Over 600,00 total landscaping companies. That’s the number of companies people in the United States have to choose from when picking someone to handle their landscaping needs. Even if you’re selecting a landscaper from a subset of those companies in your area, you’ll still have plenty of choices.
The question is, how do you find the right one?
Even if you’re overwhelmed with many choices, choosing a landscaper isn’t something you should do on a whim. Keep the five factors below in mind when finding a landscaper for the job.
1. Customer Service
Customer service is the first thing to check for when talking to landscaping companies. A business might be able to meet your needs, but they won’t always be able to provide excellent service in the process.
You don’t want to get stuck in a contract with a company you don’t like working with. Use your initial interview with a landscaper to figure out if they’ll provide excellent customer service and be great to work with.
2. Great Pricing
The last thing you should do is commit to working with the first landscaping company you find. If possible, get at least three quotes before you pick your new landscaper.
Comparing landscaping costs will help you get a better understanding of the average price of your work. Of course, don’t just go for the lowest price you see either. Try to get a mix of value for money with your choice.
3. Verify Insurance
Even though many people consider landscaping a safe profession, that doesn’t mean that accidents can’t happen. You’re dealing with sharp tools, ladders, and rough terrain, so it’s still possible to suffer from an injury.
It’s a problem if the landscaping company you work with doesn’t carry insurance to cover these accidents. Verify the insurance company of a landscaper before you commit to working with them.
4. Look for Reviews
You can’t always get the complete picture of a landscaper’s services when looking at their website and talking to them. They might be put on a good face when they’re trying to sell you. However, things can change drastically once you sign a contract.
Looking at online customer reviews can provide you a good picture of how well a landscaper does their job. Check Google for local landscapers in your area and verify that they have great reviews on their listing page.
5. Check Into Total Services
Not all landscaping projects involve mowing the lawn and planting gardens. At times, you’ll need construction help with different landscaping projects. The question is, does a landscaping company also offer those services?
Make sure you learn more about every service a landscaping service offers. If you only want to work with one company for your landscaping needs, find one that offers every service you need for your yard.
Do Your Research When Choosing a Landscaper
You’re hiring a landscaper because you want your yard to look great, so the last thing you need to do is hire someone that does a lousy job. Make sure to take the factors above into consideration when choosing a landscaper so you can get the yard you’re looking for.
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