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A well-written landscaping contract protects both you and your customer. Here's what every good lawn service agreement covers.
Names, addresses, and contact info for both the contractor and the customer, clearly establishing who this agreement is between.
The specific address of the property where services will be performed — not necessarily the customer's mailing address.
Exactly which services are included (mowing, edging, blowing) and which are excluded. Clear scope prevents disputes.
How often service happens (weekly, biweekly, monthly) and the start and end dates of the agreement.
The price per visit, billing schedule, accepted payment methods, and what happens if payment is late.
What happens when weather prevents service — how quickly rescheduling happens and who decides.
Gate access, securing pets, clearing toys and obstacles, marking sprinkler heads before service days.
How much notice either party must give to end the agreement, and what happens if either party cancels early.
Limits on the contractor's liability for pre-existing property damage, acts of nature, and normal equipment wear.
Signature lines for both the contractor and the customer to make the agreement legally binding when signed.
Yes. A written contract protects both you and your customer. It clearly defines what services you're providing, how much you charge, when you get paid, and what happens if either party needs to cancel. Without a contract, disputes over service expectations or missed payments are much harder to resolve. Even a simple one-page agreement is better than a verbal understanding.
An estimate is a proposal showing what services you plan to provide and what you'll charge — but it's not binding until both parties agree. A contract is a signed agreement that makes the terms official and legally binding. For recurring lawn service, you should send an estimate first, get the customer's approval, and then follow up with a service agreement for them to sign.
The template includes a governing law section where you specify your state, and the language is written to be broadly applicable. However, contract law varies by state, and specific rules around contractor licensing, liability, and service agreements differ by jurisdiction. We strongly recommend having a local attorney review the contract before you rely on it for your business.
Yes, always. Get a signed contract before you mow a single blade of grass for a new recurring customer. A signed agreement protects you from non-payment, service disputes, and cancellation without notice. For one-time jobs, a signed estimate may be sufficient. For ongoing service relationships, always use a formal service agreement.
Use the PDF for sharing and signing — it looks professional and can't easily be edited. Use the Word document if you want to make significant customizations or edits before finalizing. For your first year in business, download both: keep the Word doc for edits and send the PDF to customers.
The template works best for residential lawn care agreements. For commercial landscaping contracts — which often include more complex scope of work, insurance requirements, insurance certificates (COIs), performance bonds, and payment schedules — we recommend starting with this template and customizing it significantly, or working with a business attorney to draft a commercial-specific version.