Dead Patches in Lawn

Brown or dead patches in your lawn? Learn causes like grubs, disease, and drought, plus repair costs ($50–$300).

Typical repair cost: $50–$300 · DIY difficulty: Easy · About 1–2 hours.

What usually causes it

• Grub damage
• Fungal disease
• Pet urine burns
• Drought stress
• Compacted soil

What you need

• Rake
• Grass seed
• Topsoil
• Lawn fertilizer

How to fix it yourself

1. Identify the cause — pull up dead grass, if it lifts like carpet, check for grubs
2. For grubs: apply grub killer treatment to affected area
3. Rake out dead grass and debris
4. Loosen the top 1-2 inches of soil
5. Spread grass seed and cover with thin layer of topsoil
6. Water lightly twice daily until seed germinates (7–14 days)

When to call a pro

If the issue is widespread or caused by disease/insects you can't identify, a lawn care service can diagnose and treat.

Get a fixed price from a local pro