324 San Francisco, CA Gardeners, Lawn Care and Sprinklers

What Does a Lawn and Sprinkler Contractor Do?

Lawn and sprinkler contractors can plant and maintain grass and other landscape plantings in your San Francisco, CA home; mow, weed and perform other maintenance; and install sprinkler systems to keep the lawn well hydrated. These pros are trained to help you choose the ideal type of grass for your soil, sow grass seeds or lay sod and ensure that the lawn stays trimmed, weed free and healthy. Lawn and sprinkler contractors also can work with homeowners to develop a sprinkler system plan, as well as install and maintain it.

Your lawn and sprinkler contractor might work closely with a California landscape professional, too. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of gardeners, lawn care & sprinklers: Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers, Landscape Contractors, Garden & Landscape Supplies.

Questions to ask a prospective lawn and sprinkler contractor:

• How long have you been in the business?
  
• How many projects like mine have you completed?
  
• May I see a current or recent jobsite?
  
• Who will be working on the project? Are the workers employees or subcontractors?
  
• What training and licensing do you have?
  
• Can you provide me with references?
  
• How do you charge, and what does that include?
  
• Can you give me a written estimate?
  
• Do you offer a warranty?
  
• When can this job get done?
  
• What happens when the cost exceeds the budget? What about changes to materials or labor pricing?
  
• What will I need to provide?
  
• Are there any important considerations or concerns you foresee with this project?
  

Find a lawn and sprinkler contractor on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Professionals section of the website to San Francisco, CA lawns and sprinklers. You can also look through San Francisco, CA photos to find examples of lawns and sprinkler systems that you like, then contact the California contractor who worked on them.