West Seattle Home Sale Curb Appeal Services

You get one scroll on Redfin and one drive-by. If the yard looks tired, buyers assume the house is too. We deliver clean, simple, photo-ready exteriors—fast—so your listing stands out without bleeding budget.

We serve Admiral, Alaska Junction, Alki, Fauntleroy, Arbor Heights, Delridge, Gatewood, High Point, Morgan Junction, and Roxhill.

What’s the Problem?

• Beds are weedy and flat; no definition and mulch is faded
• Lawn is patchy/mossy with ragged edges and sprinkler hot spots
• Shrubs are overgrown—blocking windows, address numbers, and light
• Walks/steps are slick or stained; the entry looks meh in photos

Our Pre-Listing Curb Appeal Plan (built for speed & photos)

• Define lines — deep bed edging, crisp lawn edges, hard cut around walks/drive
• Weed, shape, and lift — targeted shrub/hedge pruning that opens windows & sightlines
• Fresh mulch (2–3”) — instant color pop, weed suppression, clean texture
• Lawn rehab—right for your timeline
  • 48–72 hrs: mow, edge, color feed, spot topdress, green-up (no scalp)
  • 1–2 wks: core aeration + overseed + compost cap (front yard priority)
  • Sod patch: for bare zones that must read “done” on photo day
• Entry refresh — sweep/soft-wash, pot pair with seasonal color, doormat swap, 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

Straight talk: skip big plant installs 72 hours before photos. It reads “new and patchy.” Clean lines + mulch + prune = better ROI.

Packages & Timelines

• 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, minor paver re-sand.

(Need HOA/inspection punch-list items handled? We’ll fold them into scope where they fit landscaping.)

What’s Included

• 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 (not hack jobs)
• Hardscape moss/algae treatment + light rinse
• Entry planters with seasonal color (optional)
• Final clean: blow, sweep, and photo-ready check

Add-Ons

• 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

• 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)

• Quarterly — spring/fall deep clean + two tune-ups to hold the look
• Bi-Monthly — best for high-growth yards or heavy tree litter

We’re a low-maintenance landscaping crew. Fewer problems between visits, less work for you.

How It Works

1. Free Estimate — text/email photos or quick walkthrough; clear, upfront pricing
2. Pick Your Timeline — blitz (48–72 hrs), 1–2 week refresh, or full tune-up
3. Service Day — edge, prune, mulch, lawn, hardscape clean, entry detail
4. Follow-Up — “photo-day” checklist + simple watering notes (so it stays sharp)

Why West Seattle Chooses Neat & Tidy

• Local crew that knows marine layer mornings, winter moss, and tight alleys
• Licensed & insured for 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, IPM, and smart water use

Ready to look sold-ready in days?

Call or text Neat & Tidy for a curb-appeal plan that photographs well and shows even better. We’ll keep it tidy—so you don’t have to.