How to Prepare for a Landscaping Service Visit
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Clear the work area of hoses, toys, furniture, and anything else in the way, secure pets away from the yard during the visit, and be ready to describe what you want done and any problem spots you know about. Call +1 (844) 617-8909 to describe your project, and we'll help connect you with a local provider who can take it from there.
Before the Visit
Clear the work area of hoses, toys, furniture, and anything else that could be in the way, and secure pets somewhere away from the yard during the visit. If a gate needs to be unlocked or a specific area needs pointing out, plan to be around at the start of the visit to show the provider around.
What to Have Ready to Describe
Being able to describe what you want done, or what problem you're seeing, is enough to get started. You don't need to already know the technical terms. For a project like design or installation, having a rough sense of budget and priorities helps; for a repair-type visit, describing what's wrong and when you first noticed it is what actually matters.
Questions a Provider Might Ask
Expect questions about the size of the area involved, how long an issue has been going on, whether it's a one-time job or something you want on a recurring schedule, and any specific plants, materials, or style preferences you have in mind. None of these require research ahead of time; they're meant to help the provider understand your specific project.
Day of the Visit
Make sure the work area is accessible: gates unlocked, vehicles moved if they're in the way, and any irrigation or lighting controllers pointed out if the work is near them. For a larger project, being available at the start to walk the area together helps avoid miscommunication once work begins.
After the Visit
For a one-time service like mulching or a seasonal cleanup, ask what upkeep, if any, is worth doing afterward. For a larger project like installation or a new irrigation system, a provider can also tell you whether ongoing maintenance is worth setting up separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SkilledMob perform landscaping work directly?
No. SkilledMob does not send out crews or perform landscaping or lawn care work itself. We're strictly a call-matching service. The actual work is handled by the independent local provider you're connected with.
How do I know what kind of landscaping service I need?
The right service usually comes down to what's happening: a yard that just needs regular mowing, beds that need a redesign, or a drainage problem all point to different types of work. When you call, describe exactly what you're dealing with and we'll help match you with a provider suited to that specific job.
Do I need to be home for the entire visit?
It depends on the job. Being available at the start to walk the area together helps for a larger project, but for routine work like mowing or a scheduled maintenance visit, many homeowners aren't home for the whole visit.
What if I'm not sure what my yard actually needs?
That's fine. Describe what you're seeing or what you'd like the yard to look like, and a provider can help figure out the right service from there. You don't need to already know the technical name for what you need.