Hi JML, <p>I have been thatching and slice seeding my regular customers for 4 years now. I use a sensation dethatcher and wind up blowing the thatch afterwards. I found that it produces a much cleaner look, even though the labor is more difficult than sucking up the debris. It doesn't take long to blow if it is dry. I have seen others that use the JrCo dethatching tines on the front of a Walker and suck it up, which looks good as well. I have 2 different methods of pricing. If it is worked into a spring cleanup, I will tack on an extra $50 or so to the cleanup for a small (75x100) property. If it is a fall renovation (starting first week in Sept) I will charge $125 -150 for the cut, thatch and cleanup for the same size area. Seeding and fertilizer are additional. I have not compared these prices with others, but I think I'm probably a little low on these services. I figure that that if the customers pass on this service, The lawn will suffer next year, which in turn could make me suffer next year. The money is made up for with seed and fertilizer. I am also from NJ--email me if you would like.<br> <br>JR