Top questions to ask before hiring a lawn care 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 Grand Rapids Lawn Care Services

Can I browse unscreened Lawn & Garden Services in Grand Rapids?

We do our best to screen all of our lawn & garden services. However, there are still some lawn & garden service professionals in Grand Rapids that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Grand Rapids or MN. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering lawn & yard work services:

  • Polk County Lawn Enforcement:
    • Services Offered: Lawn & Garden Services
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Green Turf Lawn Care:
    • Services Offered: Lawn & Garden Services
    • BBB Rating: NR
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Beach Groomer:
    • Services Offered: Lawn & Garden Services
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

How many lawn & garden services does Grand Rapids have?

There are around 50 companies throughout Grand Rapids to help you with your next lawn & yard work services job.

  • 8 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Lawn & Garden Service projects in Grand Rapids?

Every project differs, but you should ask any lawn & garden service for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any lawn & yard work services work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for lawn & garden services to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your lawn & garden 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 & garden service to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.

Latest projects near Grand Rapids

Recent projects booked on Porch
Grand Rapids 55744
Brush Removal
Start Date
I'm flexible
Type of brush
Individual shrubs or bushes
Reason for brush removal
General clean up