Business · 3 min read
Residential vs Commercial Landscaping
How residential and commercial landscape maintenance actually differ — scope, scheduling, pricing, and reporting.
A homeowner and an HOA property manager both need a landscape maintained. The way that gets done is completely different.
Scope of work
Residential scope adapts week to week based on what the homeowner notices. Commercial scope is fixed in a written contract with defined deliverables.
Scheduling
Residential leans flexible. Commercial leans locked — same day, same time, every week. Property managers plan around it.
Pricing model
Residential is per-visit or monthly recurring. Commercial is contract-based, typically 12 months, with a monthly invoice.
Reporting
Homeowners get a text and a photo. Commercial gets a monthly report with photos, hours, and any issues flagged for the property manager.
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Frequently asked
Can a small business use residential service?
Yes. Small storefronts often use residential-style recurring visits.
Do you offer COIs?
Yes for commercial contracts. Residential clients can request one on ask.