Free Landscaper
Service Agreement
One bad retaining wall claim will liquidate your savings and turn your rig into a lawn ornament. Without a signed paper, you're just a guy donating free labor and expensive materials to a homeowner who'll sue you over a dead shrub.
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Insert a 'Subsurface Obstructions' clause so you don't go broke replacing gear or burning labor when your trencher hits a buried boulder or undocumented utility line.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Landscaper, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this template covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Landscaper services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Subgrade Excavation and Compaction
- Sod Laying and Rolling
- Irrigation Zone Pressure Testing
- Retaining Wall Unit Masonry
- Hardscape Joint Sanding
- Site Debris and Spoils Removal
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Landscaper services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I handle it when a customer adds 'one more thing' every five minutes?
That's scope creep, and it kills margins; use a Change Order provision in your contract to ensure every extra shovel of dirt translates to a signed price increase.
What happens if I finish the job and the client goes ghost on the final payment?
Stop praying for a lump sum; bake a Progress Payment schedule into the agreement so you’ve covered your materials and labor costs before the final walk-through.
Who's liable if a storm washes out my fresh grading before the seed takes?
Clearly define 'Site Responsibility' in your contract so the client knows that once you hit the grade specs, mother nature’s tantrum is a billable repair, not free labor.