Nia Compass

GreenScape Landscaping

Analyzed

Proposal Analysis — Landscaping Services

Risk Score22 / 100

Executive Summary

GreenScape offers a competitively priced, full-service landscaping agreement at $45,000/year with a strong 2-year workmanship warranty and a 24-hour response commitment. The contract is clean — a 1-year term with no auto-renewal — making it low-risk. Scope excludes irrigation repairs, which should be clarified before signing.

Pricing
Total Price$45,000 / year
Payment TermsMonthly billing, net 30
Contract Terms
Contract Length1 year
Termination30-day written notice, no penalty
Auto-RenewalNone — renews only by mutual written agreement

Scope of Work

Weekly full-property maintenance including mowing, edging, seasonal planting, and fertilization across all common areas. (Frequency: Weekly)

Included

  • Weekly mowing, edging & blowing
  • Seasonal flower bed planting (2x/year)
  • Fertilization & weed control program
  • Tree & shrub trimming (quarterly)
  • Storm debris cleanup

Excluded

  • Irrigation system repairs
  • Tree removal over 15 ft
  • Hardscape / paver installation
Warranty

2-year workmanship warranty on all installed plantings and materials.

Timeline

Service begins within 5 business days of signed agreement.

Risks

Medium
Irrigation repairs excluded from scope

GreenScape Landscaping

The proposal explicitly excludes irrigation system repairs, which could lead to unexpected out-of-scope charges during the contract term.

Suggested action: Ask GreenScape to quote irrigation repair as an add-on or clarify a not-to-exceed rate before signing.

Low
Fuel surcharge clause

GreenScape Landscaping

A clause allows a fuel surcharge if diesel exceeds $5.00/gal, which could modestly increase monthly cost.

Suggested action: Request a cap on the total annual surcharge so pricing stays predictable.

Negotiation Questions

  1. Can irrigation repairs be added to scope at a pre-agreed hourly rate?
  2. Will you cap the annual fuel surcharge exposure?
  3. Can the workmanship warranty be extended to 3 years?
  4. Are there volume discounts if we add a second property?