Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Lawn Aeration
Lawn Aeration guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Lawn Aeration? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Lawn Aeration work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Lawn Aeration work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Lawn Aeration labor cost? What are the important Lawn Aeration quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Lawn Aeration - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Lawn Aeration? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Lawn Aeration expect to pay between $0.02 to $0.03 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Lawn Aeration work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Lawn Aeration. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Lawn Aeration project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Lawn Aeration work? | The appearance, performance and serviceable life of the aerated lawn will depend significantly on the skill and experience of the professional you hire. Make sure you verify the quality of past Lawn Aeration work before hiring. Tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Lawn Aeration something that I can do myself? | The typical Lawn Aeration project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Lawn Aeration requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Lawn Aeration work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Lawn Aeration - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Lawn Aeration. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Lawn Aeration work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- Remove all materials, fixtures and appliances from job site; all items must be disposed of legally
Lawn Aeration - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Lawn Aeration. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the aerated lawn work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Select, specify and order aerated lawn; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Review material choices for Lawn Aeration with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Reinstall pre-existing fixtures, fittings, finish plates, knobs, pulls, grilles and trim
- Inspect Lawn Aeration and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
