Maintenance Estimate: Critical Questions
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How frequently do they expect hedges to be sheared?
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If deer spray is included, did we allow for winter spray (9)?
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Are they ok with the use of herbicides?
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Do they have irrigation? If so, where is the controller located? Take a picture.
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Are we going to be using our bark mulch? If not, are we estimating for other bark? Take pictures.
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Deer risk and aesthetics trade-off: Are they clear about the need for a spray program and aware there’s no 100% guarantee? We help reduce risk but deer damage is never fully preventable.
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If landscape fabric is present, are we mulching over or removing it? Are we estimating for that work?
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Are we providing lawn care? Have we set clear expectations?
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Are we doing plant care? Have we explained what’s included?
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How many site care visits are planned and why?
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Are there areas where we’ll use compost, mushroom mulch, or other non-standard materials?
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Are we educating the client on the number of visits and how debris disposal is handled?
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Have we set pruning timing and height expectations (e.g., 15’ max)?
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Are there any pets on the property we should know about?
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Are there any invisible fences, wires, or buried lines to avoid?
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Have property lines been reviewed and clarified with the client?
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Any neighbor concerns, HOA guidelines, or access issues?
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Are there areas the client wants seeded before pre-emergent goes down? Wil the benifit form a fall aeration / overseed / compost each fal or spring?
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Did they use another company before us? Why did they switch? Was he or she a Jag?
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Any special requests, preferences, or accommodations needed?
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Any additional notes for SME, salesperson, or estimator to review?