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Start with a property brief
List the address, property type, occupied units and who can approve work. Separate routine upkeep from repairs and urgent concerns. Describe the outcome you want, rather than assuming a particular repair is the answer.
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Separate the work into clear scopes
Group tasks by trade and location. For each item, record the visible condition, access restrictions, preferred timing and what a finished job should include. Window cleaning, exterior washing and lawn care benefit from their own detailed scopes.
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Compare the same work
Ask each professional for a written scope that identifies labour, materials, cleanup, exclusions and any recurring visits. Compare total scope and responsibilities alongside price. Ask how unexpected work will be approved before it is carried out.
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Agree on access and communication
Confirm who meets the provider, how occupants will be notified, and whether water, power or keys are needed. Share access arrangements directly with the selected provider; do not put door codes or other security details in an estimate request.
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Close out and plan the next visit
Walk through the agreed scope together and record incomplete items. Keep invoices, care instructions and any warranties. Review the next maintenance interval based on the property condition and the provider’s advice.
Before you agree to work
Confirm the scope, total price, payment schedule, cancellation arrangements and any warranty directly with the provider. Ask about relevant insurance and experience. An estimate request through this site does not book work or guarantee a provider’s availability.
This is a planning guide, not a site-specific work instruction. The selected professional should assess the property and follow applicable product instructions and local requirements.