Top 10 Lawn Care Services in Wilkinsburg, 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 Wilkinsburg Lawn & Garden Services
LawnStarter service is TERRIBLE. Crews would delay/reschedule/cancel multiple times all summer. My lawn was not mowed for EIGHT weeks during the height of summer. Their phone customer service has no authority to do anything to get a crew out to service a ...
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.
I and my husband were in panic mode as Ice had covered everywhere. The penguin guys were out later in the day to salvage the situation. Keep up the good work.
Everything You Need to Know About Wilkinsburg Lawn Care Services
Does the lawn & garden service I want to hire need to be licensed in Wilkinsburg?
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 3 lawn & garden services in Wilkinsburg 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:
- Accreditations/License: West Virginia Division of Labor
- Accreditations/License: West Virginia Division of Labor
- Accreditations/License: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
How does invoicing/payment work for most Lawn & Garden Service projects in Wilkinsburg?
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.
What should I check for once my Lawn & Garden Service in Wilkinsburg has finished working?
Every lawn & yard work services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any lawn & yard work 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 & yard work services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
- Ask the lawn & garden service to describe what they did. Whether your lawn & yard work 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 & yard work services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
- Request that the lawn & garden service do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.
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Latest projects near Wilkinsburg
I'm flexible
Design sections of property landscaping
Yes
Front yard, Hillside
1,000-3,000 sq ft
Small trees, bushes or hedges, Flowers, Rubber Mulch/Landscape Rocks, Grass seeding or sod
I'm not sure
No
I will hire a contractor to install landscaping
I'm flexible
Under 300 sq ft
Pet area or dog run
Within a week
Two piles dead tree branches/brush
General clean up