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Grass cutting

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  • 31-05-2017 6:16pm
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    high horse
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    I need to get the grass cut in a small garden of a 3 bed semi in Collooney. I'll need to get it done twice a month until the end of September.

    Any ideas how much this would cost?

    Any contacts for people providing this service?

    Thanks.


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    Mint Sauce
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    Will probably work out cheaper to buy a small electric mower, than pay someone to do it that many times. I'd say even the smallest lawn would be working out at least a tenner a time.


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    high horse
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    Mint Sauce wrote: »
    Will probably work out cheaper to buy a small electric mower, than pay someone to do it that many times. I'd say even the smallest lawn would be working out at least a tenner a time.

    Unfortunately I live more than 300km from Sligo so doing it myself isn't an option but as the owner of the property it is my responsibility to get the grass cut.
    That's why I need to find somebody local to cut it for me.


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    Mint Sauce
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    high horse wrote: »
    Unfortunately I live more than 300km from Sligo so doing it myself isn't an option but as the owner of the property it is my responsibility to get the grass cut.
    That's why I need to find somebody local to cut it for me.

    Ah. Are you renting it out? Would your tenants do it if you supplied them with, or gave them the money for a mower. Can't recommend anyone my self, last two places I rented, the landlord done it him self, one before that, the agency/landlord supplied us with a mower.


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    lazybones32
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    If you know any of the neighbour's, ask them for a recommendation. To hire a self-employed, above board landscaper would cost €30 p/m minimum.


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    high horse
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    Mint Sauce wrote: »
    Ah. Are you renting it out? Would your tenants do it if you supplied them with, or gave them the money for a mower. Can't recommend anyone my self, last two places I rented, the landlord done it him self, one before that, the agency/landlord supplied us with a mower.

    Yeah, it's rented out. I spoke to the insurance company that covers the house and they told me that giving the tenants a lawnmower wouldn't be covered by the house insurance if they injured themselves with it. It would be no bother to do it myself if I wasn't so far away


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    high horse
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    lazybones32 wrote: »
    If you know any of the neighbour's, ask them for a recommendation. To hire a self-employed, above board landscaper would cost €30 p/m minimum.

    That's a good idea, thanks


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    Ms. Chanandler Bong
    Registered Users Posts: 724 ✭✭✭Ms. Chanandler Bong


    high horse wrote: »
    That's a good idea, thanks

    You could ask the neighbours if they know of any young lads (or lassies) who might cut it for you. There's a neighbour's kid here, about 14 or so, goes around all cutting lawns during the summer to make a few quid for himself. I'm nowhere near Collooney though so he's no use to you! :D


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    muddypaws
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    high horse wrote: »
    Yeah, it's rented out. I spoke to the insurance company that covers the house and they told me that giving the tenants a lawnmower wouldn't be covered by the house insurance if they injured themselves with it. It would be no bother to do it myself if I wasn't so far away

    I'm astounded by this, I've rented many houses through the years, and always just maintained the garden ourselves, obviously a sign of the world that we now live in.

    Do you pay for the windows to be cleaned as well?


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