Dreaming and planning a landscaping project is an exciting idea. Mapping out and envisioning what it could look like from start to finish is when it gets a little more complicated. Depending on the size and the time you have to allot to a project like this could determine whether you hire a landscaping company. It can be a massive undertaking so it’s important to find the right landscaping company for you. Here are a few questions to ask during your search:
- Do they have a license?
Depending on your state, landscaping companies may be required to show a license. This is done so that homeowners don’t end up hiring landscaping companies that don’t have the necessary credentials. Therefore, you’ll want to ask a company ahead of time if they have the proper licensing. If they can’t show it to you, it’s probably best for you to look elsewhere. - How long have they been in business?
When picking out a landscaping company, it’s important that the company you choose has enough experience for the job. Less experienced companies may not know how to handle problems should they arise. Companies with much more experience will know how to improvise and come up with backup plans. This is why you should ask a landscaping company how much experience they have. The more experience a company has, the better. If the company has a website, it can be helpful to give that website a view so you can see what work they have done for clients in the past. Here at Stoney Acres, we’ve been in business for over 35 years. We have all the necessary experience and equipment to get any landscaping task done at the right price. - Do they have specialists on staff or do they hire subcontractors?
You may not think it now, but it’s important for the company to know its staff and have a dependable relationship with them.
Do the workers who come to your property have a long-lasting relationship with your contractor, or do they hardly know the contractor at all? You should stick to a landscaping company that has the same dependable staff members coming to your property with every visit. These staff members should also have a well-established relationship with your landscape contractor. - Are they able to handle the ongoing maintenance?
This may or may not be important to you depending on the project. If you’re having them design a garden or something else that requires annual maintenance to maintain, you may want to ask them this question. If you’re having work done by them and they are able to keep up with the maintenance that’s needed annually, it may sweeten the deal.
Stoney Acres is a family-owned and operated business serving multiple counties in Pennsylvania. We offer you many different services, from design & installation to maintenance for your landscaping needs. Our values are simple, and we stand firm behind our work. Stoney Acres’ goal is to ensure total client satisfaction and the highest quality possible. We are the only local company that offers a 3-year guarantee on each and every job. At the end of the day, we love what we do, and it shows in the quality of every project. We remain small enough to care about you but large enough to handle any size project you might throw our way.
We started in 1989 with just a single truck and have now grown into a multi-crew company. In 1993, we relocated our business from Red Rock to our current location, 628 Green Acres Rd in Benton, PA. In 2000, we started growing shade trees at our farm in Red Rock. Now we offer a full array of services for your landscaping needs.
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