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Contract
Details
Contract Coverage Period:
Denotes
the period which services are provided. Standard coverage dates run from
April 1st through October 31st.
Contract
Approval:
Artistic Outdoor Services, Inc. will not schedule or perform any
maintenance projects without a contract, signed by an authorized agent
or property manager.
Payment
Terms:
Upon signed contract approval the client accepts the contract and agrees
to make payments in full by the due date on all billings. Finance
charges of 1.5% will be assessed on all past due balances.
Weekly
Cutting:
Weekly lawn maintenance begins in April and continues through October.
The standard number of cuts per season is 28. Lawn maintenance services
are performed and completed the same day each week. Due to changing
weather conditions, weekly cutting schedules may fluctuate. Weekly
services include the following...
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Cutting
of all designated turf areas. Equipment blades will be set a height
deemed appropriate for each individual account. Standard mowing heights
range between 21/2"
to 31/2".
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Sidewalks
and curb lines are edged every other week.
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Buildings
or objects adjacent to or surrounded by turf areas are string trimmed
each week.
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Monthly
Weeding:
Bed maintenance is offered April through October. Landscape beds are
closely monitored for any weeds which are removed on a monthly basis.
Upon request weeding is available on a weekly and biweekly basis.
Spring
Clean Up:
Spring clean ups commence when weather conditions are favorable. Spring
Clean up services include the following...
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Debris
is removed from all lawn and bed areas.
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Driveway,
walkway, bed and step areas are swept and/or blown clean.
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Site
debris is removed from property and disposed of properly.
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Fall
Clean Up:
Fall clean up service includes the following...
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Lawn,
Bed, walkway and driveway areas will be blown and/or raked clean of
leaves and debris.
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Leaves
cleaned from lawn areas will be mulch or removed from landscape site.
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Site
debris is removed from the property and disposed of properly.
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Irrigation
System - Spring Start Up:
Sprinkling system start up services generally commence in late April or
mid May, depending on weather conditions. Prices quoted for sprinkler
start ups do not include parts and labor for repairs. Spring Start Up
services include the following...
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Water
source turn on
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Sprinkler
head adjustments
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Inspection
for proper coverage and working order of each zone
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Inspection
for leaks
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Vacuum
breaker and control box inspection
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Clock
or Controller Programming
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Irrigation
System - Fall Winterization:
Winterization services are offered in late September through October.
These scheduled times may vary depending on weather conditions and
ground temperatures. It is recommended that irrigation systems be
winterized before temperatures reach 0' Celsius / 32' Fahrenheit. Prices
quoted for winterizations do not include parts and labor for repairs.
Winterization services include the following...
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Water
source turn off
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Draining
of indoor plumbing
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Air
compressor evacuation of water from pipes
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Proper
shut down of controller
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Irrigation
Repair Rate:
The irrigation or sprinkling system repair rate is invoiced on a per man
/ per hour basis. Necessary parts for repairs are also billed at an
additional cost.
Shrub
Trimming:
Shrub trimming is performed one to two times a season as deemed
necessary. This service includes shrub trimming, clean up and disposal
of debris.
Mulch
& Shredded Bark Installation:
Mulch and bark installation can give
your beds and tree rings an instant aesthetic boost. Mulch is usually
installed in April following a spring clean up or other bed
preparations.
Annual
Flower Installation:
Flower installation begins in mid June. Installation includes the
following services...
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Preparation
of landscape beds
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Annual
Flowers
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Installation
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Custom
design, flower variety and color (provided by an Artistic
representative)
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Additional
Maintenance Rate:
The quoted rate per man hour for additional services, requested above
and beyond those listed on the proposal/contract.
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