Lawn Aeration Terms Of Service

Updated 01 January 2025

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 $50 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 may be charged at The Maintenance Shop's standard rates for any additional time, labor, travel, materials, or administrative costs caused by incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information I provide.
10. 10. It is my responsibility to ensure my text and email services are functioning properly. The Maintenance Shop is not responsible for messages that are delayed, blocked, filtered, or not delivered by my service provider, device settings, or spam/junk filters. Notice sent by text or email to the contact information I provide will be considered valid notice, whether or not I actually receive or read it.
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 service attempts to perform my lawn aeration. If access is not available upon arrival due to locked gates, pets, unsafe conditions, or other site issues beyond the Company's control, this will be considered a service attempt and the normal service charge will apply.
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 $35.00 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. By submitting this form, I authorize The Maintenance Shop and its technicians to enter the property listed to perform the requested service, whether or not I am present at the time of service, and I confirm that I have the legal authority to grant this access.
20. Seed The Maintenance Shop uses for overseeding will be a sun/shade mix.
21. The Maintenance Shop does not offer overseeding in September or in the fall since grass will soon become dormant.
22. The Maintenance Shop is not responsible for overseeding that fails to establish.
23. 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.
24. I will make sure that animal feces are picked up from the areas needing lawn aeration.
25. 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.
26. If the technician is unable to perform the service on the second attempt due to access issues, pets, unsafe conditions, or other site conditions beyond the Company's control, I agree that the full service charge will be billed even if the service was not completed.
27. 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 $35.00.
28. 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.
29. If I am requesting service to a property as a renter, I am responsible for any and all charges related to the service requested.
30. 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.
31. If an invoice is not paid within fifteen (15) days of the invoice date, it is late and a $5.00 late fee will be added. Accounts more than forty-five (45) days past due will incur a collection fee equal to fifty percent (50%) of the unpaid balance and may be sent to a collection agency and credit reporting agencies. I agree to pay all collection costs, including agency fees, court costs, and attorneys fees, to the maximum extent permitted by Idaho law.
32. If The Maintenance Shop has a reasonable, good-faith basis to believe there is a substantial risk of nonpayment based on communications, conduct, or circumstances surrounding the service or payment, the Company may designate the account as in collections status prior to forty-five (45) days past due. Upon such designation, the account will be subject to collection fees, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, administrative costs, and any expenses incurred in connection with debt recovery, and may be referred to a licensed collection agency or pursued through legal action as permitted by Idaho law.
33. I understand and agree not to make or publish any statements about The Maintenance Shop, its employees, or its services that are knowingly false, materially misleading, or made in bad faith, including statements that misrepresent the scope of work, pricing, warranty, cancellation, payment, or responsibilities set forth in these terms. Nothing in these terms limits my right to post truthful, lawful reviews or to contact regulatory or governmental agencies.
34. These terms are governed by Idaho law. Any legal action related to this service must be brought in the state or federal courts located in the county where the service property is located, or in Ada County, Idaho, at The Maintenance Shop’s election. If any part of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining terms will remain in full force and effect.