2024 Lawn Care Terms and Conditions
Weekly Lawn Maintenance:
Included with weekly lawn maintenance are mowing, string trimming, and blowing each week. Edging of all concrete areas will be completed every other week. An additional charge may apply if your edges have not been maintained prior to our first service. Please make sure your lawn is picked up before our crews show up for service. We cannot be responsible for children’s toys, dog toys, garden tools, garden hoses, faulty or improperly installed irrigation heads, or any other obstacles that mowers may run over in your lawn. Please take care of dog waste prior to mowing each week. The monthly bill is based on a full season commitment. If your lawn requires grass bagging on a regular basis, an extra fee of 25% of your weekly price will apply. Prices are quoted for a maximum of 32 mowings; a prorated price will apply for all excess mowing.
Spring Cleanups:
Spring cleanups include leaf cleanup and winter debris removal for lawn and planting areas.
Pruning:
Plant pruning twice per year. This helps maintain healthy, attractive plants. Pruning is performed during mid-June and early September.
Mulch:
To enhance the appearance of your landscape, retain moisture in planting beds, and slow weed development. We offer several different mulching options, based on your desires and wants.
Fall Cleanups:
Fall cleanups include perennial trimming and leaf cleanup during the month of November. Leaf cleanups include cleaning the leaves from landscaping areas and mulching and removing the leaves from your lawn.
Auto Renew and Cancellation:
This agreement is considered an auto-renewal service, which means it will renew automatically each season unless the client contacts us to cancel services. A renewal letter will be sent out each spring (usually in February) showing the upcoming season’s services and the total due or monthly payment amount. If you wish to cancel services, we ask that you notify our office (call or email preferred) to effectively cancel services, prior to services starting for the season. Either party may cancel services at any time. Due to scheduling complications, you may not be able to cancel your service on the same day as your property is scheduled for service.
Fuel Surcharge:
A fuel surcharge will be enforced when fuel is more than $4/gallon. An additional $2 per visit will be charged when fuel is between $4 and $5 per gallon. An additional $4 will be charged per visit when fuel is between $5 and $6 per gallon.
Payment Terms and Miscellaneous:
Invoices will be sent on or around the first day of each month. Payment in full is due within 15 days of the invoice date. For monthly payment options (equal payments, or pay per service), if full payment is not received within 30 days a finance charge of 3% (minimum of $25.00) per month will be applied to the overdue invoice. Returned checks will be subject to a $40.00 fee. Additionally, you may be required to pay in the form of a money order or certified bank check only. If your account shows a balance due over 30 days, Lawn Services of Fort Wayne reserves the right to cancel service immediately. The prevailing party shall have the right to get reasonable costs and necessary disbursement, including reasonable attorney fees in having to enforce this agreement. Said attorney fees are actual and reasonable together with all other court costs. If you have a credit card on file, Lawn Services of Fort Wayne reserves the right to charge your card if your bill becomes outstanding (over 30 days). The service agreement is assignable.
Pledge of Excellence:
Our focus is to provide exceptional service for our clientele. We pride ourselves on excellent work and listen to our customers’ needs, building lasting relationships.