Lawn Aeration Terms Of Service

Updated 23 February 2023

I understand and agree that:

1. The Maintenance Shop cannot schedule appointments for lawn aerations.
2. By filling out the lawn aeration form I am requesting lawn aeration on the property listed on the form.
3. I understand the cost of lawn aeration is based on lot size, not the grass area needing aerated, and pricing is as follows: Up to the first 5,000 square feet: $55; Each additional square foot in 1,000 square foot increments: $10
4. I understand the cost of overseeding is based on lot size, not the grass area needing overseeding, and pricing is as follows: Up to the first 5,000 square feet: $55; Each additional square foot in 1,000 square foot increments: $10
5. If I live outside the normal service area as shown in the city dropdown on the lawn aeration form there will be a $45 trip charge added to the cost of the lawn aeration.
6. There will be a transaction fee of 3.8% on any and all credit card transactions whether it be in person, over the phone, or by invoice.
7. By filling out and submitting the lawn aeration form I am requesting lawn aeration service on the property listed on the lawn aeration form.
8. A confirmation email is sent automatically when I submit my lawn aeration form. If I do not receive a confirmation email, I will text The Maintenance Shop at (208) 713-3170 to verify receipt of my form.
9. I am responsible for any and all costs incurred for misinformation given on my sprinkler blowout form, by email, or by text, whether it be incorrect phone number, email, or address, and The Maintenance Shop is NOT responsible for any misinformation provided.
10. It is my responsibility to make sure my texts and emails are working correctly for text and email updates, and The Maintenance Shop is not responsible for missed texts, texts not received, missed emails, emails not received or blocked by my service provider, or emails that go to a junk or spam folder.
11. I will be notified by email and/or text the night before my property is scheduled for lawn aeration and there MAY be no other contact from The Maintenance Shop until that time.
12. If I have NOT checked the box AND given a number for text message updates, I will not hold The Maintenance Shop responsible for any missed communication.
13. The Maintenance Shop will make two attempts or visits to do my lawn aeration. If they are unable to do so because of locked gates, dogs, or other pets, or other issues not related to the lawn aeration itself, I will be charged the normal cost of the lawn aeration even if it was not completed.
14. I can cancel my request, and understand to cancel my lawn aeration when service is no longer needed.
15. The ONLY way to cancel is to fill out the cancellation form located at this link: Cancel My Lawn Aeration and will do when when services are no longer needed. Futhermore, I understand the time the cancellation form is submitted is automatically recorded.
16. If I have not cancelled, and The Maintenance Shop shows up at my property and I no longer want or need a lawn aeration service, I will be charged $30.00 as a non-cancellation fee and NO exceptions are granted.
17. There MAY be daily updates posted at The Maintenance Shop blog during the spring and summer season with information regarding routes, upcoming lawn aerations, backflow tests, sprinkler startups, and other important information, and I can vist the blog here: The Maintenance Shop Blog. In the event their server is down, I will not hold The Maintenance Shop responsible for any information not available to me.
18. The Maintenance Shop's technicians will knock and/or ring the doorbell upon arrival to my property before work commences, and I will not hold them or The Maintenance Shop responsible for unanswered doors, and will not harass technicians regarding same while on my property.
19. If I am not at home at the the time of the lawn aeration, The Maintenance Shop will attempt to do the lawn aeration in my absence, and I give them permission to do so.
20. I understand that seed The Maintenance Shop uses for overseeding will be a sun/shade mix.
21. I will make sure to pick up items in my yard that could hinder the operation of the lawn aeration technician including toys, hoses, lawn furniture, gardening equipment, etc., before the technician is scheduled to be at my property.
22. I will make sure that animal feces are picked up from the areas needing lawn aeration.
23. I will make sure there is clear passage through gates or other access points before the aeration technician is to scheduled to be at my property.
24. If the technician is unable to do the lawn aeration upon arrival due to locked gates, dogs, or other issues, under lines #18-#23 of these terms, The Maintenance Shop will make one additional attempt or visit to provide the lawn aeration service. I understand that if upon the second attempt to do the lawn aeration is unsuccessful, I will be charged the normal cost of the lawn aeration service even if it was not completed.
25. If the technician is turned away upon arrival for any reason by someone at the property it will be considered a non-cancellation and the non-cancellation fee of $30.00.
26. If the technician is turned away for any reason by someone at the property after equipment has been unloaded in preparation for the lawn aeration, or the lawn aeration has commenced, I will be charged the normal cost of the lawn aeration.
27. If I am requesting service to a property as a renter, I am responsible for any and all charges related to the service requested.
28. Payment is due at the time of service if I am home during the lawn aeration. If I am not at home during my lawn aeration, an invoice will arrive at the email address I listed when I signed up for the service and is due by the end of the day of the invoice date.
29. If an invoice is not paid within 15 days of the invoice date, it will be considered late, and a late fee of $5.00 will be added. Additionally, a lien may be placed on the property listed on the sprinkler blowout request form. A 40% collections fee will be applied after 45 days past due, and the unpaid invoice will be sent to a collection agency and credit reporting agencies. Additional costs may be incurred for filing.
30. I will not complain to the Better Business Bureau, Attorney General, or any social media or review sites if I am held accountable for a violation of any of these terms, and any violation of these terms could result in legal action.