DCR agrees to provide lawn maintenance services on a Time and Materials (T&M) basis unless otherwise stated in writing. Lawn maintenance services may include, but are not limited to, mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, seasonal cleanup, turf maintenance, debris removal, and related landscape maintenance services as outlined within the service agreement or maintenance schedule.
Services shall be performed according to industry standards, seasonal growth patterns, weather conditions, and DCR’s operational routing schedule. Service frequency and scheduling may be adjusted by DCR as necessary to maintain turf health, site safety, or operational efficiency.
DCR reserves the right to determine the proper method, equipment, crew size, and sequence of services necessary to complete lawn maintenance work in a safe and efficient manner.
Should the Owner, property manager, tenant, or authorized representative request additional services, modifications to scheduled maintenance, or changes in service scope, the invoice amount shall be adjusted accordingly.
All additional services, including but not limited to:
All shall be treated as extra work and billed at applicable Time and Materials rates unless separately contracted.
Where necessary, DCR may require written authorization prior to performing additional services. DCR reserves the right to suspend services if requested changes interfere with established routing, safety requirements, or crew scheduling.
Standard Billing Terms
Due to fluctuating fuel costs, DCR reserves the right to implement a 3% fuel surcharge if the average combined fuel cost exceeds $2.95 per gallon. This surcharge shall apply to the total invoice amount.
Payment terms outlined in the contract are to be followed. Any invoice past thirty (30) days is subject to a 2% service charge. (Fees – TBD)
Lawn maintenance services depend on weather conditions, turf health, and safe site accessibility. DCR reserves the right to delay, reschedule, or modify services due to:
Missed services due to weather or unsafe conditions may be rescheduled or combined with subsequent visits when appropriate. Turf growth rates vary seasonally, and service frequency may be adjusted accordingly.
The Owner or authorized property representative shall:
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in additional labor charges or service delays.
The Owner shall be responsible for identifying property boundaries and work limits. DCR shall not be liable for disputes arising from incorrect boundary identification.
DCR shall perform maintenance services consistent with accepted horticultural and turf management standards. However, DCR does not guarantee:
Turf performance is influenced by factors outside DCR’s control, including irrigation practices, soil composition, foot traffic, pet activity, weather, and third-party services.
DCR shall not be responsible for damage to:
DCR shall not be liable for water pooling or drainage deficiencies unless specifically contracted as part of the service scope.
DCR shall remove normal lawn maintenance debris generated during service. Excessive debris, including construction materials, bulk trash, storm debris, or illegal dumping, shall be billed as additional cleanup and disposal work.
Dump fees, disposal charges, and hauling services shall be billed at actual cost plus applicable labor.
DCR reserves the right to suspend, delay, or terminate services if:
Any costs associated with remobilization, route disruption, or service reinstatement shall be billed as additional charges.
The Owner shall be considered in default if any invoice or approved additional service charge becomes past due. In the event of default, DCR reserves the right to:
Owner agrees to pay all collection costs, attorney fees, and court expenses associated with enforcing this agreement.
DCR shall not be liable for failure or delay in performance caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:
DCR maintains commercial general liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage. Certificates of insurance shall be provided upon request.
DCR shall have reasonable access to the property to perform maintenance services. DCR reserves the right to photograph the property before, during, and after service for documentation, quality control, and marketing purposes. All client information shall remain confidential.
This agreement shall be governed by and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey. All disputes shall be resolved within the jurisdiction of the New Jersey courts.
Execution of the service agreement constitutes acceptance of all terms, pricing, and conditions outlined herein. DCR reserves the right to withdraw any proposal not accepted within thirty (30) days.
Customers will not be added to service scheduling until a signed agreement and any required deposit are received.
DCR reserves the right to adjust service scope, frequency, or crew size due to seasonal turf growth variations, drought conditions, or weather-related growth fluctuations. Pricing adjustments may apply when site conditions substantially change from the original proposal assumptions
