
Service Policies
1. Payment policyÂ
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A card on file is required before service begins.
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Payment is automatically processed after each completed service.
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Invoices are sent electronically by email or text.
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If payment fails, customers will be notified to update their card.
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Services may be paused if payment remains unpaid.
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Outstanding balances must be paid before future services are completed.
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Late payments may be subject to additional service fees or late charges.
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2. Scheduling Policy
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Services are scheduled on a weekly or biweekly route.
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Customers are assigned a service day based on route efficiency.
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Specific service times cannot be guaranteed.
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Routes may change occasionally due to weather or seasonal demand.
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Customers will be notified if significant schedule changes occur.
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3. Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
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A 24-hour notice is required to cancel or reschedule service.
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Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice may still be charged.
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Frequent cancellations may result in removal from the service schedule.
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4. Skip Service Policy
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Customers may request to skip a scheduled service with 24-hour notice.
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Skipping multiple services may result in overgrown grass.
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An additional overgrowth fee may apply when service resumes.
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Skips may not always be possible during peak growing season.
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5. Weather PolicyÂ
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Services may be delayed due to rain or unsafe conditions.
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Weather delays will be completed on the next available service day.
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Service days may shift temporarily during heavy rain weeks.
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Customers do not need to reschedule due to weather.
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Weather delays do not cancel scheduled services but may move them to the next available route day.
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6. Overgrown Lawn PolicyÂ
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Lawns that have not been maintained regularly may require additional time and effort.
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first time Overgrown lawns may be subject to an additional fee.
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Extremely tall grass may require multiple visits to restore the lawn.
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The company may decline service if grass height is unsafe for equipment.
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If a lawn becomes excessively overgrown due to missed services, the property may require a cleanup service before regular maintenance resumes.
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7. Property Access PolicyÂ
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Customers must ensure gates are unlocked on service day.
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Pets should be secured indoors or away from the service area.
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If technicians cannot access the yard, the visit may still be charged.
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If access to the property is unavailable on the scheduled service day, the visit may be skipped and charged as a completed service.
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8. Obstruction Policy (Toys, Furniture, etc.)
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Please remove toys, hoses, lawn furniture, and debris from the yard before service.
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The company is not responsible for damage to items left in the lawn.
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Areas blocked by objects may not be serviced.
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9. Service Satisfaction Policy
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If customers are unsatisfied with service, they must notify the company within 24 hours.
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The company will return to address the issue if necessary.
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Refunds are not guaranteed but issues will be reviewed.
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10. Damage Policy
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Our team takes care to avoid damage while servicing your lawn.
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Hidden objects, debris, or improperly installed irrigation may be damaged during service.
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The company is not responsible for damage caused by hidden obstacles.
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11. Lawn Health Disclaimer
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Lawn care services improve lawn appearance but cannot guarantee lawn health.
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Factors such as weather, pests, and soil conditions affect lawn growth.
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12. Service Suspension Policy
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Services may be temporarily paused due to:
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unpaid invoices
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unsafe property conditions
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repeated cancellations
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13. Communication Policy
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Customers may contact us via phone, text, or email.
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Messages are typically returned within 24 hours during business days.
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14. Route Efficiency Policy
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Service routes are designed for efficiency and fuel management.
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Customers are assigned a service day based on location and route planning.
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Requests to change service days may not always be possible.
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15. Seasonal Service Policy
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Lawn mowing services are seasonal and typically run during the growing season.
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Additional services such as fall cleanups, aeration, and snow removal may be offered depending on seasonal availability.
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By scheduling service with The Chop Shop Lawn Care, customers acknowledge and agree to the policies listed above.
