I'm living in Pearland, TX, and I'm having a tough time finding someone who can just do basic lawn mowing. Most companies I've contacted seem only interested in larger landscaping projects like mulching and flower beds. I understand that's where they can make more money, but I only need grass cutting every couple of weeks, nothing fancy. I've faced issues with no-shows from Craigslist and local Facebook groups, which has been frustrating. Is this a common problem in the lawn care industry nowadays? Are smaller mowing jobs being overlooked, or is there a better way to find someone willing to take on these simple jobs?
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It's tough out there! Since most companies are booked solid, they aren’t interested in smaller jobs like just mowing. I recommend keeping an eye on who mows your neighbors' lawns. It's often more economical for them to service multiple homes in the area. Also, if you’re asking for mowing every couple of weeks rather than weekly, that can definitely make it harder to find someone willing to take the job.
Yeah, I've noticed that too. A lot of pros prefer weekly gigs because they can keep a more regular schedule and don’t want to deal with the hassle of spotty jobs every few weeks.