THINKING OF HIRING A LAWN GUY OR BUSINESS TO TAKE THOSE YARD TASKS OFF YOUR PLATE THIS SUMMER?
If you live in Texas than checking the TNLA website might help you find a reputable lawn and landscape service.
SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE PLACING A CALL OR LOOKING ONLINE WOULD BE TO DECIDE OR HAVE AN IDEA ON THE TYPE OF SERVICE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN.
Questions you may ask yourself:
How much do I want to pay per year for service? ($500, $1000, or $2000+)
How am I going to Pay? (Cash, Check, Card, Zelle, Venmo, CashApp, ETC…)
How often do I want or need service? (Weekly, Biweekly, or Just When Needed)
What quality work am I looking for? (Mow & Go, Specialized, or Full-Service)
How important is communication? (Doesn’t Matter, So-So, or Extremely)
Do you want a certain scheduled day and time? (Whenever or Routinely Schedule)
Will I want extra landscape work besides mowing? (Never, Sometimes, Most of the Time)
All of these are important and once you know what you want that will help you to make the best decision in hiring so that you are pleased with the company or individual that is working for you.
NOW BEGIN A SEARCH FOR THE BEST LAWN SERVICE BASED ON YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS NEEDS.
Some good signs of a quality company when looking for a lawn service:
Fast to respond to your request for a quote or estimate on services *24-48 Hours
Reliable when showing up to give a price or estimate
Knowledgeable about Lawn and Landscape Maintenance
Good at listening and answering any questions you may have
Informs you about their business services and who will be on your property
Sets you up an account and offers multiple ways to pay
Only offers a few different services and not a Jack of all trades
The companies you contact that demonstrate the above list the best, may come at a higher price but will be an easier company to work with and may be the last company you have to hire.
WHAT QUESTIONS SHOULD YOU ASK ONCE YOU HAVE CONTACTED A LANDSCAPE BUSINESS OR LAWN GUY YOU WISH TO HIRE?
Ask where they are located and what area they provide services
Ask if they have room to add another property to their route
Ask what services they offer
Ask what their time frame is for when they can come by to complete the first service
Ask for an estimate on your property *Most Lawn companies can do this online to provide a faster response, if your lawn doesn’t need additional work on the first visit
NEW LAWN COMPANY HIRING TIPS:
Located close to you or provides service in your neighborhood (Pricing will be more affordable and Service will be more reliable)
Quick at estimating work and able to explain the job process to you
Online presence with relevant good reviews
Only offers a few services (Generally, they will be better quality)
Carries insurance (Peace of Mind)
Has a Business Email, Phone Number, Website, and Social Media accounts (Professional and Long term)
Has Prior Experience (usually a Quick and Better quality of service)
If you live in Fort Worth, Texas, than you already found the first company to contact for service, check out our pricing, schedule work, and view service areas on our home page
