HOA Landscape Maintenance in Atlanta: What Your Contract Should Include
For an HOA or multi-family community, the landscaping is the first thing residents and buyers see. A vague contract leads to missed visits, surprise invoices and unhappy homeowners. Here is what Atlanta HOA boards and property managers should expect from a landscape maintenance agreement.
Core services every HOA landscape contract should list
Ask for a written scope that spells out each task and how often it happens:
- Mowing, edging and string trimming of all common areas and entrances
- Shrub and hedge pruning on a set schedule
- Seasonal leaf removal and storm debris cleanup
- Mulch or pine straw refresh for beds and islands
- Weed control in beds, curbs and hardscapes
- Seasonal color rotation at entrances (if included in the budget)
Visit frequency through Georgia's seasons
Atlanta's growing season is long. Most communities need weekly mowing from spring through early fall, then less frequent visits focused on leaves and cleanup through late fall and winter. Make sure the contract states how many visits are included per month in each season so the board can verify the work.
Questions to ask before choosing a vendor
Before signing, every board should get clear answers to these questions:
- Are you licensed and insured, and can you send a certificate of insurance?
- Who is our point of contact, and how fast do you respond to resident requests?
- How are extra jobs (tree work, storm cleanup, irrigation repair) quoted and approved?
- Do you provide a visit log or report after each service?
Combine landscaping with property maintenance
Many communities save time by using one local team for landscaping, pressure washing of sidewalks and amenities, and light property maintenance. See our landscaping and property services, browse recent projects, or request a walkthrough and quote for your community.