Top 10 Lawn Care Services in Reading, PA
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.
Recent reviews for Reading Lawn & Garden Services
In a word, our experience with this outfit has been horrible. I will say "shame on us" as when we had trouble getting them to call us back, that should have been our red flag to do some research. We are working with a pool company who recommended this c...
I would not hire Triton Landscaping or Ben Lesnak or John DeMarco. While they may seem like decent people, they are not. The service and deliverables are horrible. Here's what will happen. They will show you a great rendering (see images). They will...
We signed up for a winter snow plow contract. While my neighbors were being plowed by other companies, Penguin never showed up. Repeated texts (only method to contact them) got excuses, ie: not enough snow. I finally asked for my money back and they said ...
They didn't show up after any storms. At first they were responsive over text and apologized, then they stopped responding at all. Now I am out $189 with no service from them. Stay far, far away from this company!
I'm giving them 4 stars because they were 20 minutes late . They did an excellent job.
We scheduled a service to do the snow removal when I was out of town in mid-February. The service was not needed, they offered a 'coupon' that we will probable never use. We have been trying multiple voicemails and text messages to get a refund, with no...
We had a wonderful experience with this company! We were able to get a next day appointment, even during the busy season, they arrived promptly and were very professional and got the damn job done. No hesitation in recommending.
contracted Penguin Snow to remove our snow for the 2018-2019 season, and they had done a good job and come after each snowfall in a timely manner. However, this season they have not shown up for any snow removal despite numerous attempts to contact them v...
Terrible customer service. They do not answer the phone or emails. I was only able to use 2 of the 3 pushes I paid for. I have had no response from them in spite of attempting to contact them multiple times.
Everything You Need to Know About Reading Lawn Care Services
How does invoicing/payment work for most Lawn & Garden Service projects in Reading?
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.
Will Lawn & Yard Work Services work in Reading require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?
Whether you’re lawn & garden service job is in Reading or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring lawn & garden services. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the lawn & garden service performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the lawn & yard work services folks that everything is in order.
Does the lawn & garden service I want to hire need to be licensed in Reading?
Before you start any project, it is crucial to learn about the certifications and licenses that you or your Lawn & Garden Service need to have. There are 0 lawn & garden services in Reading that are licensed.
Here are the types of license(s) Lawn & Garden Services need to have to work on Lawn & Yard Work Services jobs in PA:
Latest projects near Reading
Within a month
Recurring
Sidewalks and pathways
I'm flexible
Shrubs, hedges or trees under 5 ft tall
Individual shrubs or bushes
To make way for new construction or landscaping
Within a week
Lawn, shrub or garden maintenance or treatment
Various plants
Yes
3,000-10,000 sq ft
most of the above
I'm flexible
Vines, Individual shrubs or bushes, Saplings or trees under 5 ft tall
Brush is overgrown
Within a week
Saplings or trees under 5 ft tall
To make way for new construction or landscaping