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If you’re looking to hire a yard service, you need to choose a company that can take care of your property’s yard maintenance and landscaping needs. When hiring a service that does not offer specific services such as lawn cutting, tree trimming, and leaf clearance, it can be difficult to get them to come out on short notice. If you want someone to handle these tasks and more, ensure they are part of the package when you start looking around.
Here are tips to help you in finding the best backyard experts.
Insurance and liability coverage
Don’t skimp on insurance and liability coverage. If you’re doing work in your backyard, you will be asked to sign a contract that includes a liability waiver. But if you’re not insured and get into an accident while working in your yard, you’ll want to ensure that your policy covers what happens when someone else is injured on your property.
Choose a reputable company
A reputable company will have been in business for at least three years and have a good reputation among homeowners and local contractors. Also, check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to see if there are any complaints about the company or its employees.
Check references
It is always wise to check the background of any professional service provider before hiring them for any job. Check with past customers or clients to see if they were satisfied with their work or if there were any issues with their workmanship or service quality. Also, ask if there were any problems with payment issues or other complaints from previous customers.
Written contract
A written contract is a must when hiring any contractor, especially for a professional contractor. In case of a dispute, it will be easier to prove what happened and who is responsible for the work done. When you hire a backyard expert, ask for their business card and give them your address for their records. Also, ensure they have insurance coverage in case something goes wrong with the job.
Get estimates from different companies
You should compare different estimates before making your final decision about which company to hire. Find out how much each company charges for similar projects and see how they compare on quality of workmanship, customer service, and overall value for money spent on your project.
Ask questions
Ask any questions about what type of landscape design or layout would best suit your needs before signing a contract with any company. The more information you know now, the better equipped you’ll be when it comes time to meet with installers or contractors later on down the road.
Key Takeaway
The goal of designing your backyard is to have it reflect the sensibilities of your home and family. So it can be challenging for a designer to create an environment that evokes a sense of tranquility and peace when the pets and kids can play. With a professional backyard expert, you can feel comfortable in and enjoy the space they create.