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Project Guidelines Policy

Access, site readiness, schedule norms, and communication expectations. Licensed Contractors, Insured & Bonded

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Quick overview

What to expect before and during your project

This page explains how to prepare your site, how scheduling works, and who to contact so the crew can work safely and efficiently.

  • Secure pets away from work areas
  • Clear personal items from work zones before we arrive
  • Provide gate access if areas are locked
  • Be available for questions when needed
  • Plan for a final walkthrough when feasible

Purpose of this page

This page sets basic expectations for access, site readiness, scheduling norms, and communication so your project runs smoothly.

Definitions and notice timing rules used across our policies are available at policies. We do not restate them here.

Access and site readiness

Please make sure our crew can safely access the work area and complete the job without avoidable delays.

  • Gate access / locked areas: Provide a plan for how we will access fenced or locked areas (gate code, unlocked gate, or someone available to open it).
  • Clearing personal items: Before we arrive, remove furniture, toys, fragile décor, hoses, and other personal items from the work area.

Pets and children safety

  • Pets: Pets must be secured away from work areas for safety.
  • Children: Keep children away from active work zones and equipment.

Parking and deliveries

Please provide reasonable space for work vehicles, trailers, and material deliveries near the work area when possible.

  • Avoid blocking access to the driveway or main work route if materials are being delivered.
  • If you have special parking rules (HOA, shared driveway, limited street parking), tell us as early as possible.

Water and power access

  • Water access: Some jobs require access to water. If water is needed for your project, we will confirm the amount needed before the start date.
  • Power access: We do not assume power is needed for every project. If power is needed, we will confirm before the start date.

Irrigation access when needed

Some projects require irrigation checks in the affected work area.

  • You may need to provide access to the irrigation timer/controller (sometimes in a garage or locked area) so we can test affected zones when needed.
  • We do not promise a full-system irrigation test every time. When feasible, we test what is impacted by the project.

Schedule norms (arrival window, multi-day work, weather)

  • Weekday installs are standard.
  • 2-hour arrival window is standard.
  • Projects may span multiple days depending on the scope and crew availability.
  • Typical crews are 2–4 people, depending on the project (not guaranteed).

Weather delays: Weather delays are handled under our Cancellations & Rescheduling Policy and are rescheduled at no charge.

Customer responsibilities

  • HOA / city approvals (if required): If your property requires approvals before work begins, it is the customer’s responsibility to obtain them.
  • Disclose private items/lines: Tell us about shallow private lines, low-voltage wiring, irrigation wiring, or other homeowner-installed lines in or near the work area.
  • Be available for questions: If layout decisions come up during the job, please be reasonably available (or have a representative available) when relevant.
  • Final walkthrough: When feasible, the customer (or a representative) should be available for the final walkthrough with the superintendent or project manager.

Communication and who to contact

Customers may communicate with our office/admin, project lead, superintendent, or project manager as appropriate.

Important: Official decisions and approvals (especially scope changes) must be in writing (text or email) and may need to be reflected in updated Square documents when applicable.

For notice timing rules, see policies. Written notices sent outside business hours are treated as received at 8:00 AM CT on the next business day. Please confirm receipt.

The official scope and pricing for your project live in:

  • Signed estimate/agreement (Square)
  • Written approvals (text/email)
  • Updated Square documents and invoice/line items

Related policies (for details, we do not repeat here):

For definitions used across all policies, see policies.

What this policy does not cover

This page outlines project-day expectations and site-readiness guidelines. It does not replace other policies.

  • Deposits, payment timing, and progress payments
  • Cancellations, rescheduling, and refunds
  • Scope changes and change orders
  • Damage, risk, and liability rules
  • Warranty coverage and defect reporting

See /policies/ for definitions and notice timing. Written notices sent outside business hours are treated as received at 8:00 AM CT on the next business day. Please confirm receipt.

Project prep

Project Guidelines FAQs

Quick answers about site readiness, arrival windows, multi-day projects, weather delays, and communication.

Have More Questions?

    Sometimes. If irrigation checks are needed for your project, you may need to provide access to the irrigation timer/controller so we can test affected zones.

    We do not promise a full-system test every time, but we test what is impacted when feasible.

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    Weather delays are handled under our Cancellations & Rescheduling Policy.

    Weather-related delays are rescheduled at no charge.

    Related: Cancellations & Rescheduling Policy, Faqs/#What Happens If Weather Delays The Project

    Yes. Projects may span multiple days depending on scope and crew availability.

    We will communicate as the project progresses if timing changes.

    Related: Faqs/#Can My Project Take More Than One Day

    It means our crew may arrive anytime within a two-hour window (for example, 8:00–10:00 AM).

    This helps us manage traffic, material deliveries, and multiple job schedules on the same day.

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    You may communicate with our office/admin, project lead, superintendent, or project manager as appropriate.

    Important: Official decisions and approvals (especially scope changes) must be in writing (text/email) and may need to be reflected in updated Square documents when applicable.

    For notice timing rules, see /policies/. Written notices sent outside business hours are treated as received at 8:00 AM CT on the next business day. Please confirm receipt.

    Related: Contact Us, Faqs/#Who Should I Contact During The Project And I Approve Change

    Before we arrive, please take care of these items so we can start on time and work safely:

    • Provide access to the work area (gate code, unlocked gate, or someone available to open it).
    • Secure pets away from work zones and keep children away from active work areas.
    • Clear the work areas by moving personal items like furniture, toys, fragile décor, hoses, and anything you don’t want dusty or in the way.

    Please also tell us ahead of time if:

    • there are areas to avoid (fragile plants, sprinkler issues, restricted zones, etc.),
    • there are priority areas you care most about (example: “focus on the front beds first”),
    • you have any special concerns (example: patio details, tight access, neighbors, parking limitations).

    The clearer the access and priorities are, the faster we can work and the smoother the job goes.

    Related: Plants Care & Survival Policy, Sod Care Policy, Artificial Turf Care Policy

Questions? Covered.

Talk With a Project Specialist

Need clarity on any policy—before, during, or after your project? We’ll explain how it applies to your specific situation so you know exactly what to expect and what’s required. Call or chat with us anytime during business hours.

(210) 625-6438