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Originally Posted by RalphM
We purchased an existing home in Sept 2017. However we are not fulltime residents and do not rent it out. We just want to be good neighbors and are willing to do whatever it takes to make this little home an asset to the neighborhood.
It was obvious at the first visit (before purchasing) the lawn, etc. needed improvement. I found who the exisiting lawncare provider is and was informed the previous owners just wanted basic service; cut, weed. The company has great reviews on TOTV. Upon completeion of the sale I offered that company the opportunity to show me what they could do and agreed to a pay as we go plan of full services. We arrived last evening, still light out, and are disgusted and embarrassed. The place looks horrible. At $158 per month I expected more. My neighbors aren't at their fullest, best appearance yet but they certainly look better then ours.
Fortunately, new landscape begins tomorrow. Should be done by weeks end.
In the meantime I need to find new lawncare service. While thinking of this I would like to find some company that is taking advantage of technology. How simple it would be to have the crew take a few pictures after they completed their service and send it to the client on the day of service? IT SHOULD BE A NO BRAINER!
Does anyone know of such a company?
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I've not heard of any lawn companies taking photos after a cut. If you are not full time residents, you might be better served hiring a home watch company. This way, a weekly or biweekly visit can alert you to the status of your yard, in addition to your house. A home watch company will also periodically check your sprinkler heads. Sprinkler heads do get out of adjustment from time to time, as well as getting knocked off/broken by mowers and edgers.