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This is an agreement between Christopher Lawn Care, herein after referred to as the Contractor and/or we, and you, herein after referred to as the Client and/or you.Contractor and Client hereby promise and agree to the following: The contractor agrees to provide the landscape maintenance services as agreed, and the Client agrees to pay the charges specified in the Full Landscaping Property Maintenance Service Contract.
Automatic Sprinklers/Irrigation Systems: Do not water the night before or the day of your scheduled service. The cut will not be satisfactory — grass blades lay over when wet and blow off of debris is almost impossible.
Sprinkler Repairs: Properly designed and installed irrigation systems are not damaged from routine lawn service. All systems require regular maintenance and will deteriorate without it. Christopher Lawn Care has experienced irrigators on staff, and we are happy to test your systems seasonally, prepare systems for overwintering, or make repairs when necessary for an additional cost; we do not pay for 3rd party repairs.
Other Damage: We are very careful when we service your lawn, but if a covered incident does happen, we will repair the damage. Contact us immediately, no later than 24 hours after the service where damage occurred. Damages that occur during the performance of our services shall be the sole responsibility of Christopher Lawn Care. All approved repairs will be made by us or by an approved contractor; repairs made by others without our consent will not be our financial responsibility.
Damages we will not cover include, but are not limited to: air conditioning wiring, bird baths, bird houses, benches, chairs, play sets, concrete, dog beds, downspouts, drainage, shade structures, fences, fence posts, fence stain, flower boxes, holiday decor, improperly installed irrigation components, irrigation valve covers, metal edging, path lighting, pottery, outdoor curtains, retaining walls, stone edging, (brick and/or stone), stone pathways, toys, unprotected trees, trampolines, plastic pools or other swimming pools, windows. Exposed cables/wires, invisible fence dog lines, or sprinkler components/lines normally found below the surface of the lawn, disease or damage to lawns, any item hidden in the landscape and not clearly marked.If we are required to move objects to service your lawn and/or landscape, such as, but not limited to: benches, bird baths, basketball goals, playhouses, lawn furniture, trampolines, etc., we will not be responsible for damage caused by moving the object from where we need to provide service.
We are NOT RESPONSIBLE for damage to items left on the lawn. The teams do their best to avoid running over hoses, toys, paper, dog bones, etc. However, these items are sometimes difficult to see, so please take a moment and collect all objects on the lawn before the service team arrives.
WINDOW DISCLAIMER: We are not responsible for any type of window and/or glass breakage while providing maintenance on your property from rocks, objects left in the yard, flying debris, etc. Note: Window damage and expenses shall be the sole responsibility of the customer. You accept our service with these terms.
Lawn Debris: Removal of lawn debris is included as part of your routine maintenance service. Lawn debris includes anything left behind by Mother Nature (sticks, leaves, misplaced ground cover, etc.). PLEASE NOTE: We do not remove grass clippings.Other items not included in our definition of lawn debris are man-made trash items — newspaper, packing peanuts, plastic bottles, paper cups, etc., as well as dog poop. We are not a trash company.
Larger amounts of lawn debris (e.g., tree limbs) caused by inclement weather, or brush piles collected by Client as a result of your own yard work efforts may require an extraneous charge for removal. Removal requests must be made directly to the office, and the pile will need to viewed and priced before any removal can take place. Please do not approach your crew and insist that they do this as a part of your regular maintenance routine — they do not have appropriate room on their trucks to accommodate these requests, nor are they to be held responsible for doing work outside the realm of regular routine maintenance.
Rain: Sometimes it rains on and off and we continue to work. Sometimes your day is rained out and we just come the next day. Due to weather and conditions beyond our control from time to time, your mowing service may be off schedule. In the event of record rain fall that keeps our crews from safely and effectively visiting properties, service days may be missed entirely with no chance of a visit before the next scheduled service day. There will be no credits or refunds offered as a result of rained out days — our crews will resume regular visits when the weather allows, and we will do all that is necessary to get your property back up to excellent condition. Holidays: Schedules may be moved forward or back due to a weekday holiday. The following holidays are observed by Christopher Lawn Care: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Our business is closed the days between Christmas and New Year’s Day each year, and no regular service visits will occur during this time. Monthly costs are prorated over the course of the contract for simplicity in billing and payment.
Fuel: We are greatly affected by the cost of fuel. If fuel costs can be reduced by creating a more efficient route, rather than increasing our prices, your service day may be affected. We will provide 48 hours notice if a change to the schedule is necessary. Fuel surcharges may apply as fuel rates fluctuate.
Inaccessible Yards: Once the service team arrives we begin our systematic approach to servicing your lawn. In order to provide timely, efficient, and dependable service WE DO NOT CALL OR KNOCK on the door if a yard is inaccessible. We do not offer credits or makeup visits for missed areas due to inaccessible yards. Inaccessible Yards include, but are not limited to: locked gates, broken gates, ongoing projects, moving vans, too many parked cars, pets outside, outdoor parties, irrigation running, construction material, or workmen in a yard.
Locked Gates: Our service teams are careful about locking and closing gates. If security is a concern, please make a quick check of the gate and lock for closure after our service to be certain the gate is secured. Please contact us if you find the gate/lock open, and we will remind the service team to lock every time! However, we cannot guarantee a gate will latch and the lock stay in place. You accept our service with these terms.
Pets: Our service teams love pets, but not all pets love us! We are careful about locking and closing gates, but we cannot guarantee a pet will not escape. We recommend keeping your pets inside on service days, and checking the gate for closure after service to ensure it is latched before releasing your valuable pets into the yard. You accept our service with these terms.
Limitations: Christopher Lawn Care, LLC will not be responsible for damage to fences, deck supports, foundation or trim of home or building, downspouts, pavement, sidewalks, landscape areas, plants, trees, or other obstructions 0-10 inches from above the ground where trimming or edging is performed. These areas sustain normal wear and tear from constant spinning of trimmer or edger heads. If you do not trimming or edging performed, please specify. When grass is tall it is impossible to see any obstructions that are in the path of our equipment. Christopher Lawn Care, LLC will not be liable for damage(s) to hidden obstructions. It is the responsibility of the Client to police the area for such obstructions prior to services being provided. Christopher Lawn Care, LLC will not be liable for ensuring the closure of gates/fences located on property. It is the Client’s responsibility to check all gates/fences prior to releasing children and/or pets into the fenced yard.
Fees & Surcharges: A FUEL SURCHARGE of 2% of the total invoice will go into effect when fuel prices reach $2.50 per gallon. An additional 0.5% of the total invoice will be charged for each additional $0.25 per gallon thereafter.5% Processing Fee for Credit Card(s) on File. [*only applies to customers that have card(s) on file and or would like Christopher Lawn Care LLC to process payment*].Excessive Trash and/or Toys 12$ FEE *per service visit* each time Christopher Lawn Care, LLC has to take the time to pickup toys or move trash. Return Visit $20 FEE* for [ inaccessible locked gated backyards, other contractors on property doing work, party/events, any major reason we cant access property to do our regular service, etc]. Pet Waste $15 FEE *each time our equipment comes in contact with pet waste on client(s) yard (we have to take time and clean our equipment afterwards).LATE PAYMENT FEE 10% [of total invoice if payment not received within the NET 15 DAYS and additional 10% fees/charges will be charged each month payment not received]. You accept our service with these terms.
Inflation: Every year with inflation, rates for regular service on contract may change accordingly with the inflation increase from previous year. Your typical increase typically ranges between 1% and 3%. [Your contract total may increase or change accordingly to the percent change yearly which will adjust your monthly bill]. You accept our service with these terms.
Changes, Complaints, and Communications: Please make all communications, changes to service, or complaints to the office and not the service team. There is a possibility that your team leader may forget, be off the next day, or misunderstand the information. Contacting the office directly allows us to be certain that your changes or needs are noted correctly in your customer file and are placed on work orders, and it is the only approved way to request a change to service or additional services.Please Note: The team is authorized to perform only the work listed on their work order for the day. We schedule all seasonal yard tasks according to proven best practices timelines — trust us, we know our stuff. Assuming that you know when a certain task is to be performed and interrupting the team to demand that task be done immediately is not effective, nor is it the way we run our business. All additional work requires authorization and approval of the office before proceeding. You accept our service with these terms.
Billing Procedure:
Payments: Cash, Check, and Credit/Debit Card. Cash is to be handed to the owner directly. Check is to be made out to Christopher Lawn Care, LLC and mailed to: PO Box 174, Annandale, NJ 08801. Credit/Debit Card payments are to be paid online. Please notify us in advance if you will be using a Credit/Debit Card payment so we can send/provide an invoice to you. *Online payments will not be allowed without an invoice. *There is a normal processing fee charged for online card payments.
Additional Terms: We maintain a regular service schedule week to week, but Christopher Lawn Care, LLC reserves the right to adjust your service day to accommodate more efficient routing, holiday(s) and/or weather issues. Under certain circumstances in which Christopher’s Lawn Care, LLC, is not able to attend the service for a particular week, Contractor will proceed to mow ASAP and will not charge for extra service time or a double cut if needed. Ex: Rainout, State of Emergency, equipment malfunction, etc. (things happen) *only under certain circumstances. You accept our service with these terms.
Season to Season Continuing Service: We consider you our loyal customer from season to season unless we receive appropriate written communication.
Contract Change: if the contractor decides to modify, add, update, or change anything within the contract, the contractor will notify Client within 31 days in advance and cancel the contract to proceed with a new updated contract. *Contract shall remain the same and in effect if contract needs to be modified or changed a completely new contract will be made and the old will be discarded as long as all payments for any work that has been completed has been paid in full.
Additional Services: if Client requests additional services and or jobs Client shall contact the office. Both billing and scheduling will be issued separately. *This contract is specifically for lawn mowing service, other work does not correlate with this contract. You accept our service with these terms.
Cancellation Policy: you may cancel at any time! No refund will be given for any previous month/seasons or present service month. *Any seasonal cancellations may be subject to price increases. *Any seasonal cancellations may be subject to price increases. *In addition we will not close your account or cancel any contract until all our payment for work that we have completed has been payed in full or month that we began work for has been payed in full! You accept our service with these terms.
TERMS & CONDITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE & YOU AGREE TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
How to Contact Us:
Email: ChristopherLawnCareLLC@gmail.com
Electronic notification is monitored from 8am to 5pm during the work week, and is also monitored frequently over the weekend. We prefer to use email because your message gets to us even when we are out of the office, and we can respond immediately regarding schedule changes and special service instructions. However, we’re still happy to hear from you by phone, too!
Telephone: 908-566-7815
The office is open from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. We will do our best to return your call by the end of the day if you call before 4pm Monday through Friday. Messages are checked on a regular basis.
This is an agreement between Christopher Lawn Care, LLC, herein after referred to as the Contractor and/or we, and you, herein after referred to as the Client and/or you.
Contractor and Client hereby promise and agree to the following: The contractor agrees to provide the landscape maintenance services as agreed, and the Client agrees to pay the charges specified herein.
All work will be completed in a workmanlike, professional manner by Christopher Lawn Care, LLC employees, or by appropriately trained and certified sub-contractors. Christopher Lawn Care, LLC will indemnify the Client and hold the Client harmless of any claims or damages caused by any subcontractors used on the job (if applicable).
The Client will be responsible for all payments to Christopher Lawn Care, LLC unless otherwise notified in writing prior to project commencement. The Client will also be responsible for obtaining any and all necessary permits.
It is the Client’s responsibility to review and understand all agreement documents. Any changes that result in the work beyond what is specified may result in additional charges.
Christopher Lawn Care, LLC will be responsible for having the utilities marked prior to start of work, if applicable.
The project price is to remain fixed until the end of the 6th week after the initial estimate is given. Acceptance before that date will ensure no increase in the cost of the works specified in the quotation.
A down payment of 25%-50% is payable at time of agreement acceptance in certain situations and will be specified within the contract. A signed agreement and appropriate deposit must be received in order to reserve the Client’s place on the schedule.
Severe weather conditions, including drought, may cause the delay of the pre-discussed start date.
Delays caused by other companies on site may cause work to be rescheduled and charges may be made in certain circumstances.
Any additions and/or alterations to the schedule shall be properly treated as variations and will be subject to written instructions.
Stage payments against works completed/materials on site are to be made at weekly intervals. Final payment is due at time of project completion and payable within 7 days of receipt of invoice. Christopher Lawn Care, LLC reserves the right to charge a per month fee of 2% or $20, whichever is greater, for any outstanding invoice not paid in full.
The client shall provide water and electricity at no charge to Christopher Lawn Care, LLC, as well as access to the site during normal working hours, along with storage space for materials & or equipment during the contract progress.
Christopher Lawn Care, LLC is not able to accept responsibility for any damage to (or cost involved with) any underground hazards, obstructions, or services not made known to us in writing or that aren’t apparent upon visual inspection.
Repairs necessitated by the work to any unmarked underground utilities, which includes, but is not limited to, water lines, sewer lines, irrigation lines, electric lines, gas lines, pool lines, cable lines, drainage lines, and invisible dog lines will result in additional charges unless otherwise specified.
Repairs made to improperly installed or improperly marked utilities will be the sole responsibility of the Client.
The Client understands that in order to do this project large equipment may be driven on the driveway and Christopher Lawn Care, LLC is not responsible for any additional cracks caused by any equipment.
All (or any) special conditions of which Christopher Lawn Care, LLC has been informed are noted in the quotation. It is very important (and the responsibility of the Client) that we are alerted to any special/statutory Bylaws/Conditions/Permissions that may be involved.
Christopher Lawn Care, LLC accepts no responsibility for works that have been carried out on land that is not under the ownership of the client, and it is assumed that all planning laws or regulations have been applied before commencement of any works. The Contractor is also not responsible for verifying property lines at the job location.
If necessary during the course of the project, Christopher Lawn Care, LLC reserves the right to substitute any plant with another of equal value and growth/habitat/color in accordance with pre-discussed specifications.
The watering and maintenance of perishable materials shall be the responsibility of the Contractor during project implementation. The watering of all perishable materials is the responsibility of the Client during any and all delays beyond the control of the Contractor, including weekends and holidays.
Upon practical substantial completion, the responsibility for the care and watering of all plants, lawns, etc., will be handed over to the client and will require regular attention until established. Plant material that is not maintained properly will not qualify for any guarantee. PLEASE NOTE: Sod is NEVER guaranteed.
Additional work will often be necessitated by the discovery of inadequate soil conditions not immediately evident. Examples of this include, but are not limited to, excessively rocky soils, solid rock, unstable or “soft” soils that may not be sufficiently stable to properly sustain the installation of a wall footing, patio, post, drainage, irrigation systems, etc. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, additional charges will apply for the additional efforts taken to resolve inadequate soil conditions.
After practical substantial completion, Christopher Lawn Care, LLC is not able to accept responsibility for any damage by elements including drought, winds, rain, flooding, lightening, and frost to any material(s) including plants. This also includes color and textual variations in natural products such as stone and wood.
All materials on site remain the property of Christopher Lawn Care, LLC until payment is received in full.
Any concerns or dissatisfaction with work completed should be brought to our attention upon the project’s completion.
Maintenance is not included in the contract unless specified.
Christopher Lawn Care, LLC reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time.
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