Tried a new lawn service today... I'm not a DIY'er and haven't been for years.
About 15 years ago a man knocked on our door with his high school age teenager in tow and said they were mowing lawns on the weekend for his son's college fund. Since that first day that he and his son cut our grass, we saw him recruit his son's friends as helpers, quit his regular day job and expand his lawn business into a fleet of trucks, multiple crews, landscape design, irrigation services, etc.. He's got the best equipment he can find and has always done a good job and he's become a good friend. He's also increased prices by a mile.
Yesterday a young man knocked on our door and offered to mow, trim and blow for 44% less than our regular crew. I thought we'd give him a try. We can save about $1,000 a year if he works out. Can't hurt to try him out. He's got good equipment, but not the top of the line stuff. A 2 man crew vs 3 men. I think he runs two crews.
First time out and he's done a great job. Hope he's dependable and consistent. I think it will be good to give this new young man a shot at success... my other friend will understand.
Have you shopped lawn services recently?
About 15 years ago a man knocked on our door with his high school age teenager in tow and said they were mowing lawns on the weekend for his son's college fund. Since that first day that he and his son cut our grass, we saw him recruit his son's friends as helpers, quit his regular day job and expand his lawn business into a fleet of trucks, multiple crews, landscape design, irrigation services, etc.. He's got the best equipment he can find and has always done a good job and he's become a good friend. He's also increased prices by a mile.
Yesterday a young man knocked on our door and offered to mow, trim and blow for 44% less than our regular crew. I thought we'd give him a try. We can save about $1,000 a year if he works out. Can't hurt to try him out. He's got good equipment, but not the top of the line stuff. A 2 man crew vs 3 men. I think he runs two crews.
First time out and he's done a great job. Hope he's dependable and consistent. I think it will be good to give this new young man a shot at success... my other friend will understand.
Have you shopped lawn services recently?