TERMS & CONDITIONS:

 

Proposals are guaranteed for contracts finalized within 10 days from the proposal date, and The “J” Boys assumes conditions to be comparable to the time of estimate. After 10 days prices may vary. “Time & Material” projects will be billed at the rate in force at the time of customer approval. 

 

All grounds maintenance and landscape construction outside of the previously noted description will be considered “Out of Scope” and must be separately documented and approved. Discussions with field personnel are not considered as job scope changes until documented in writing and approved by you and your “J” Boys Sales Representative. “Out of Scope” work may extend the time to complete the original service or project and may accrue additional costs.

 

Significant changes in a property may trigger a change in price. For example, anything blocking access to our normal equipment may raise the service price. Likewise, a significant reduction in mowing area may decrease the service price.

 

It is NJ State law to have all underground “public” utilities clearly marked before any digging is to take place on any property. We will call NJ-ONE CALL @ #881 for public utilities before a project is started. Note:We cannot dig until utilities are marked.

 

The property owner is responsible to obtain and pay for all permits pertaining to the proposed project. The property owner is responsible to give the “J” Boy’s office staff notice once permits have been approved to commence work.

 

The property owner or representative is responsible to clearly mark and/or define property boundaries and unidentified utilities such as underground irrigation, underground gutter pipes, septic systems and septic lines, underground dog fencing, wells and well lines, etc. The “J” Boys are not responsible for situations that arise from improperly marked unidentified personal utilities or unforeseen underground conditions, such as tree roots, boulders and concrete. Additional cost may be accrued if existing underground utilities need to be re-routed or adjusted due to project specifications.

 

*The client agrees that The “J” Boys can move forward in the spirit of “Good Faith” without a direct approval for re-routing or adjusting unidentified utilities only if (3) of the following conditions are met simultaneously:

  • Client is unavailable to respond within a reasonable amount of time.
  • The “Out of Scope” work is less than $100.                                                                                                         
  • Holding up the on-site crew will hamper the efficiency of the contracted service or project at hand.

 

The “J” Boys are not responsible for cracking or settling concrete sidewalks, driveways, curbs or asphalt during the construction of a customer’s project. Asphalt and concrete driveways are typically not designed for heavy equipment traffic and while we will take care not to damage our customer’s driveway, cracking or settling may occur. At every opportunity, the work will be approached from the street to avoid damage to the driveway.

 

All trees and shrubs installed by The “J” Boys employees will receive a 90-day warranty from the date of installation. The customer must make the effort to advise The “J” Boys as soon as plant decline is noticed. Every effort will be made on the part of The “J” Boys to replace a plant with the same exact item. Depending on availability, replacement with exact species may have to be altered.

 

The “J” Boys are not responsible for damages to sprinkler heads caused by a defective sprinkler head remaining in the upright position after watering cycle has been completed. The “J” Boys can make the repair, but a charge will be applied.

 

At the completion of each job, customers are requested to complete a Quality Assurance Report to verify their satisfaction of the tasks completed.

 

This contract embodies the entire understanding between parties and there are no verbal agreements or representations in connection therewith.

 

Pricing: The “J” Boys lawn maintenance pricing is based on “Regular Service.” For an occupied property, regular service amounts to no less than mowing every two weeks. Unoccupied properties may be extended to three weeks. For bush-hogs and miscellaneous added services, regular service is at least once a month. If the customer requests intervals longer than these, the price is subject to review and may be billed at the current time & materials rates. In these cases, we cannot predict the condition of the property when we next arrive. Times may be extended by the provider during times of drought.

 

  • Prices quoted do not include NJ sales tax

 

Surcharge: Our Company is very aware of the fluctuating prices throughout the country, and we base our surcharge on the current average on the East Coast prices. Our formula utilizes the U.S. Department of Energy Release Schedule for gasoline and diesel fuel. This schedule is published via the internet on Mondays and can be accessed at https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel/


Sample: 

  • 5% fuel surcharge with price range @ $ 3.76 to $ 4.25 per gallon
  • 6% fuel surcharge with price range @ $ 4.26 to $ 4.75 per gallon
  • 7% fuel surcharge with price range @ $ 4.76 to $ 5.25 per gallon
  • 8% fuel surcharge with price range @ $ 5.26 to $ 5.75 per gallon

 


Billing:

 

Maintenance:  To establish an account with us, it is our company policy that each customer provides us with a valid credit card number for their file. Invoices for “Regular Service” are billed on a monthly basis and are “Due Upon Receipt” of invoice.

 

  • With your approval, at the beginning of each month we can automatically process your card for the previous month’s services rendered.

 

Projects:  The payment schedule shall be 50% at signing of contract, 50% balance due on final day of completed projects more than $1,000. Projects $1,000 or lesser shall be paid in full prior to commencement of work unless a valid credit card number is given or the customer establishes a credit account.

 

Late Fee:  If payments become overdue, “Regular services” will be suspended without notice until we receive payment towards the overdue balance. Upon re-starting of “Regular Services,” a $50.00 per man, per hour labor charge will be applied to the one re-start service.

 

  • Unpaid balances will accrue interest at 1% per month (12% per year) beginning 30 days after original invoice date for “Regular Service” billing: and 10 days from project completion for “Project” billing.

 

Installment Program (for “Regular” Maintenance Accounts - Does not include Projects): For your convenience, we can divide your seasonal services into equal monthly payments if arrangements begin before the last day of February in the payment year. *In the event of early termination by either party, charges from the actual services rendered up to the termination date will be calculated and a refund or a final charge will be made.