5 Steps to Finding a Good Lawn Care Company

5 STEPS
TO FINDING A
GOOD
LAWN CARE
COMPANY

Do It for Your Lawn
Choosing the Best Care for Your Lawn
Your lawn deserves the best care. After all, it’s where your family, friends and pets
gather to spend time together.
Choosing the right lawn care professionals to take care of your property can be daunting.
There are so many offers out there. How do you choose the right one?
Six Things to Look for in a Lawn Care Company
At Lawn A Mat, we want to give you the information you need to make an informed
and educated decision. That’s why we’ve put together this helpful booklet with five
things to look for in order to choose the right lawn care company to service your
property.
Got Questions? Contact Us Anytime!
If after reading this booklet, you have additional questions, please contact us by visiting
our Website at www.lawnamat.net where under the Tips & Tricks tab we have articles
and helpful information to care for your property.
You can also give us a call at (201) 891-4131 and (845) 986-8836 and speak to our
lawn care experts who will guide you to make the best decision possible. If you prefer
to send us an email, you can do so at email@lawnamat.net.

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1
WORD
of
MOUTH
Friends and Loved Ones
Turn to your friends and loved ones. Ask
them who they trust to care for their
property.
Social Media
We live in an exciting time of technology
where, on sites like Facebook and Twitter,
you can ask for recommendations.
Use these features to learn about the
lawn care companies the people you
know are using.
You can also check reviews on company
Pages to see what their customers think
of their service.
Search Engines
Another way to find a good lawn care
company is to look for
reviews on
Search Engines such as Google.
For the most part, these reviews are unbiased
and although not all companies go
to great lengths to obtain reviews, at
least in can be a starting point.
Put It All Together
Now take all this information and put it
together to complete step one.

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2 COMPARE
TO
Make a True Comparison
Rarely do lawn companies offer the same program with the same products.
You have to be careful when comparing lawn care companies because you can easily
get confused.
In order to gain your business some companies will offer you a lower price for what
apparently is the same service.
Always make sure when evaluating, that you’re comparing apples to apples. Make sure
the programs offer the same number of applications with comparable products.
To give you and example, our Greenskeeper Program offers 2 pre-emergent crabgrass
applications, the large majority do not. We also offer Grub and Chinch Bug control in
our standard pricing. Other companies charge extra. We only use products that we
would use on our own lawn. How many other companies can claim that?
Apples to apples comparison will require you to do your homework, but in the end, it
will sure be worth it.
If you do this, you will have completed step #2.

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3
TALK
TO THE
OWNER
Get a Better Feel for the Company
Many lawn care companies hire seasonal salespeople and even technicians.
This staff is usually on commission and is contracted to sell
at the lowest price just for the season.
Since you never meet the owner, there’s no commitment to come
through on the services promised.
Always ask to speak to the owner. This simple gesture will give you a
chance to get a true feel for the company.
Company culture starts at the top. If the owner has a good work
ethic, so will the rest of the employees.
If you get a bad feeling, follow your instincts.

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4
SHOP
L O C A L
LOCAL IS ALWAYS BETTER
Big and national is not always better. In fact many consumer satisfaction surveys report
18% higher customer satisfaction when shopping local.
Usually a local company has a lot more on the line.
First, they are more concerned about their reputation because of word of mouth.
Second, their client base is usually smaller, making each and every account important
to their success. They are more in touch with the culture and needs of the local area.
Finally, they can be a great source of referrals for other contractors and services you
may need because they are local business people.

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5
CHECK
CREDENTIALS
VERIFY BUSINESS CERTIFICATIONS
Be certain that the lawn care companies that you consider are registered pesticide businesses
in your state which will ensure proper insurance protection and a history of responsible
business practices.
In New York, check the state registered pesticide business list: www.dec.ny.gov/nyspad/?0
For New Jersey, check the registered pesticide applicators list: www.nj.gov/dep/
enforcement/pcp/bpo-appcom.htm
By considering this list, you can better weed through (pun intended) the host of lawn care
companies to find the right one for you. Your lawn should be a source of pride, relaxation
and enjoyment.

www.lawnamat.net
(201) 891-4131
(845) 986-8836