Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Lawn Removal
Lawn Removal guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Lawn Removal? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Lawn Removal work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Lawn Removal work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Lawn Removal labor cost? What are the important Lawn Removal quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Lawn Removal - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Lawn Removal? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Lawn Removal expect to pay between $0.70 to $1.01 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Lawn Removal work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Lawn Removal. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Lawn Removal complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Lawn Removal work? | The appearance, performance and serviceable life of the lawn will depend significantly on the skill and experience of the professional you hire. Make sure you verify the quality of past Lawn Removal work before hiring. Tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Lawn Removal something that I can do myself? | The typical Lawn Removal project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Lawn Removal requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Lawn Removal work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Lawn Removal - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Lawn Removal. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Lawn Removal work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Lawn Removal will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- The owner should appove the type/brand of old lawn to verify cost, effectiveness and understand the risks of toxic or allergic exposure
- Remove indicated materials without damaging surrounding structural elements, materials, fixtures and finishes
- Remove all materials, fixtures and appliances from job site; all items must be disposed of legally
Lawn Removal - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Lawn Removal. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the 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.
- Verify that planned Lawn Removal will comply with home owner association requirements
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
