There are lots of things that can go wrong during small property landscaping maintenance jobs. Imagine the problems that can occur in an entire condo or townhouse community!
- Trees die from improper care, neglect, or pests
- Grass is cut too short and dies or becomes weed infested
- Local wildlife destroys new plantings
Some maintenance problems are unavoidable. Mother Nature often has her own plans. But other problems are easily avoided when a landscape company has an abundance of experience to draw from.
You want to hire a company that is experienced working in your region and has maintained large communities like yours.
Ask the landscape company to show you a portfolio of similar jobs so you can hire with confidence.
Landscape companies should also offer many glowing HOA references. Don’t be shy about asking for them—and be sure to do your follow-up work.
This is not the time to give a break to an unproven but promising landscaper. Too many people are depending on the HOA to make the best decision; the stakes are high.
You need an experienced landscape maintenance company that is recognized as being outstanding in property care. The company should have excellent references and online reviews.
You want your landscape maintenance company to:
- Stand behind its work
- Have a vision for your community
- Have a long-term approach toward maintenance and future enhancements
- Have a proven record of excellence and reliability in the HOA landscape business
- Have received awards in the field
- Provide quality service
- Do its best to keep costs reasonable
Finally, you want the landscape company to provide ongoing training for its workers, so they will take advantage of newer trends and best practices.