Choosing the Right Lawn service
Selecting the right lawn care service to maintain your yard is not an easy job. There are many things to consider before you make a decision.
In the lawn care industry, it’s tricky to find the best provider because of how decentralized the industry is. There is massive variance between companies. Some will be amazing. Some will be terrible, and everything in between. How do you tell the difference? Here are a few things you should consider:
Reliability
The reliability of lawn care companies is often very black and white. They either show up when they say they’re going to or they don’t. With many well established businesses you will find that weekly lawn mowing is scheduled on a truly weekly basis almost to the hour. This kind of consistency is important to ensure your lawn is getting the proper attention and keeping a consistent schedule.
Customer Service
Customer service is a big pain point for a lot of companies in the lawn care business, especially smaller companies that don’t have secretaries or dedicated customer service employees. When calling or emailing a company, take notice of how long it takes to get a response or a real person on the phone. Their eagerness to earn your business says a lot about how you’ll be treated long term.
Reputation
Check a companies reviews online before making a decision. While reviews typically only highlight very positive or down right awful experiences, a slew of many negative reviews tell a pretty convincing story. Another good piece of information to look at is how long the company has been in business. Companies that don’t treat their customers well or provide a poor quality service don’t typically stick around for more than a few years.
What Services Do they Offer
It might seem silly to be asking what services a lawn care company offers, but they are not all the same! Some offer only fertilizer services, or lawn mowing and trimming. Normally a quick look around their website or social media will tell you what they offer.
If you’re wanting lawn mowing, fertilizing and aerating for example, it’s easiest to have one company provide all those services rather than trying to schedule with 3 different companies. With multiple services from the same provider, you’re also more likely to get a better deal.
Do they require a contract?
It is a common practice for lawn service providers to ask you to sign a contract for their services. You can always ask to not sign a contract, or do a trial period. If the company is confident in providing a service that will keep you as a customer, there is really no need for a contract. If the work they provide doesn’t speak for itself however, it’s best not to be stuck in a long term contract.
Equipment Maintenance
The condition of a lawn care providers equipment is important for that top-notch service. Newer equipment isn’t the only thing to look for. Asking a company how often they sharpen their mower blades is a great gauge of their dedication to quality. A good answer for a first-rate lawn care company is every one to two days of mowing.
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