Holicent
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The first step in hiring a landscaping contractor is to determine the size of the project and budget. Once you have those two things nailed down, you can begin to narrow down possible contractors. There are many ways to find a contractor, but the easiest way is to look at their list of previous clients. You can also search for them on social media or ask friends or family members who they use and if they're any good.
Once you've narrowed down your search, call each company and talk to them about what they do, how much it will cost and how long it will take them to complete the job. Ask how long they've been doing this type of work in general, what their specialty is and if they have any experience with your specific needs (i.e., number of properties). If you're not sure what kind of experience they have, ask them about their education or certifications (if any) related to your needs.
Once you've found a few potential contractors, schedule an appointment for an estimate with each company so that you can get a feel for their pricing structure as well as their level of expertise regarding your needs.
Once you've narrowed down your search, call each company and talk to them about what they do, how much it will cost and how long it will take them to complete the job. Ask how long they've been doing this type of work in general, what their specialty is and if they have any experience with your specific needs (i.e., number of properties). If you're not sure what kind of experience they have, ask them about their education or certifications (if any) related to your needs.
Once you've found a few potential contractors, schedule an appointment for an estimate with each company so that you can get a feel for their pricing structure as well as their level of expertise regarding your needs.