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Originally Posted by Dave5
I am in the middle of the purchase of a new home in Richmond. Our closing date is in a few weeks. This will be a winter home for us and we won't be down much this year - just a few times to get some furnishings and check on things.
I am wondering what is needed as far as outdoor maintenance is concerned. I have been reading about mowing, trimming, and pest control.
Do you have any recommendations for people who do this work?
We did get a quote from Massey for the following:
Mowing $1080/yr
Weeding $698/yr
Monthly Landscape Service $857/yr
Bi-monthly lawn or shrub service $642/yr
Pest prevention $249/yr (first year)
Irrigation $190/yr
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Total: $3716/yr (Approx $310/month)
Being from up north, I don't know if these numbers are high, low, or within reason.
Wondering, are all of these services essential? The person at Massey said most people don't choose everything quoted.
Is it recommended to change the locks when you move in?
Also, if you have any thoughts about anything I may have overlooked, please let me know.
Thanks so much for any help. Very excited to become a Villager!!!
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I have all of those services with Massey, except pest control, for $1,030 per year on a courtyard villa. I use Massey because, as far as I know, they are the only company who will do everything. It sounds like they have greatly increased their prices, unless you have a very large lot.