Top 4 Lawn Treatment Services in Oak Ridge, TN
Top questions to ask before hiring a lawn treatment service
A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.
Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?
Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.
First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.
Everything You Need to Know About Oak Ridge Lawn Treatment Services
Does the lawn treatment service I want to hire need to be licensed in Oak Ridge?
Before you start any project, it is crucial to learn about the certifications and licenses that you or your Lawn Treatment Service need to have. There are 0 lawn treatment services in Oak Ridge that are licensed.
Here are the types of license(s) Lawn Treatment Services need to have to work on Lawn Fertilization & Treatment Services jobs in TN:
How does invoicing/payment work for most Lawn Treatment Service projects in Oak Ridge?
Every project differs, but you should ask any lawn treatment service for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any lawn fertilization & treatment services work is done.
If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for lawn treatment services to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your lawn treatment service project.
If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the lawn treatment service to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.
What should I check for once my Lawn Treatment Service in Oak Ridge has finished working?
Every lawn fertilization & treatment services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any lawn fertilization & treatment services company has told you they've finished the job:
- Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with lawn fertilization & treatment services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
- Ask the lawn treatment service to describe what they did. Whether your lawn fertilization & treatment services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
- Compare the description provided on your lawn fertilization & treatment services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
- Request that the lawn treatment service do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.
Latest projects near Oak Ridge
Within a month
10,000-20,000 sq ft
Land is cleared but no soil preparation
Retaining wall has been constructed to deter water intrusion into residential crawl space. Existing soil is very poor, mainly clay and chert.
I'm flexible
Want multiple of these lawn services
3,000-10,000 sq ft
Fertilizer, Herbicide application, Insecticide application, Lawn coring and aeration, Thatch removal and power raking
Less than 6 months ago
Within a week
Sod, grass, shrub, flower or garden planting
Lawn seeding
I'm not sure
Half acre or more
Seeding a new lawn
Land has not yet been cleared
I'm flexible
1,000-3,000 sq ft
Land is cleared but no soil preparation
Slight slopes, one smaller tree in the front yard, and fenced rear yard. Existing grass has been killed and grass cut at the shortest setting and dethatched.