Lawn Care Contract Template

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# Lawn Care Service Contract

**[Company Name]**
[Street Address] | [City, State ZIP]
[Phone] | [Email] | [Website]
**Business License #:** _______________
**Pesticide Applicator License #:** _______________ *(if applicable)*
**Insurance Carrier:** _______________ Policy #: _______________ GL Limit: $_______________

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**Contract #:** LC-[YYYY-MM-NNN]
**Contract Start Date:** _______________
**Contract End Date:** _______________ *(or: ☐ Month-to-month, cancel with 14 days notice)*

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## Customer Information

**Name:** _______________________________________________
**Service Address:** _______________________________________________
**Billing Address (if different):** _______________________________________________
**Phone:** _______________ **Email:** _______________
**Gate code / access notes:** _______________________________________________

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## Property Details

| Field | |
|---|---|
| Lawn area (approx.) | _______ sq ft *(or _______ acres)* |
| Grass type | ☐ Bermuda ☐ Zoysia ☐ St. Augustine ☐ Tall fescue ☐ Kentucky bluegrass ☐ Centipede ☐ Bahia ☐ Other: _____ |
| Irrigation system | ☐ Yes ☐ No — Controller brand: _______________ |
| Sprinkler heads type | ☐ Rotary ☐ Spray ☐ Drip ☐ Mix |
| Pets on property | ☐ Yes (please secure on service days) ☐ No |
| Obstacles / landscape features | _______________________________________________

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## Services Included

### Mowing

- **Frequency:** ☐ Weekly ☐ Every 10 days ☐ Bi-weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ As-needed
- **Mowing height:**

  | Grass Type | Target Height | Never Cut Below |
  |---|---|---|
  | Bermuda | 1.0–1.5" | 0.75" |
  | Zoysia | 1.0–2.0" | 0.75" |
  | St. Augustine | 3.5–4.0" | 2.5" |
  | Tall Fescue | 3.0–4.0" | 2.5" |
  | Kentucky Bluegrass | 2.5–3.5" | 2.0" |
  | Centipede | 1.5–2.0" | 1.0" |

  We follow the "one-third rule" — never removing more than 1/3 of the blade height in a single mowing.

- Grass clippings: ☐ Mulched in place ☐ Bagged and removed (surcharge: $___/visit)
- Blow-off of driveways, walkways, and patios included.

### Edging

- ☐ Every mow *(included)*
- ☐ Every other mow
- Edging locations: ☐ All bed edges ☐ Sidewalk ☐ Driveway ☐ Curb

### Trimming / String Work

- String trim all areas inaccessible to mower (fences, tree rings, obstacles) — every visit.
- Shrub/hedge trimming: ☐ Not included ☐ Included, _____ times/year — Species: _________________

### Blowing / Cleanup

- Blow off all hard surfaces (driveway, walkways, patio, front steps) after each visit.
- Leaf cleanup: ☐ Not included ☐ Included _____ times/year (fall blowout) ☐ As-needed, billed per visit

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### Fertilization Program *(check if included)*

☐ **Not included** — mowing only

☐ **Included** — _____ applications/year

Standard program (adjust to local growing season):

| Application | Timing | Product | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-emergent / early green-up | Early spring | _______________ | _____ |
| Main season / slow-release | Late spring | _______________ | _____ |
| Summer booster | June–July | _______________ | _____ |
| Late season / potassium | Early fall | _______________ | _____ |
| Winterizer (cool-season only) | Late fall | _______________ | _____ |

> All fertilizer applications made by a licensed applicator per state pesticide regulations. Label rates followed. Notification signs posted per state law.

### Weed Control

☐ Not included ☐ Pre-emergent (crabgrass, annual weeds) — _____ applications
☐ Post-emergent spot spray (broadleaf weeds) — included in mowing visits
☐ Bed pre-emergent — _____ applications/year

Products used: _______________________________________________
> Post-emergent product cannot be applied within _____ days of mowing or during temperature extremes (>90°F or <45°F).

### Pest / Disease Treatment

☐ Not included
☐ Grub control — timing: _______________
☐ Fire ant treatment — timing: _______________
☐ Lawn disease treatment (Brown patch, Dollar spot, etc.) — as-needed
☐ Flea/tick control — _____ applications
☐ Mosquito service — _____ applications

### Aeration & Overseeding

☐ Not included
☐ Core aeration — _____ time(s)/year, timing: _______________
☐ Overseeding (cool-season grass) — _____ lbs/1,000 sq ft, seed type: _______________
☐ Slit-seeding — _____ lbs/1,000 sq ft

### Irrigation Start-Up / Winterization

☐ Not included
☐ Spring start-up (open valves, test heads, adjust timer) — 1 visit
☐ Fall blowout (compressed air purge) — 1 visit
☐ Both included

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## Pricing

| Service | Frequency | Price Per |
|---|---|---|
| Mowing & cleanup | _____________ | $ per visit |
| Fertilization program (_____ apps) | Annual | $ per year |
| Pre-emergent weed control | _____ apps | $ per app |
| Aeration | Annual | $ per year |
| Overseeding | Annual | $ per year |
| Irrigation start-up | Annual | $ |
| Irrigation winterization | Annual | $ |

**Monthly recurring charge (if bundled):** $_______________/month

**Annual contract total (all services):** $_______________

**Payment schedule:** ☐ Per-visit billing ☐ Monthly equal installments ☐ Prepaid annual (___% discount)

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## Terms & Conditions

**Scheduling.** We service this property on ☐ Monday ☐ Tuesday ☐ Wednesday ☐ Thursday ☐ Friday ☐ Saturday, weather permitting. Customer will receive a text/email notification the day before service. Specific arrival times cannot be guaranteed.

**Skipped visits due to weather.** Rain days: if grass does not need mowing due to weather, we may skip the visit at our discretion. If the yard was missed due to rain and needs mowing, we'll reschedule within _____ days. No charge for weather skips.

**Wet conditions.** Contractor reserves the right to postpone mowing if the lawn is excessively wet to avoid turf damage, ruts, or clumping. Mowing in wet conditions at customer request is at customer's risk.

**Locked gates.** If access is blocked or locked gates prevent service, the visit is forfeited. A trip charge of $_____ applies if the crew arrives and cannot access the property.

**Pet waste.** Customer is responsible for clearing pet waste from the lawn before each service day. Contractor is not responsible for mowing over pet waste or stopping service if waste is present.

**Damage liability.** Contractor is not responsible for pre-existing irrigation head damage, underground utility damage (call 811 before any digging), or damage resulting from mowing items not visible at normal operating height (dog toys, hoses, edging, etc.).

**Cancellation.** Month-to-month: cancel with _____ days written notice. Annual contract: cancellation before end of term subject to a fee of _____ remaining visits at the per-visit rate.

**Late payment.** Invoices unpaid after _____ days are subject to a $_____ late fee. Service may be suspended for accounts 30+ days overdue until payment is received.

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## Acceptance

**Customer Signature:** ___________________________ **Date:** _______________
**Customer Name (print):** ___________________________

**Authorized by (Company):** ___________________________ **Date:** _______________

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*By signing, Customer authorizes [Company Name] to perform the services described above and agrees to the pricing and terms stated in this contract. This document supersedes any prior verbal agreement.*