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Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Lawn Maintenance? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Lawn Maintenance work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Lawn Maintenance work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Lawn Maintenance labor cost? What are the important Lawn Maintenance quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Lawn Maintenance - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Lawn Maintenance? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Lawn Maintenance expect to pay between $0.01 to $0.02 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Lawn Maintenance work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Lawn Maintenance. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Lawn Maintenance project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Lawn Maintenance work? | The appearance, performance and serviceable life of the maintained lawn will depend significantly on the skill and experience of the professional you hire. Make sure you verify the quality of past Lawn Maintenance work before hiring. Tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Lawn Maintenance something that I can do myself? | The typical Lawn Maintenance project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Lawn Maintenance requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Lawn Maintenance work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Lawn Maintenance - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Lawn Maintenance. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Lawn Maintenance work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The owner should appove the type/brand of treatment chemicals to verify cost, effectiveness and understand the risks of toxic or allergic exposure
- Remove all materials, fixtures and appliances from job site; all items must be disposed of legally
Lawn Maintenance - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Lawn Maintenance. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the maintained 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.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Remove hazardous materials and tools from work area and provide adequate safeguards for all hazards when the work area is unattended
