Ballard Home Sale Curb Appeal Services
In the competitive Ballard real estate market, first impressions are everything! You get one scroll on Redfin and one drive-by. If your yard looks tired, buyers may assume the house is too. That’s where we come in! We deliver clean, simple, photo-ready exteriors—fast—so your listing stands out without breaking the bank.
What’s the Problem?
Does your yard look like it needs a little TLC? Here are some common issues we can solve for you:
- Weedy, flat garden beds lacking definition and faded mulch
- Patchy, mossy lawns with ragged edges and sprinkler hot spots
- Overgrown shrubs obstructing windows, address numbers, and precious light
- Slippery or stained walkways that don’t make a great first impression
Our Pre-Listing Curb Appeal Plan (built for speed & photos)
Our strategy is designed to give you results quickly and effectively. Here’s what we do:
- Define lines — deep bed edging, crisp lawn edges, and hard cuts around walks and driveways
- Weed, shape, and lift — targeted shrub and hedge pruning to open windows & sightlines
- Fresh mulch (2–3”) — an instant color pop, weed suppression, and a clean, inviting texture
- Lawn rehab—right for your timeline
- 48–72 hrs: mow, edge, color feed, spot topdress, and green-up (no scalp)
- 1–2 wks: core aeration + overseed + compost cap (priority for front yard)
- Sod patch: for those bare zones that need to read “done” on photo day
- Entry refresh — sweep/soft-wash, pot pair with seasonal color, doormat swap, and prune for door reveal
- Hardscape clean — moss/algae treatment on steps/walks; light rinse (no joint blasting)
- Detailing — blowout, rake lines in mulch, tidy gravel seams, hide drip lines, coil hoses
Pro Tip: Skip big plant installs 72 hours before photos. It reads “new and patchy.” Clean lines + mulch + pruning = better ROI.
Packages & Timelines
Choose the package that fits your needs:
Photo-Day Blitz (24–72 hrs)
Edging, weed-out, selective prune, mulch, mow/edge, entry pots, hardscape clean & blowdown.1–2 Week Refresh
Blitz + core aeration, overseed front lawn, compost topdress, irrigation tune, shrub shaping.Full Pre-Listing Tune-Up (2–4 weeks)
Includes sod patches, light planting to fill gaps, pathway touch-ups, gravel/top-up, and minor paver re-sand.
(Need HOA/inspection punch-list items handled? We’ll fold them into the scope where they fit landscaping.)
What’s Included
Our services cover all the essentials:
- Bed edge cut & definition
- Hand weeding + pre-emergent where appropriate
- Mulch delivery & install (2–3”, pulled back from stems/siding)
- Lawn: mow/edge, spot topdress; aeration/overseed on the longer timeline jobs
- Targeted shrub/hedge pruning (no hack jobs here!)
- Hardscape moss/algae treatment + light rinse
- Entry planters with seasonal color (optional)
- Final clean: blow, sweep, and photo-ready check
Add-Ons
Enhance your curb appeal further with these options:
- Gravel top-ups & edge reset at drives/side yards
- Paver joint re-sand on wobbly entries (small areas)
- Irrigation sanity check & timer set for showings
- Minor drainage touch-ups (splash pads, gutter splash control)
- Low-voltage path light check and simple fixture swaps
Why Curb Appeal Work Matters
Investing in curb appeal is crucial for several reasons:
- Photos sell — clean lines and contrast read better on listing sites
- Fast walk-up — buyers don’t wonder what else was neglected
- Low-risk fixes — mulch, edges, prune, and lawn tone are high-impact, low-drama
- Protects staging — clean entries and paths keep interiors cleaner at showings
Our Annual Maintenance Plan (after you sell or if you’re staying)
Keep your property looking its best year-round with our maintenance options:
- Quarterly — spring/fall deep clean + two tune-ups to hold the look
- Bi-Monthly — perfect for high-growth yards or properties with heavy tree litter
We’re a low-maintenance landscaping crew. Fewer problems between visits mean less work for you!
How It Works
Getting started is simple:
- Free Estimate — text or email us photos or schedule a quick walkthrough; we provide clear, upfront pricing.
- Pick Your Timeline — choose between a blitz (48–72 hrs), a 1–2 week refresh, or a full tune-up.
- Service Day — we’ll handle the edge work, pruning, mulching, lawn care, hardscape cleaning, and entry detailing.
- Follow-Up — receive our “photo-day” checklist and simple watering notes to keep everything sharp.
Why Ballard Chooses Neat & Tidy
Here’s why we’re the go-to landscaping team in Ballard:
- Local crew that understands marine layer mornings, winter moss, and tight alleys
- Licensed & insured for your peace of mind
- Upfront pricing — materials, labor, hauling, and disposal included
- On-time, respectful, clean work (no mulch on the sidewalk)
- Green-first approach — peat-free inputs, integrated pest management, and smart water use
Ready to look sold-ready in days?
Call or text Neat & Tidy for a curb-appeal plan that photographs beautifully and shows even better. We’ll keep it tidy—so you don’t have to!
