cleanup in Montreal runs about $200 to $600 CAD; spring cleanup is lighter at $100 to $300, while fall leaf removal costs more, $300 to $600, since most yards need clearing in the same September-to-November window.

When is the best time to book a yard cleanup in Montreal?

Fall (September through November) is the busiest and priciest stretch, since most Montreal yards need leaf removal in the same six-week window; spring is a lighter, secondary peak. Booking in late August or early September secures a spot on a crew's fall list before rates climb.

Do yard cleanup crews need a license in Quebec?

Quebec doesn't require a trade license for yard cleanup labor, so confirm the crew carries general liability insurance instead. If the job includes pesticide or herbicide application, or removing a tree, ask about certification and check whether the borough requires a certificat d'autorisation first.

Sources: Our Yard Cleanup cost guide. Updated 2026-09-03.

We Also Serve These Nearby Satellite Cities

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