What Questions Should I Ask Before Hiring a Landscaping Contractor?

Before you hire anyone, get clear answers to a few essentials: Are you licensed and insured, and can I see proof? Do your own crews do the work, or do you subcontract it out? What does the written scope and proposal include, and how do you handle changes? What warranty do you offer on workmanship and plants?

In North Texas, add a few local questions that separate the pros from the rest: How do you prepare the base for a patio or wall in our clay soil? How will you handle drainage so water moves away from my foundation? These answers tell you quickly whether a contractor understands the conditions that make or break a project here.

Finally, ask how they communicate during the project and who your point of contact is. The best experiences come from companies with a clear process and a single person accountable for your project from start to finish.