Weekly Lawn Maintenance

This service agreement covers weekly lawn maintenance at {{client_address}} — approximately {{lawn_sqft}} sq ft of turf.

Weekly services (every {{service_day}}):

• Mow lawn at appropriate height per turf type and season

• Edge all concrete, driveway, and planter borders

• String-trim around trees, fences, and obstacles

• Blow hardscape and driveway clean (not blown into street per local code)

• Haul-off or bag grass clippings per {{client_name}}'s preference (mulching mower available if preferred)

Quarterly seasonal services (included):

• **Spring:** Pre-emergent weed control application, fertilizer

• **Summer:** Post-emergent spot weed control, soil-wetting agent (if needed)

• **Fall:** Core aeration, overseed if cool-season grass, fall fertilizer

• **Winter:** Dormant mow, leaf cleanup, winterize irrigation

Included courtesies:

• Photo log of each visit (optional; enabled on request)

• Next-day notification if service is skipped due to weather

• Pet waste removal (if crew encounters it in the work area, up to 5 min per visit)

NOT included in weekly service:

• Shrub trimming and hedge shaping (available as add-on; typically 2x/year)

• Tree pruning (separate quote)

• Mulch refresh (annual line item)

• Irrigation repair (time-and-materials; first 30 min free for members)

Contract term: {{contract_term_months}} months from signing. Auto-renews monthly thereafter unless {{client_name}} cancels with 14 days' notice.

**Service day:** {{service_day}}. If service is skipped due to weather (rain, lightning, extreme heat over 115°F), the next available day is used and {{client_name}} is notified. No pro-rated credit for weather-related skips unless more than 2 consecutive weeks are missed.

Monthly rate: {{monthly_rate}}

Billed monthly via auto-pay (credit card or ACH). Contract covers {{contract_term_months}} months minimum.

**Seasonal services** are included in the monthly rate (not billed separately).

**Annual contract (paid up-front) discount:** 5% off if {{client_name}} prepays the full {{contract_term_months}} months at signing.

Auto-billed on the 1st of each month. Declined payments pause service until resolved. Returned-payment fee: $35. No pro-rated refunds for mid-month cancellation after cancellation notice.

Invoices are due upon receipt. Payments more than ten (10) calendar days past due accrue a service charge of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month on the unpaid balance, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less. {{contractor_name}} reserves the right to stop work and preserve lien rights if any progress payment is not received within five (5) business days of the due date. All retained mechanic's lien, stop notice, and bond rights under applicable state law are preserved.

The following items are specifically NOT included in the contract price and are the responsibility of {{client_name}} unless added by written Change Order:

• Permits, plan-review fees, and jurisdictional inspection fees unless explicitly itemized above

• Repair or remediation of pre-existing code violations discovered during the work

• Asbestos, lead paint, mold, or other hazardous material abatement

• Structural engineering, architectural drawings, or third-party design services

• Finish selections, fixtures, or appliances not listed in the itemized scope

• Work on concealed systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, framing) beyond the points of connection identified

• Landscaping restoration beyond returning disturbed areas to rough grade

• Post-completion cleaning beyond construction broom-clean

• Shrub trimming, hedge shaping, ornamental pruning (add-on service)

• Tree pruning, removal, or stump grinding

• Leaf cleanup beyond mulching with mower (fall leaf haul-off billed separately in heavy-leaf areas)

• Landscape design or plant replacement

• Irrigation system repair or reprogramming beyond 30 min/year

• Pest and disease treatment beyond standard weed control

This proposal is based on the following assumptions. If any assumption is incorrect, the contract price and schedule are subject to adjustment by Change Order:

• Site access is available during normal working hours (7am–5pm, Monday–Saturday)

• Adequate parking is available within 100 feet of the work area

• Electrical power and potable water are available on-site at no cost to contractor

• Existing structural elements, waste lines, water supply, and electrical service are in serviceable condition unless noted

• {{client_name}} will remove personal property, artwork, and valuables from the work area prior to start

• Work is based on a single mobilization; re-mobilization required due to delays outside contractor's control will be billed at current rates

• Gates and access points are unlocked on service day

• Pets are secured indoors during service

• Standing water, tall weeds over 10", or debris on the lawn may require add-on charges

Any modification to the scope, specifications, materials, or schedule set forth in this agreement must be authorized in writing as a Change Order signed by both parties before the work is performed. Each Change Order will describe the modified scope, any adjustment to the contract price, and any impact on the schedule. Verbal instructions do not modify this agreement. Additional time and cost associated with unforeseen conditions — including but not limited to concealed rot, asbestos, mold, faulty prior installation, unmarked utilities, or code-required upgrades triggered by the work — will be documented as a Change Order and billed at the rates stated in this proposal or at {{contractor_name}}'s then-current published labor rates, whichever is in effect at the time the condition is discovered.

{{contractor_name}} warrants the workmanship of the installed work for a period of one (1) year from the date of substantial completion. Manufacturer warranties on materials and equipment pass through to {{client_name}} as provided by the manufacturer and are the exclusive source of any material warranty. This warranty does not cover normal wear, abuse, neglect, acts of God, subsequent work performed by others, damage from settlement or movement of the building, or modifications to the installed work performed without written consent. To make a warranty claim, {{client_name}} must notify {{contractor_name}} in writing within thirty (30) days of discovering the alleged defect and allow reasonable access to inspect and repair.

This proposal is valid for 60 days from the proposal date ({{proposal_date}}). Pricing is subject to change after that date due to material market fluctuations and scheduling availability. Acceptance requires signature below and receipt of the deposit amount stated in Payment Terms. Upon acceptance, this proposal, together with any attached specifications and subsequent written Change Orders, constitutes the complete agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written discussions.

**{{contractor_name}}** — License {{contractor_license}}

By: ________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: ________________________

**{{client_name}}** — Owner / Authorized Representative

By: ________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: ________________________

Property Address: {{client_address}}