A commercial grass cutting business has its perks, for sure, and can be quite lucrative.  However, crossing all of your T’s and dotting all of your I’s is crucial if you plan on running a profitable enterprise.

We are Keith’s Tractor Mowing, serving the Greater Fort Worth Metro area with affordable and professional acreage mowing. We know a thing or two about commercial grass cutting, and what follows is a quick summary of things you need, and things you need to do, before you venture into this business. Call us for more information or to arrange for a job quote.

The perks of a commercial grass cutting business.

One of the best things about a commercial grass cutting business is that you’re starting a business with a high potential for success. Lawns are all around us, big or small. Whether your client rents their home from an owner who wants the best for their lawn too; there are always weeds to pull and grasses that need mowing when it comes down right now! Alongside this infinite supply of work (you’ll be hard-pressed finding someone who doesn’t have at least one complaint about his/her own property), we also get other benefits from commercial lawn mowing like being able to work outdoors and improve the overall community through lawn care services.

Across the U.S., lawn care/lawn maintenance businesses are continuing to grow each year. If you love looking at lush lawns with artfully trimmed bushes and freshly cut grass, you are on the right path for a career in lawn care. Also, if you consider yourself a born entrepreneur who enjoys working outside, a lawn care business would check all the boxes for a dream job.

What you will need for equipment.

If you are simply starting a grass cutting business, your equipment needs consist of commercial mowers and the following safety equipment:

• Protective shoes or boots
• Heavy-duty protective gloves
• Earmuffs or ear plugs
• Visors, glasses or goggles
• Protective clothing
• Hard hat/helmet

If you are starting a lawn maintenance company, your list should include a trimmer, edger, blower, weed-eater, pruners, hedge trimmer, rake, broom, shovel, and possibly a brush hog.

The final determination is in your hands. You will decide which commercial lawn mowing services you are offering, and that decision will determine the tools/equipment you will need.  Our suggestion: start small, invest very little, and build towards success.  Despite the fact that this is a healthy industry, there are fledgling companies which bite off more than they can chew early on, and they pay for it.

Steps you need to take for protection.

Let’s not forget the steps you need to take in the office before you ever mow a property:

• Create a well-researched business plan and set a budget.
• Decide on a business structure, such as sole proprietorship or limited liability company (LLC).
• Research required licenses and permits, such as those required for pesticide application.
• Invest in necessary equipment and software.
• Create a targeted marketing plan to create brand awareness and reach a wider client base.
• Recruit and hire employees to help the lawn care business scale.
• Obtain good liability insurance
• Talk to a good tax accountant
• Consult with a trusted lawyer

It is a tendency to skip the steps listed in this section; that would be a very costly tendency.

A final word about Keith’s Tractor Mowing.

Keith’s Tractor Mowing is locally owned and operated. Call us for a free job quote for any job within a 75-mile radius of Fort Worth. We handle it all, from ranch mowing to cemetery mowing to pipeline mowing to citation mowing.