Red Deer & Central AlbertaLet’s talk about your yard

Before the work begins

A few questions.
A clearer plan.

Plain answers about yard work and quotes. Start with a topic below. The full service guides explain the work and care in more detail.

Quotes & service areas

Ask about your property
Where does Rent a Rake work?

We serve Red Deer, Carstairs, Innisfail, Penhold, Springbrook and Olds. Share your property location when you request a quote.

What yard services can I request?

We offer lawn care, sod installation, irrigation, stump grinding, spring cleanup and fall cleanup. You can list more than one job in your request.

When did Rent a Rake start?

Rent a Rake started in 2006. The owner left a job he was unhappy in and took a chance on his own business around the time he had children.

What should I put in a quote request?

Share your town, the work you want and what the yard is like now. Add a rough size and access details if you know them. It is fine to say you are unsure.

Does sending the form book the work?

No. It sends your request. The work, price and timing still need to be agreed.

Can I request several jobs at once?

Yes. Choose a main service, then list the other jobs in the project details. Tell us which one matters most.

Do I need exact measurements?

No, you can start without them. Share a rough size if you have one and label it as a guess. The final work needs to be checked.

Are sod and irrigation prices fixed?

No. The prices shown are starting prices. The final quote depends on the yard and the work needed.

Can I ask about a property outside the listed towns?

You can send its location and ask. We will need to confirm whether we can take on that job. Do not assume all of Central Alberta is covered.

Can I choose a date on the quote form?

You can share the timing you hope for. It is a request, not a confirmed booking. Availability is discussed with the job.

Lawn Care

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Do you offer mowing and edging?

Yes. Both are available. Ask for the work you need and we will confirm the details in your quote.

Do you fertilize lawns and treat weeds?

Yes. We offer fertilizing and weed control. Ask which work fits your lawn and what care steps go with it.

Do you offer aeration and power raking?

Yes. Aeration works on the soil. Power raking lifts built-up plant matter. They are not the same job.

Sod Installation

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Ask about your property
Do you supply the sod?

Yes. Our starting price includes sod, prep, supplies and installation. You do not need to buy sod first.

Is every yard $1.20 per square foot?

No. That is the starting price. The work your yard needs sets the final quote.

Does old grass need to come out?

The new roots need a good soil base. Tell us about the old grass so we can confirm the prep needed. The quote should make that work clear.

Stump Grinding

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Ask about your property
Does grinding remove every root?

No. Roots beyond the grinding area can remain. Tell us if your next project needs more of the root area cleared.

How deep do you grind?

Depth must be confirmed for your job. Tell us what you want to use the space for so that need is part of the discussion.

Do you take the wood chips away?

Ask for the chip plan in your quote. Chip hauling is not assumed to be part of every stump job.

Underground Sprinklers / Irrigation

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What is a sprinkler zone?

It is a group of heads that run together. The controller turns that group on for its set time.

Is $900 the price of the whole system?

No. Irrigation starts at $900 per zone. The number of zones and the work needed shape the final quote.

Is one sprinkler head one zone?

No. A zone can have several heads. It is the group that runs together, not each head on its own.

Spring Cleanup

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Ask about your property
Do you pick up leaves and branches?

Yes. Both are part of our spring cleanup offering. Tell us how much there is and mention any large branches.

Is lawn raking available?

Yes. Lawn raking is included in our cleanup work. Confirm the lawn areas in your quote.

Do you haul debris away?

Yes. We offer hauling for the agreed cleanup debris. Ask about any other waste before the job.

Fall Cleanup

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Ask about your property
Do you remove fall leaves?

Yes. Leaf pickup is one of our fall cleanup services. Describe the areas and how much has built up.

Can you rake and haul the debris too?

Yes. Lawn raking and hauling the agreed debris are available. Include them in your request.

Do you pick up branches?

Yes. Mention the size and amount, especially large branches, so the job can be confirmed.

Red Deer & Central Alberta

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