Lawn care contract template: free in Word, or sign it online
Reviewed in October 2026
A lawn care contract is the agreement between a lawn or landscaping company and a property owner. It lists the services, how often the crew comes, the season and the price. A signed contract locks in recurring customers for the whole season.
Ten documents free, no card. Signed by the property owner and the lawn care company.
Example filled in with sample data
The full lawn care contract
LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made on [date] between [customer name], owner or manager of the property at [property address] (the "Customer"), and [company name], with address at [address] (the "Contractor").
1. Services
The Contractor will provide the following services at the property: [mowing, edging, trimming, blowing of walks and driveways; fertilization [number] times a year; weed control; leaf removal; shrub pruning; mulching; spring and fall cleanup; irrigation start-up and winterizing] (the "Services").
2. Frequency and Season
Mowing takes place [weekly / every two weeks] from [start date] to [end date]. Other services follow the schedule in Exhibit A. Visits missed for rain are made up within [number] days.
3. Price
The Customer will pay [USD [amount] per visit / USD [amount] per month for [number] months / USD [amount] for the season]. Services not listed in clause 1 are quoted separately and done only with the Customer's approval.
4. Billing
The Contractor invoices [after each visit / on the first day of each month]. Payment is due within [number] days by [card on file / bank transfer / check]. Late payments over [number] days may pause service.
5. Access and Property
The Customer will keep gates unlocked on service days, keep pets inside, and mark sprinkler heads, invisible fences and hidden objects. The Contractor is not responsible for damage to unmarked items.
6. Chemicals
Fertilizers and pesticides are applied by licensed applicators where required, following label instructions. The Contractor will post notices required by law and tell the Customer how long to keep children and pets off treated areas.
7. Insurance
The Contractor carries general liability insurance of at least USD [amount] and will provide a certificate on request.
8. Term and Cancellation
This Agreement covers the [year] season. Either party may cancel with [number] days written notice. The Customer pays for services done up to cancellation. [Optional: The Agreement renews for the next season at the same price unless either party gives notice by [date].]
9. Governing Law and Signatures
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of [state]. The parties agree to sign it electronically.
Customer
Name: [name]
Signature: ______________
Date: [date]
Contractor
Name: [name]
By: [name]
Signature: ______________
Date: [date]
What the template includes
Customer, property address and contractor
List of lawn and landscaping services
Mowing frequency and season dates
Rain make-up visits
Price per visit, per month or per season
Billing, payment due date and pause for late payment
Gates, pets and marked hidden objects
Fertilizer and pesticide applications
Insurance
Season term, cancellation and renewal
What you fill in
Field
Example
Customer
Laura Mitchell
Property
42 Maple Lane, Columbus, OH 43221
Contractor
Green Edge Lawn Co.
Services
Weekly mowing, 5 fertilizer rounds, fall cleanup
Season
April 1 to October 31, 2027
Price
USD 165 a month for 7 months
Billing
Card on file, first of each month
Renewal
Renews unless notice by February 15, 2028
How it gets signed
1Choose «Use this template», fill in the fields and review the full lawn care contract.
2Send it by WhatsApp or email. The other party opens the link on their phone without an account.
3They tap the brown bar at the bottom that says «Sign as …» and draw their signature once.
4Everyone gets the signed PDF with its signature certificate. Anyone can check it at signsolu.com/verificar.
The signing screen tells each signer that signing means agreeing to sign electronically. It links to the electronic signature disclosure that the ESIGN Act asks for.
What you get once everyone signs
The signed PDF. The final lawn care contract with every drawn signature in place.
The signature certificate. It lists each signer and the date and time of each signature.
A record you can check. The folio on the certificate opens the document history at signsolu.com/verificar.
Reminders. Turn them on and SignSolú reminds every signer who has not signed yet.
Your first ten documents are free and need no card.
What the law says
A lawn care agreement is a services contract under state law. It needs no special form, but a written one sets price and season clearly.
Pesticide application is regulated by each state. Many states require a license to apply pesticides for hire, and some require posted notices after treatment. Check your state agriculture department.
Automatic renewal clauses are regulated in several states. Some require a clear notice before renewal. Clause 8 states the renewal plainly for that reason.
The ESIGN Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001 gives an electronic signature the same legal effect as one on paper. A contract cannot be denied effect only because it was signed electronically.
Per visit, monthly or seasonal pricing
Per visit is easy to understand. Customers pay only when the crew comes.
Monthly spreads the season into equal payments. Customers like a fixed bill and the company gets steady cash flow.
Seasonal charges one price for the whole year, often with a discount for paying up front.
Clause 3 lets you pick one. Monthly pricing with a card on file is the easiest to collect.
Signing up customers for the season
Most lawn care companies sign their customers in late winter. Paper contracts mailed in February come back in April.
Send each customer a link by text or email. They sign from the phone in a minute, and you plan routes with real numbers.
Save your filled agreement as a template. For each new customer, change the address, the services and the price.
Residential or commercial properties
Commercial properties need more detail. Add snow removal, parking lot sweeping and response times if you offer them.
Property managers often ask for a certificate of insurance and a W-9. Have both ready before you send the contract.
HOAs may need board approval before signing. Send the contract to the board president and ask who else must sign.
Common mistakes
No season dates. Customers expect mowing until the grass stops growing. Put start and end dates in clause 2.
Extras without approval. Pruning a hedge that was not in the contract leads to unpaid invoices. Quote it first.
Hidden sprinkler heads. A broken head is a common complaint. Clause 5 asks the customer to mark them.
No late payment rule. Mowing for months without being paid adds up fast. Clause 4 lets you pause service.
Adding services during the season
Customers often ask for aeration, overseeding or a new flower bed in the middle of the season. Quote each one in writing.
For larger add-ons, send a short amendment with the new service and price. The customer signs it from the phone and the record stays with the original agreement.
Before you sign
Read every clause of the lawn care contract with the other party before anyone signs. Change what does not fit your deal.
