When Hiring A Lawn Care Company here are a few things to think about.

If you’re set on paying someone to cut your grass, then you’ve reached your next snag: how to know you’re hiring a good company. In the lawn care industry, it’s even trickier because of how decentralized the industry is. This causes massive variance between companies. Some will be amazing. Some will be terrible. How do you tell the difference? Here are a few answers you’re want to find:

Are they licensed and insured?

Being licensed and insured is a must. But it’s not the standard. I bet you know somebody who pays under the table for lawn care. It’s very common. You might even do it yourself. We’re suggesting you might want to stop that practice, for a couple of reasons. One, if they’re licensed and insured, then you know they’ve dedicated their life’s work to being a professional. They’re not just trying to make a quick buck on the side. Two – and more importantly – if they get injured on your property, you’ll likely be liable. Not only that, if their mower hucks a rock through your window, their insurance won’t cover the damage. Trust us, get someone with a license and insurance.

How is their customer service?

Many companies are disorganized, and you’ll spend way too much time playing phone tag. So in that case, look for a company with an office manager or owner-operator who will always respond promptly and reasonably. Look for a lawn care company that is up-to-date on technology, reachable through email/social media,

How do they maintain their equipment?

A good question to weed out low quality lawn care providers: “How often do you sharpen your blades?” This is a frequent disparity between your average DIYer and a lawn care company. A professional can tell the difference between grass cut with a dull and a sharp blade. Dull blades make grass look tattered and brown on top. If you’re mowing your own lawn, you’d generally change your blade once or twice per year. Good lawn care companies usually sharpen or change blades every 1-2 days. Here’s a quick rule of thumb: ask them how many mowing hours they go through before changing/sharpening blades. The answer should be no more than 10 hours.

Do they require contracts?

In this industry, it’s commonplace to require lengthy contracts. Don’t be surprised if your lawn care company asks for this. However, we don’t like this practice. Good companies will accommodate. They’ll be confident that their good work will keep you paying.