Residential / Commercial Landscaping

What to look for when selecting an ethical Landscaping Company:

  1. Check for a permanent place of business. Make sure they are licensed properly.

  2. Find out how long the company has been in business. Ask the company to show you proof of Insurance. Ask to see Certificates of liability coverage and workers' compensation insurance.

  3. Ask for references and visit some of the locations they completed. Talk with past customers to see if they were satisfied. Visiting locations will possibly give you some great ideas.

  4. Look for a company that will listen to your needs and spend time educating you on the many different options available to you within your budget. Make sure they print a computerized or well drawn layout of how your landscaping will look when it's completed.

  5. Look for a company that will tell you where their plants and trees come from. Are they indigenous to your region? Also, what type of warranties if any, come with the plants and trees?

  6. Look for a company that fully explains the care required to maintain your landscape.

  7. Look for a company that does criminal background and drug testing on their employees.

  8. Look for a company which provides a written itemized contract on company stationary detailing what you'll receive. It should include price, time required, details of plants used, proposed design, terms of payment, maintenance, and what your warranties are.

  9. Ask prospective companies what types of training and certifications they have? Have they won any special awards?

What to avoid when selecting a company in this industry: 

  1. Companies that show up in unmarked or with cheap signage on their vehicle.

  2. Companies that do not have a physical location.

  3. Companies without a track record or refuse to give you solid referrals with addresses and phone numbers.

  4. Companies that ask you to make out a check to a person not the company.

  5. Companies that ask for large deposits.

  6. Companies that do not provide you proof of insurance and licensing.

  7. Companies that do not appear professional.

  8. Companies that apply pressure on you to purchase today.

  9. Use sound judgment. If someone promises you the world at a very cheap price, you'll probably get what you pay for.

  10. Companies that do not do criminal background checks on their workers.

 		    

After interviewing and running an extensive background check the National Association Against Consumer Fraud has awarded the following business a listing in The Business A-List:

J & W Landscaping Service Inc.

1600 W. Fairbanks Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone (407) 628-4434

www.jandwlandscapingsvc.com

J & W Landscaping is a family owned business located and operated out of the same location for 48 years. We are a full service company located in Winter Park. We offer complete design and installation for residential and commercial clients. In addition to landscape design, we also do irrigation, paver walkways, driveways, and patios. We have a retail nursery filled with plants, trees, annuals and sod. Dumpster containers are also now available for rental. J & W can help with all your landscaping needs. We are a leader in client satisfaction and overall service quality.

 

 
 

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