FAQs
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
1) Initial contact (ie. phone, email, text), and discussion of requested work. 2) Visit property and quote project and/or meet Customer and discuss project in further detail at Customer's property. 3) Provide estimate to Customer. 4) Receive approval from Customer. 5) Submit and receive signed contract from Customer and a 50% deposit (depending on size and scope of work to be performed). 6) Provide service to Customer. 7) Ask for feedback regarding the recent work. 8) Receive remaining balance of invoice.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I started Collegiate Landscaping in 2009 during my junior year at Glastonbury High School - working general day labor and small independent landscaping projects I found on Craigslist. I soon realized that it was much more efficient to work locally, in my home town of Glastonbury. Initially, I advertised my services by distributing small orange flyers to my neighbors, and eventually to thousands of newspaper boxes throughout Glastonbury; you might have received one. The business developed on a foundation of efficient, affordable, locally based landscaping. As the demand for my services continued to increase, I sought the help of a few friends from GHS who were eager to work with me during the summer months and keep the business growing. Now college graduates, the friends who helped me build Collegiate Landscaping have found careers of their own. Collegiate Landscaping is now operated by experienced, professional landscape employees, local to the Glastonbury area. During the busy spring and summer seasons, we like to employee at least one or two GHS students, to provide job opportunities for young individuals in our community. Currently in the transition between undergraduate and graduate school, I put aside time to ensure that Collegiate Landscaping is operating efficiently and effectively, and most importantly, that our customers are happy with our service.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Check credentials, proof of insurance, and ask questions about how they do their work and what's included in their proposal.