Steps To Take When Hiring a Landscape Contractor 

• The first step to a beautiful yard and garden is hiring the right landscape contractor. This guide offers tips to help get your landscaping project off to a great start by selecting a qualified and reputable licensed landscape contractor.

• Verify the License and Check References

• Hire only licensed landscape contractors

• Make sure the license is for the exact kind of work you want done.

• Get at least three bids. Don’t assume the lowest bid is the best. It might not include everything you asked for or the quality of materials you would like.

• Check references and view recently completed jobs.

• Ask the contractor to provide you with Certificates of Insurance for Workers’ Compensation and Liability before the work begins.

Sign a Detailed Contract That Specifies: 

• When work will begin and be completed.

• The variety and quantity of plants that will be used, their placement and soil amendments.

• Include brand names of all fixtures and equipment to be installed.

• That underground utilities will be checked and that building permits will be obtained.

• That the contractor provide adequate supervision of everyone working on the job.

• Provisions for clean up and debris removal.

• Follow-up maintenance plan and note any guarantees offered by the contractor