If you need a little help keeping your yard perfect all year long, you need a landscape contracting company. Here's what you should look for if you're thinking about hiring a landscaper in your area.
 

Look at Reviews and Ratings

You can learn a lot by searching the internet, especially when you're hiring contractors. Check out reviews and ratings on Google as well as HomeAdvisor and other sites where users can rate contractors. Reviews and ratings are a good way to find landscapers who have done work for a lot of satisfied customers.

Consider Experience

When you're hiring a landscape contracting company, experience is an easy way to figure out who can do the job right. Experienced landscapers have a better chance of being able to handle more advanced projects, whether you want to prune a specialty tree or completely hire a landscape designer to redesign your yard. Check out the "About" page on each landscaping company's website to learn more about them.

Find Out the Pricing

Landscaping projects vary in cost and you don't want to be stuck with a bigger bill than you expected. Ask your landscaper about their pricing and try to get estimates from each landscape contracting company you're considering. These estimates aren't always exact, but they're helpful. A reputable landscaping company will be transparent about pricing and how much you can expect to pay for a project.

Check for Certification

You don't have to be certified to work as a landscaper, but there are still several types of certifications landscapers can obtain. When you visit a landscaping company's website, check for any badges that mention certification. You can usually find this information somewhere on the "About" page as well. Certification isn't a must, but it's a good way to separate decent landscapers from the best of the best.

Choosing the right landscape contracting company can be tough with all the competition. According to Thimble, the landscaping market had a total value of $105 billion in 2021. Still, it's worth taking your time to find the right landscaping company. If your yard is getting out of control or you want to change things up a bit, contact us at Roger B. Sturgis & Associates to get a quote today. We look forward to working with you.