Choosing the right commercial landscape maintenance company is critical to ensuring your property's landscape remains vibrant, and well-maintained. When selecting a new landscape service provider there are numerous variables one must consider when evaluating the vendor's proposal.
Detailed Services Offerings
The scope of work should clearly outline the range of services provided. This includes:
-Routine Maintenance Tasks: These are tasks that should be performed each visit. Mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, blowing, and other similar tasks.
-Area of Service for Each Visit: Depending on the property, landscape services are often split-up into alternating zones for certain tasks on the scope of work.
-Specialized Services: These are tasks that are typically not included in a standard landscaping contract. These would be items such as Aeration, weed spraying/removal, Spring/Fall rejuvenation, soil testing, overseeding, etc.
2. Frequency and Schedule of Services
Evaluate how often services will be needed or performed:
-Weekly/Bi-weekly: For mowing, edging, and routine inspections.
-Monthly: For pruning, fertilization, and minor landscaping updates.
-Seasonally: For tasks like mulching, aeration, plantings, tree/shrub maintenance, and significant clean-ups.
-As Needed: For emergency services or specific plant care requirements.
3. Quality Standards and Performance Metrics
Ensure the scope of work defines clear quality standards and performance metrics:
-Appearance Standards: Desired grass height, plant health, trimming style, and overall landscape appearance.
-Health Metrics: Indicators for plant health, pest-free environments, and soil quality.
-Inspection Protocols: Frequency and method of quality inspections.
4. Equipment and Technology
Evaluate the quality and modernity of the company's tools and technology:
-Maintenance of Equipment: Regular maintenance and upgrades of tools and machinery
-Use of Technology: Implementation of modern technologies for efficient and effective landscaping (e.g. automated irrigation systems, landscape management software).
5. Customization and Flexibility
The ability to tailor services to meet specific customer needs:
-Custom Plans: Options to customize the scope of work based on unique property requirements.
-Flexibility: Willingness to adapt schedules and services as the property's needs change.
6. Performance Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
Regular assessments and commitment to improvement:
-Routine Evaluations: Scheduled evaluations of service quality and adherence to the scope of work.
-Client Feedback Integration: Incorporation of client feedback into service and practices.
-Commitment to Improvement: Ongoing efforts to enhance service quality based on evaluations and industry trends.