Lawn Care in Southside Savannah & Georgetown
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Savannah's biggest neighborhoods, now with mature yards
The south side holds the largest population blocks in Chatham County. According to ACS 2024 5-year estimates, the 31419 ZIP code (southwest Savannah and Georgetown) has 57,077 residents with a median home built in 1994, and the 31406 ZIP (Southside, Windsor Forest and the Isle of Hope area) has 34,904 residents with a median build year of 1979. Georgetown, counted by the Census as a census-designated place, has 11,158 residents and a median home built in 1997. ZIP boundaries only roughly match neighborhood names.
Yards here are 25 to 45 years old, and that changes the work. Trees planted when the homes were built now shade lawns and hang over roofs, sprinkler systems have aging heads and valves, and turf that thrived in full sun may be thinning under the canopy.
During Hurricane Matthew in October 2016, Hunter Army Airfield, on Savannah's south side, recorded 17.49 inches of rain, the highest storm total listed for the Savannah area in the National Weather Service's post-storm report.
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What south side homeowners ask for
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- Tree trimming: thinning mature trees over roofs before the August–October storm peak.
- Tree removal: removing dead, leaning or storm-damaged trees on private lots.
- Sod installation: renovating thin, shaded turf with a grass suited to the light the yard now gets.
- Irrigation repair: replacing worn heads and valves on older systems.
- Lawn mowing & maintenance: weekly service, raising mowing height about half an inch in summer heat.
- Weed control & fertilization: dollarweed and large patch control alongside drainage fixes; ask for the company's Georgia Pesticide Contractor License number.
Watering and tree rules on the south side
Inside city limits, the City of Savannah's year-round schedule applies: no outdoor irrigation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or on Fridays; even addresses water Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, odd addresses Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Unincorporated Chatham County, which includes many Georgetown addresses, publishes the same schedule. The reason: saltwater intrusion into the Floridan Aquifer, which led EPD to name Savannah and Chatham a "Red Zone" in 2006. City water questions: 912-651-2221; county Public Works: 912-652-6840.
In the City of Savannah, trees on city property, including the tree lawn between the sidewalk and the street, are managed by the City. Rules for trees on private lots depend on your property type and whether development is involved. Before removing a large tree, check with the City of Savannah (savannahga.gov) or your county. Unincorporated Chatham County, Pooler and Richmond Hill have their own rules.
This is general information, not legal advice.
What tree and lawn work costs on the south side
Typical ranges from published cost guides (2026) — estimates, not quotes: tree trimming about $356 on average (most $180–$650; large trees $800–$1,000), tree removal about $652, stump grinding about $264, and overseeding $143–$333. Your quote depends on the yard. See the full table on our Savannah landscaping and lawn care prices page.
Southside and Georgetown lawn care FAQ
Which watering days apply in Southside Savannah and Georgetown?
The City of Savannah and unincorporated Chatham County publish the same year-round schedule: even-numbered addresses water Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; odd-numbered addresses Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday; no watering on Fridays and none between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. New sod is exempt for 30 days after installation under state rules.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in my Southside yard?
Under the City of Savannah's tree ordinance, existing single-family and duplex lots are generally exempt from the clearing permit, but trees in the right-of-way between the sidewalk and street belong to the City. Georgetown addresses outside city limits follow Chatham County rules. Check current rules with the city or county before removing a large tree.
Is Georgetown part of the City of Savannah?
The Census counts Georgetown as a census-designated place in Chatham County rather than a city, so many addresses there fall under unincorporated Chatham County for rules like watering and trees. Your water bill or the county's property records will show which applies to your home.
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