[Guychancey]

Does anyone know of a reliable yard person for the Citrus Grove area. Also, looking for someone to check the sprinklers couple times a month. Thx

[retiredguy123]

It would be way too expensive to pay someone to check your sprinklers a couple of times a month. Most sprinkler maintenance plans only check them 3 or 4 times per year. This is a DIY project.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by Guychancey

Does anyone know of a reliable yard person for the Citrus Grove area. Also, looking for someone to check the sprinklers couple times a month. Thx

Nope and this thread is repeated over and over again. There is an incredible opportunity in TV for some enterprising people (people) to provide good lawn care services. A lot of people with enough money to pay for the service and that don't want to do it. But we are mostly stuck with these "corporations" that have massive turnover and are driven by bean counters to maximize profits by minimizing work done.

Sorry, I don't mean to hijack your thread, but I have posted this question also. I am tired of trying out yet another corporation and ending up with a badly maintained yard.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

It would be way too expensive to pay someone to check your sprinklers a couple of times a month. Most sprinkler maintenance plans only check them 3 or 4 times per year. This is a DIY project.

It would take less than 5 minutes for a lawn maintenance person to turn on the irrigation system and walk around checking and adjusting the sprinklers while they are there mowing the yard. So, even if we are paying them $60/hr that would be only $5.

Although, it is probably overkill to check them every time the yard is mowed. They should not need to adjust that often.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

It would take less than 5 minutes for a lawn maintenance person to turn on the irrigation system and walk around checking and adjusting the sprinklers while they are there mowing the yard. So, even if we are paying them $60/hr that would be only $5.

Although, it is probably overkill to check them every time the yard is mowed. They should not need to adjust that often.

It may only take 5 minutes, but I don't think anyone will even touch your sprinkler system for 5 dollars. Typically, it will cost about $35-40 just to check and adjust the sprinkler heads. And, most guys who mow the grass wouldn't know how to properly operate and adjust the sprinklers.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

It would be way too expensive to pay someone to check your sprinklers a couple of times a month. Most sprinkler maintenance plans only check them 3 or 4 times per year. This is a DIY project.

I get someone out for irrigation system maintenance once a year. The only other time I would consider having the system checked is if there is an obvious brown spot in the lawn that looks like something may be amiss. Other than that, it is on auto pilot and our lawn looks beautiful most of the year.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

Nope and this thread is repeated over and over again. There is an incredible opportunity in TV for some enterprising people (people) to provide good lawn care services. A lot of people with enough money to pay for the service and that don't want to do it. But we are mostly stuck with these "corporations" that have massive turnover and are driven by bean counters to maximize profits by minimizing work done.

Sorry, I don't mean to hijack your thread, but I have posted this question also. I am tired of trying out yet another corporation and ending up with a badly maintained yard.

This is the first time in my life that I have paid someone to mow my lawn. In high school, 1960's I started and ran a small lawn mowing service. At my peak, I did about 18 lawns. It is a tough way to make few bucks. Where I did it was far cooler than Florida. I was cheaper than the,"professionals," and I charged about what these people charge today. So I was about 8x more due to inflation.

If, my back was not a mess. If, I was not this old. If, it wasn't so hot. If, they weren't so inexpensive. If, I had room to store a mower, edger etc. Surely, I would mow my own

[Jdhelfert]

We also are moving to Citrus Grove. Closing on this Friday the 6th but then have to come back home to close on our current house, pack and move, etc. I've been trying my hardest to find someone just to mow the lawn, but so far no luck. If you find someone please let me know.

[Bjeanj]

This would be a great time to meet your neighbors, or in the neighboring Village. Ask them who handles theirs. That would be helpful for you.

[Sondancer]

I need help with my sprinkler system checked too. I’m in the Spanish Soring area. Does anyone know someone who will come out & is reasonable?

[Carlsondm]

Ask your neighbors for a reference. The mowers will be in the area anyway and may welcome your business.

I did this after a cheaper mowing service just stopped coming to our place and would not return calls. When the grass approached 6 inches, I reached out to neighbors for help. Our new service does several lawns on Linden Isle and says hi occasionally. BTW, never let your grass get that high. They brought in a special mower to cut that tough, wirey grass. Now it’s maintenance.

[richrjones]

Originally Posted by Guychancey

Does anyone know of a reliable yard person for the Citrus Grove area. Also, looking for someone to check the sprinklers couple times a month. Thx

Jeff at J andJ services 352-702-6376 for sprinkler service.
He's reasonable and available. I highly recommend.

[richrjones]

Originally Posted by Sondancer

I need help with my sprinkler system checked too. I’m in the Spanish Soring area. Does anyone know someone who will come out & is reasonable?

Jeff at J andJ services 352-702-6376 for sprinkler service.
He's reasonable and available. I highly recommend.

[eeroger]

Originally Posted by Guychancey

Does anyone know of a reliable yard person for the Citrus Grove area. Also, looking for someone to check the sprinklers couple times a month. Thx

I have Joe Tucker check my sprinklers quarterly (live north of 466A)
(352) 430-5615
tucker.irrigation@hotmail.com. He charges $35 for check-up + $$ for any replacement heads. He is in high demand, so schedule in advance.

Reliable individual for lawn mowing: A-Z Lawn Care. 352-602-8177. Check to see, if he has any openings.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by Guychancey

Does anyone know of a reliable yard person for the Citrus Grove area. Also, looking for someone to check the sprinklers couple times a month. Thx

Oh, come on now! My mom is 90 years old and checks her own sprinkler system. Its not that difficult