Federal Way, WA
Insurance for Federal Way, WA landscapers
Liability, auto, equipment, and workers' comp for Federal Way landscapers and lawn care companies. A quote is not a binder.
King County is the working territory for Federal Way's landscapers: the Census Bureau counted 843 landscaping service businesses there in 2023, out of 3,194 statewide. Federal Way itself has about 100,252 residents.
Landscapers in King County by the numbers
| Census 2023 | King County | All of Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments | 843 | 3,194 |
| Landscaping services employees | 5,653 | 19,278 |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $56,950 | $52,617 |
| All services to buildings and dwellings | 1,700 | 6,176 |
| Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores | 65 | 357 |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 68% | 69% |
Census County Business Patterns (2023 data year).
What Federal Way's housing means for landscapers
Single-family homes make up 52% of Federal Way's 37,479.0 housing units. Buildings of five or more units account for 33%, and those properties usually hire commercial grounds maintenance with stricter insurance requirements.
Federal Way: 45% renter-occupied, median housing year 1984.
14% of Federal Way workers work from home (state: 20%), which means more people at home during weekday mowing and blowing, and more attention to noise, debris, and crew conduct.
Census American Community Survey 2020–2024 (housing units, structure type, year built, tenure, and means of transportation to work); 2024 city population estimates.
Spraying for hire in Federal Way
In Washington, the Washington State Department of Agriculture licenses commercial pesticide applicators. Federal Way crews that spray herbicides should confirm both the license and insurance coverage, since pollution exclusions can apply.
BLS estimates 22,550 landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Washington earning a median $46,950 a year (May 2025).
Landscaping markets around Federal Way
Seattle shares the same county landscaping market as Federal Way, with 393,918.0 housing units. Ranked by landscaping firms in the county, Federal Way is number 5 among 30 Washington city guides here.
Federal Way landscaper quote prep
- Crew size and payroll
- Gross receipts for the last year
- Mowing, installation, tree, chemical, snow: share of revenue for each
- Loss runs
- Equipment list
- Vehicles and trailers
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Common questions from Federal Way landscapers
Which policies do lawn care companies in Federal Way carry?
General liability, commercial auto, equipment coverage, and workers' compensation once you hire. See the Washington page.
How big is the landscaping industry around Federal Way?
The Census Bureau counted 843 landscaping service establishments in King County in 2023.
Do Federal Way HOAs require certificates?
Most ask for $1 million liability limits and additional insured endorsements. See general liability.
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research