Thursday, June 16, 2016

Should our HOA use professional landscapers?

Upkeep of common areas is one of the board’s most fundamental obligations. To meet that obligation, the board has made a contract with a licensed landscaping business. Prior to signing the contract, the board invited bids from many possible businesses, cautiously evaluated the qualifications and skillfulness of each business, inquired into references, and compared fees.
 These fees might appear to be additional, if not wasted, cost; but, long-term, the extra payout will be lower than the deficits we'd incur without expert aid. Judge the benefits:
 Professional Expertise: A green thumb isn't the only tool needed to keep landscapes beautiful and useful. Our contractor provides an expert team and trained work groups. This know-how results in an economical and fruitful landscape upkeep plan for our community.
 
 Bulk Purchase Savings: Our landscape contractor buys gardening materials in large amounts at lowered prices and gives the savings to us. 
 
 No Equipment to Buy or Maintain: The association has no need to buy, stockpile, underwrite, do upkeep on, or purchase gasoline for equipment. 
 
 Improved Plant Survival: Trees, turf, shrubs, and other plantings are expensive. Lacking diligent care, they will wither away, particularly right after placement. The landscaper certifies freshly planted shrubbery and trees, freeing us from having to pay for the replacement of plants that have died.
 
 Reduced Liability: The association’s landscape contractor has the right sort of coverage and knows a lot about —and adheres to — all local and federal environmental constraints and safety statutes. Our contract places obligations on the contractor and diminishes the association’s liability.
 
 Landscaping is vital to the community’s quality of life, its worth, and how it is perceived. Its upkeep can be quite costly. Is it as valuable as the association's outlay for the service? Absolutely! To the point, neglecting to buy expert landscape upkeep is a fictitious thrift because curb appeal results in a charming neighborhood and adds to the worth of each of our homes.

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