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The Dangers of Hiring the Cheapest Landscaper

Aug 10th, 2015
Tags: Landscape Tips
 
When it comes to landscaping and home improvement, people are always trying to save money by finding the best deals. To be fair, there are some high-quality landscaping companies that offer their services at very affordable rates if you’re willing to look for them, but simply going with the cheapest landscaping service isn’t always the best idea. You may think you’re saving money by going with a “discount” landscaping professional, but you will only be hurting yourself and your property in the long run. Here are a few reasons why you should consider more than your wallet when you’re looking for a landscaper.
 
Cutting Corners
The biggest reason why you shouldn’t always go with the cheapest landscaping company available is because they may cut corners on a job. Landscaping is often very precise work that takes a lot of planning. A good landscaping task takes time, whether that means planning a new layout for a home’s backyard or meticulously trimming hedges and pruning trees. Yes, some homeowners may not love the idea of having a landscaping team on their property for hours on end, but that is often what it takes to achieve the best results.
To make sure that the landscaping company that you’re planning to hire will do the best job possible, search for online reviews on Google or ask those you trust if they have any recommendations. You may end up having to pay a little extra for a slightly longer job, but it will be well worth your time and money.
 
Lack of Insurance
Any good contractor will have insurance. Accidents happen to the best and most careful of landscapers, and you want to make sure that anybody you hire will be covered if something does happen on your property. Sadly, some less-than-reputable landscapers may skimp on insurance to keep prices down. Insurance is always a must for professionals, so make sure that your landscapers of choice are fully covered.
 
Lack of Experience
It would stand to reason that the best and most professional landscapers are those who have been in business the longest. These will be the companies that will have the best reputations and the happiest clients. There certainly are some landscapers who are new to the job that will deliver excellent results, but sometimes it’s best to go with a more trusted name, even if it costs a little extra. When you hire a landscaping company with years of experience, you can be reasonably sure that they will do a great job. You shouldn’t just go with the oldest landscaping company in your community, but sometimes you can’t be sure what could happen if you hire a landscaper who is just getting started. Hire a more experienced professional if you really want that peace of mind.

There are topics and questions that you should inquire about with any landscaping company before you decide to hire them.  Be sure that you are hiring a company that is insured, and has the experience to do the best job possible.  Saving money by choosing a cheap landscaper may seem like a great option; but in the end, passing on the best deal and choosing a reputable company that may cost a little more but will give you better results and allow you to enjoy your new yard to the fullest.