Contract Terms
This contract includes professional attention to Clients property by Seasonal Chores, Inc. Seasonal Chores, Inc. agrees to do the following, pursuant to the payment terms of the contract:
FERTILIZER PROGRAM:
We use only the best professional grade products that supply your property with the proper amount of nutrients while eliminating weed competition at the same time. April – October.
*New for 2019- we will be using a season long fertilizer applied in early spring followed by weed control treatments throughout the season.
SPRING & FALL CLEAN-UPS:
Remove leaves and debris from turf and landscaped area, Dethatch turf areas where applicable (Spring ONLY), cut back perennials at Seasonal Chores discretion, Mowing and Trimming of all turf areas as needed. If weather prevents service on your scheduled date Seasonal Chores will reschedule service as weather permits. Note: snow may prevent fall cleanups until the following spring.
AERATION:
Aeration relieves the soil compaction, allowing for enhanced water uptake, improved oxygen content and improved nutrient uptake. All sprinkler systems will be marked by Seasonal Chores for an additional $25.00. If customer prefers to mark the sprinkler heads the flags must be in by the scheduled date. A $25.00 trip charge will be added if the system is not marked by the scheduled date.
GUTTER CLEANING:
Ensures that gutters and downspouts are clear of leaves and debris. Hourly rates will apply for screened gutters and severe clogs.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE:
Weed control in garden beds and landscaped areas. All seasonal landscape maintenance packages include Pre-Emergent and Post-Emergent weed control in landscaped areas. Monthly visits April –September.
IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE:
Seasonal package includes: Spring Start-up (up to one hour + parts), Mid-Season Checkup or one Service call (up to one hour + parts), Fall Blow-out; up to eight (8) Zones (maximum of six (6) heads per zone), each additional zone $11.00. One time visits will be charged at an hourly rate of $90.00 per man hour + parts.
LAWN MAINTENANCE:
Duration: May (depending on weather) through to the third week in October (Premium & Basic Lawn Mowing). Monthly and seasonal prices are based on twenty-six (26) visits per season. For unusually long seasons additional charges will apply. There is a fifteen (15) visit minimum for the per service option. Seasonal Chores, Inc. will mow all lawns every seven (7) days.
In the event of a holiday or rainfall causing ground to be overly saturated, mowing will be postponed to the next possible day as determined by Seasonal Chores, Inc. In the event grass does not grow Seasonal Chores, Inc. will return the following week. For Premium mowing service curb and driveway edging will be done as needed to maintain a clean curb line along concrete. Trimming will be done wherever needed i.e. around trees, shrubs, and other landscaped areas. Grass clippings will be blown off driveways, sidewalks and other hard surfaces. Bagging will be done at the discretion of Seasonal Chores, Inc. Note Seasonal Chores, Inc. reserves the right not to mow all or portions of yard when: dog feces are found in turf areas; sprinklers are on; dog(s) are in yard; gates are locked; toys, tools, or other items are in turf area.
HOURLY RATES FOR LAWN MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE:
If Seasonal Chores comes to your property for a special request and/or additional services outside the original contract there will be a minimum charge of ½ hour at the rate of $85.00 per hour.
SNOW REMOVAL SERVICE: November 1 - April 1
• Driveway stakes will be installed and removed by Seasonal Chores, Inc.
• Seasonal Chores, Inc. will measure snowfall at various locations throughout service area.
• Seasonal Chores, Inc. will be available by phone 24 hours a day during snow events.
• Driveways will be opened by 7:00AM (for all snowfalls accumulated to two inches prior to 12:00AM of the same day).
• Seasonal Chores, Inc. will return after city has plowed to clean city plow mess.
• Seasonal Chores, Inc. will repair sod damage caused by plowing.
ICE MELT SERVICE: November 1 - April 1
Seasonal Chores, Inc. will apply Ice melt as needed to prevent ice buildup for contracted snow events. Seasonal Chores, Inc. is not responsible for ice accumulation that occurs between snow events. Seasonal Chores Inc. is not responsible for damage resulting from the use of ice melt. Client can request Ice Melt service as needed for an additional fee of one dollar ($2.00) per pound for the first twenty-five (25) pounds and fifty cents ($1.00) per pound for any additional product used in that same storm. (Prices subject to change)
ROOF RAKING:
Roof raking includes the removal of snow from the lower 4 - 10 feet of roof and the clean up of snow on any maintained driveways, walks, or paths. Roof raking service will be scheduled at clients request Monday - Friday excluding holidays and during snow events unless otherwise agreed upon.
DECK AND PATIO SHOVELING:
Deck/patio shoveling services will be scheduled at clients request Monday - Friday excluding holidays and during snow events unless otherwise agreed upon. (Ice removal is available at an additional cost)
EXTENDED SNOW CONTRACT: October and April
Client has the option to extend snow removal services outside the standard contracted dates to cover October and April for the additional fee listed.
TERMS OF PAYMENT:
Client or representative agrees to pay all invoices to terms of fifteen (15) days net upon receipt of invoice. Payments received after the 15th day are past due, and will be subject to a $35.00 service charge per month past due. A $35.00 fee will be applied to any returned checks. Seasonal Chores, Inc. reserves the right to assign collection of any unpaid invoices to a collection agency, and may recover any and all reasonable collection costs, including attorney’s fees. Seasonal Chores, Inc. reserves the right to interrupt service if past due invoices remain unpaid. Seasonal Chores, Inc. will provide a thirty (30) day written notice of any changes to this contract.
*PLEASE READ: Seasonal Chores, Inc. is not responsible for damage to or as a result of objects left on or protruding into work areas. Seasonal Chores, Inc. is not responsible for damage of concrete, asphalt or pavers. Seasonal Chores, Inc. is a fully insured company, and is responsible for accident or injury that may occur to personnel while performing work on Client property, so long as such accident or injury is the result of the actions of Seasonal Chores, Inc. or its personnel. Seasonal Chores, Inc. is not responsible for accident or injury that occurs as a result of negligent or intentional acts performed by Client or persons under the control of the Client. This agreement does not circumvent any remedies available to the parties under law.