Free lawn care service agreement template

Recurring lawn care work runs on an agreement that says what is included, how often, what it costs and how either side gets out of it. This template covers those four things and nothing it cannot back up — there is a blank for your licence number, and no claim that it is compliant with any particular state.

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Requirements vary — check your state's requirements

What is included each visit

days

This template is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Job Panel LLC is not a law firm, and using this template does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws vary by state and trade. Have a licensed attorney in your state review any contract before you use it. Provided as-is, without warranties of any kind.

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What it looks like filled in

Lawn care & landscaping service agreement — example

Ashgrove HOA — Front common area — weekly maintenance

Mow all turf areas at the agreed height
Trim and edge borders, walks and drives
Blow down all hard surfaces before leaving
Remove clippings and debris generated by the visit
Report any turf or plant problem noticed on site

An example of what the scope section can cover. Add what your visits actually include and delete what they do not.

How to use it

What is included each visit

The scope above is weekly during the growing season, fortnightly out of season. Spell out what is included rather than leaving it to be argued about — the single commonest dispute on a maintenance agreement is what "service" covered.

What is not included

Repairs and parts are quoted separately and the template says so. Agreements that quietly imply repairs are covered end badly for whoever wrote them.

Getting out of it

Billed monthly for visits completed. Either party may end this agreement with the notice stated above.

Before you use it

Keep it generic, fill in your licence number, and check your state's requirements. Have a licensed attorney in your state read it before you put it in front of a customer.

Questions people ask

Is this agreement enforceable?

That is not something a template can promise, and we are not going to pretend otherwise. Contract requirements vary by state and by trade. Treat this as a starting structure and have a licensed attorney in your state review it before you put it in front of a customer.

How long should a lawn care agreement run?

A year, renewing, is the usual shape. What matters more is the notice period: say how many days' notice either side gives, and both of you know where you stand without having to argue about it.

Should repairs be included?

Not unless you have priced for them. This template covers the scheduled visits and says repairs and parts are quoted separately, because an agreement that quietly implies repairs are covered ends badly for whoever wrote it.

Is anything I type here uploaded?

No. Both files are built on your own machine. Nothing is sent anywhere and no email address is asked for.

This template is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Job Panel LLC is not a law firm, and using this template does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws vary by state and trade. Have a licensed attorney in your state review any contract before you use it. Provided as-is, without warranties of any kind.

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