Lawn Dethatching Services
in the Denver Metro Area
Lawn Dethatching is a great option to help revive your yard. Professional lawn dethatching, also called power raking or thatch raking removes thatch buildup, improves airflow, and primes your lawn for thicker, greener growth.
What Is Dethatching? Why It Matters
Dethatching, also known as power raking or thatch raking, removes the dense layer of dead stems, roots, and debris (thatch) between grass blades and soil. A thin layer of thatch (~1/2 inch) is normal, but excessive thatch can block water and nutrients, starve roots of oxygen, and invite pests and disease.
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Improves water and nutrient penetration
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Boosts oxygen to roots
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Reduces pest and disease pressure
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Eliminates spongy, uneven turf
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Reduce thatch layer between grass blades & soil
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Removing thatch opens the soil surface for healthier growth
Our Dethatching Process
Inspection & thatch depth check – Assess thatch thickness and note problem areas.
Height & equipment setup – Calibrated power raking for your grass type and thatch level.
Thatch removal pass – Thorough thatch raking to lift and loosen compacted material.
Debris collection – We bag and remove all pulled thatch and lawn debris.
Optional boosts – Core aeration, overseeding, and fertilization.
Calibrated power raking for your turf type.
Removed thatch debris bagged and ready for disposal after dethatching.
We collect and remove all thatch debris.
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Spongy feel underfoot
Brown or yellow patches despite watering
Water runs off instead of soaking in
Visible, matted layer when you part the grass
Poor results from fertilizing or overseeding
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The best time for thatch removal is during early spring or early fall so the turf recovers quickly.
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Most lawns in Colorado can benefit from lawn dethatching every 1–3 years depending on grass type, mowing height, irrigation, and soil conditions. We can help you determine if dethatching is the right service for you.
Results you can expect
Immediately after service the lawn may look a little rough—this is normal and temporary.
Thicker lawn 4 weeks after professional dethatching and fertilization
Typical results 4–8 weeks after dethatching and post‑care.
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After dethatching, water can more easily penetrate the soil instead of getting trapped in the thatch layer. This helps reduce pooling and promotes healthier, more consistent hydration throughout the lawn.
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With the barrier of thatch removed, roots gain better access to air, water, and nutrients. This encourages roots to grow deeper and stronger, creating a more resilient lawn.
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As new shoots emerge, the grass fills in previously thin or patchy areas. Within 4–8 weeks, the lawn typically looks fuller, thicker, and more uniform.
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Dethatching allows fertilizers and grass seed to make direct contact with the soil. This maximizes effectiveness, leading to better germination and stronger overall turf health.
Post-service care tips
Water
Water deeply 1–2 times in the week after service. See our sprinkler services.
Mow
Resume normal mowing height (avoid cutting too short). See our lawn mowing service.
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Add aeration, overseeding & fertilization to thicken your turf. See our lawn maintenance services.
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Lawn aeration relieves soil compaction and drives oxygen to roots.
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Boost grass density after lawn aeration. Overseeding uses the exposed cores as seed beds for strong germination.
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Fertilize your lawn to apply balanced nutrition after aerating to accelerate root growth and recovery.
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We can evaluate coverage and timing so newly aerated lawns get the right water at the right time. See all our sprinkler services.
Add-On Services for Better Results
Explore more: Lawn maintenance services · Sprinkler & irrigation services.
Why choose Level Up Lawns?
FAQs for Lawn Dethatching
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Dethatching (also called power raking) removes the matted organic layer sitting on top of the soil. Aeration pulls soil plugs to relieve compaction. They solve different problems but pair perfectly.
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The lawn may look rough briefly, but when timed correctly during active growth, recovery is quick and results are dramatic.
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You can rent equipment, but improper depth or timing can scalp grass or stress the turf. Our techs set the machine precisely for your grass type and thatch depth—and we handle cleanup.
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More than 1/2 inch. We’ll measure and show you before we begin.
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Yes—because the soil surface is open, fertilization and overseeding are more effective right after dethatching.
Service Areas
We proudly aerate lawns across:
Denver
Edgewater
Glendale
Commerce City
Baker
Belcaro
Berkeley Park
Capitol Hill
Cheesman Park
Cherry Creek
City Park
City Park West
Clayton
Cole
Congress Park
Elyria-Swansea
Five Points
Globeville
Highlands
West Highlands
Hilltop
Jefferson Park
Lincoln Park
Mayfair
Montclair
North Capitol Hill
Park Hill
River North
Skyland
Sloan Lake
Speer
Sunnyside
Washington Park West
Wheat Ridge
Whittier
Ready to Dethatch Your Lawn?
Book professional lawn dethatching and ask about overseeding and fertilizer add-ons for thicker turf.