Service Agreement Contract : Landscaping Services

Landscapers use our Service Agreement with Trade Terms and Conditions to stop late payments, protect their business from liability, provide legal protection, and prevent common project-related disputes known in the trade.

This investment can be used either as an independent agreement or, as is common practice, our customers include the legal terms and conditions in their quotation. These terms are then reiterated on your invoice after the completion of work, gently reminding your clients of the agreed-upon terms.

The multiple trade terms and conditions are used by landscapers, gardeners, driveway installers, lawn care professionals, and more.

Terms and Conditions Covered 

Client Financial Obligation: The client affirmatively asserts their financial capability to fulfill payment obligations as per the agreed terms.

Payment Terms: Payment due date and consequences for late fees.

Accepted Payment Methods: Detailing acceptable payment forms.

Right of Refusal: For cheque payments.

Fair Payment Enforcement: Non-penalization for early completion of the contractor's works (paid for expertise, not time spent on the project).

Legal Fees and Costs: For non-payments and collection expenses.

Financial Terms: For customer-initiated extra work and fixed-price projects.

Additional Work Payment Terms: For work initiated by the contractor.

Importance of Responding to Payment Correspondence: "Invoices".

Client-Sourced Materials Responsibility: Acknowledging the client's responsibility for the quality and suitability of materials, particularly if provided for the project.

Boundary Line Acknowledgment and Liability Clause: Customer confirmation and acknowledgment of liability related to boundary lines.

Subsurface Utility and Service Lines: Disclosure and client liability pertaining to subsurface utility and service lines.

Ease of Access and Security Clauses: Detailing the ease of access to the work site and the relocation of garden items and furniture prior to works.

Pet Excrement Removal: To be done prior to the contractor's arrival.

Permission for Use of Client's Utilities: Clear permission granted for the contractor to utilize necessary utilities, such as water and electricity, during the project.

Multiple T&Cs for Client Aftercare: Including natural and artificial lawn maintenance, aftercare for wooden products installed, and more.

Maintenance of Drains & Soakerways

Terms and Conditions Concerning Settlement Issues After Project Completion

Hours and Availability: Ensuring customer calls are not made during unsociable hours.

Fees for Denied Property Access: Detailing applicable fees in the event of denied property access causing potential project delays.

Cooling-off Period: Ensures payment is still to be made for any work during the cooling-off period.

Cancellation Policy, Handling Fees, and Non-Refundable Items Terms

Health and Safety Compliance, Including CDM Regulations: Policies requesting customer distance during work for liability insurance and health and safety purposes.

Notification of Start Times and Non-Liability for Noise Disruptions: Addressing start times and non-liability for noise disruptions during the project. Also advises the client to inform neighboring properties of the commencement of work.

Skip Usage Guidelines: Ensuring only work-related items are deposited until project completion.

Safeguarding Fragile Items: Asking the client to move any fragile items within the work area, such as ornaments and plant pots.

Third-Party Damage Exclusion: Protection and indemnification for the contractor against any damages caused by third-party entities during the project.

Multiple Legal Terms: Including termination, severance, force majeure, acknowledgment, and agreement.

And More 

The end result? A business investment that doesn't just gather dust after signing. By letting your terms and conditions do the talking, you can avoid reputation issues and ensure your business and finances are always protected.

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