Capitol Hill Home Sale Curb Appeal Services

In the competitive Capitol Hill real estate market, first impressions matter greatly! 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 in Capitol Hill need a little TLC? Here are some common issues we can solve for you:

• Weedy, flat beds with no definition and faded mulch
• Patchy or mossy lawns with ragged edges and sprinkler hot spots
• Overgrown shrubs blocking windows, address numbers, and sunlight
• Slick or stained walkways making the entry look meh in photos

Our Pre-Listing Curb Appeal Plan (Built for Speed & Photos)

Our strategy is designed to give you quick and effective results. 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 (front yard priority)
  • 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 Capitol Hill 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:

1. Free Estimate — text or email us photos or schedule a quick walkthrough; we provide clear, upfront pricing.
2. Pick Your Timeline — choose between a blitz (48–72 hrs), a 1–2 week refresh, or a full tune-up.
3. Service Day — we’ll handle the edge work, pruning, mulching, lawn care, hardscape cleaning, and entry detailing.
4. Follow-Up — receive our “photo-day” checklist and simple watering notes to keep everything sharp.

Why Capitol Hill Chooses Neat & Tidy

Here’s why we’re the go-to landscaping team in Capitol Hill:

• 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!